I have had quotes from double glazing firms to replace some windows in my house, and hope to have the existing (timber plus low asbestos content board) undercloaking to my roof replaced with white uPVC soffits and fascias at the same time.
I have had quotes to rip out and replace the soffits and guttering, and also to overclad, come out at the same price - so expense is not going to be an issue.
The advice to overclad is because it will be a quicker job, will need a ladder rather than scaffolding, and will be superior to the alternative as the bottom tiles of the roof will not need to be replaced. Apparently when the existing undercloaking/soffits are removed and replaced with uPVC, over time the plastic uPVC warps and bends, allowing gaps for water penetration into the roof space.
The advice I've received to rip out the existing undercloaking/soffits and replace from scratch is because with overcladding what's remaining underneath will rot over time and cause condensation, eventually damaging the roof timbers.
Can anyone advise me which advice I've received is the best option?
Thanks
I have had quotes to rip out and replace the soffits and guttering, and also to overclad, come out at the same price - so expense is not going to be an issue.
The advice to overclad is because it will be a quicker job, will need a ladder rather than scaffolding, and will be superior to the alternative as the bottom tiles of the roof will not need to be replaced. Apparently when the existing undercloaking/soffits are removed and replaced with uPVC, over time the plastic uPVC warps and bends, allowing gaps for water penetration into the roof space.
The advice I've received to rip out the existing undercloaking/soffits and replace from scratch is because with overcladding what's remaining underneath will rot over time and cause condensation, eventually damaging the roof timbers.
Can anyone advise me which advice I've received is the best option?
Thanks