upvc fascias

[55dogs]

I am having upvc fascia and guttering installed shortly and would like it black: I have been advised to go for white as the black will fade to grey after 10 years. I would appreciate comments and advice.

 

[Alastairreid]

i've only ever installed black fascia and soffit once around 3 yrs ago its still holding its colour!
the manufacturers give the black and brown a 5 year colourfast guarantee. here.
the white gets a 20 year guarantee.

 

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

Ive only installed black the once also and did not think much of it.For starters its more than twice the price of whte(or was).Not only that the stuff i had was basicly white board with a black plastic coating on it.this was from a reputable upv suppliers "eurocell".Id go for the white if i were you.Saying that i often drive past and its not faded and the black plastic covering is still intact(fingers crossed hey)

 

[55dogs]

The contractor was only charging me £100 extra for the black -so it must have come down in price. Much appreciate your replies---I think I will opt for the white.

 

[Mw Roofline]

The contractor was only charging me £100 extra for the black -so it must have come down in price. Much appreciate your replies---I think I will opt for the white.

This will be gloss black, a big no-no as it will fade after a few summers.

If you go black, make sure you go for Laminated blackgrain on white foam. Eurocell/Deeplas are the best laminates out there and will last the full ten years.

Once you go black, you'll never go back

 

[55dogs]

Many thanks for your comments which were very helpful. I have the contractor here this morning and have told him to go with the white.