Facia Under Roof

The fascia that extend under the eaves are usually unadorned especially if they form the backing for gutters but gable fascia that extend from the eaves to the peak of the roof may be more ornate.

Facia under roof. Fascia and soffits finish the edges of roofs by covering the ends of the roof rafters or roof trusses where they overhang the sides of the house the fascia is the wide board that s installed on edge and runs horizontally along the edge of the roof. The fascia is a vertical finishing edge connected to the ends of the rafters trusses or the area where the gutter is attached to the roof. Facial boards are trim boards that mount to rafter ends underneath a roofs drip edge. It is usually the board that you see most of from street level.

Alternatively ventilation can be provided over the top of the fascia board. Typically consisting of a wooden board upvc or non corrosive sheet metal many of the non domestic fascias made of stone form an ornately carved or pieced together cornice in which case the term fascia is rarely used. The primary role of the fascia is to act as a layer between the edge of the roof and the outdoors and is meant to protect the wooden board against water damage that can occur during certain weather. Its top edge is tucked up under the shingles and its outside face is where the gutter is mounted.

Many people prefer the latter solution these days. The boards cover the rafter ends and sides at the rakes or. The soffit board is tucked away under the fascia board. The soffit can be ventilated to allow the flow of air into the roof area.