Replacing fascias on flat roof

[dunc_r]

Tell me if this is a stupid question (I'm sure someone will!) but is it possible to replace the fascia boards around a flat roof without re-roofing? I have a flat extension roof, 3.5m x 4m with fascias on three sides. The roof is about 7 years old and very sound, no sign of problems at all, but the fascias have rotted - my guess is that they weren't replaced when the roof was done. If possible I want to have them replaced with uPVC without re-doing the whole roof.

 

[noseall]

it is standard practice for the roofer to tack his edge flashing drips to the fascia and then fold them back over onto the roof so you may damage the felt by removing the old fascia.

we have had limited success by bolstering the nails through before trying to remove the fascia. this does leave the drip part of the flashing un-fixed though. a sealant may need to be nozzled up the back of the drip once the new fascia has been fitted.

 

[dunc_r]

thanks, I feared as much. What am looking at for a roof that size (just the felting)? £2k or so?

 

[masona]

thanks, I feared as much. What am looking at for a roof that size (just the felting)? £2k or so?

No, a lot less than that, your roof is only 7 yrs old so it shouldn't need doing unless it's bad or was you talking about the upvc fascia?

 

[bendylow]

why not just rip off the flashings and renew them.

 

[dunc_r]

I meant the whole roof - didn't realise just the flashings could be done - clueless with roofs, hence the question!

So, basically the flashings round the edge can be taken off, fascias replaced and new flashings put back to the original covering? Would most roofers do the whole job?

 

[masona]

Would most roofers do the whole job?

Only if they are trying get more money out of you, read noseall 2nd paragraph

 

[dunc_r]

masona - sorry, what I meant was would a roofer remove the flashings, fit new fascias and replace the flashings, or would I have to get a different trade to fit the fascias?

 

[masona]

A carpenter or a good handyman can do it. No need to remove the flashing, if the flashing do get damaged then a roofer can repair it.

What area are you in?

 

[dunc_r]

Tunbridge Wells, in Kent.

 

[masona]

Oh well, you're 60 miles away from me, I don't know many people in Kent area

 

[noseall]

as mentioned earlier, you don't have to replace the entire roof just the mineral flashings. these are prone to going a little bit brittle over the years.