Guttering & Fascia

Gutters perform a vital role in keeping your roof and walls looking neat and tidy, as well as helping to prevent leaks. As such, it’s sensible to clean them twice a year (or more if there are trees hanging over your roof) to keep them in prime working condition, as well as ensuring they stay in the correct place. So, what’s the best way to do this correctly at home? Let’s take a look.

This post is split in three parts, the first two relate to the common choice of fascias and guttering available today and the last relates to the combination of fascia and guttering as the two elements need to be considered together.

When it comes to the roof of the house there are many elements that go into the package in addition to the roofing tiles that make everything work perfectly. Some elements are needed for structural reasons while others add a finished look to the roof and are important for aesthetical purposes

Like any other roofing item, soffits and fascias also degrade over time which might need replacement. However, if you want to update your home's exterior, fascia and soffit replacement, it adds value to your property. The soffit is aesthetically pleasing and has the practical purpose of keeping elements such as rain, snow, birds and insects out of the attic. On the other hand, rightly-installed fascia protects roof edges from water damage. 

Rainwater gutters are a critical component of a roofing system and represent a long-term investment in the infrastructure of a building.

There are a few places on a roof which are more susceptible to leaks than others. If you have a leaky roof, it's important to act quickly before the leak worsens and the problem extends to another part of your home. Find out where the leak is Finding a leak in the roof can be […]

If the gutters and downspouts on your home are not in a good condition your home may be susceptible to damp and water damage and checking gutters is a job that you should add to your “to-do” list immediately. It’s the gutters and downspouts that take the water away from your home, so if these […]

The height at which you fix your fascia boards can have an affect on the eaves course of tiles, so must always be taken into consideration when you are tiling your roof. All the tiles on a roof need to be laid in the same plane, but if you have a fascia board attached to […]

Guttering is one of the most important parts of the roof structure. If the gutter is faulty or not fitted correctly, rainwater will flow down the walls of the home and damp will ensue. If the guttering is not positioned properly, ponding can lead to plant growth and blockage

Apart from the roofing tiles you use on your home, your next most important roofing item is the guttering system you have. The tiles on your roof direct the rainwater to this gutter, from where it is fed into your drainage system. Without a guttering system in place your home will be susceptible to damp. […]

Carrying out regular maintenance for your roofs and gutters is sure to increase the life of the roofing materials and your outer building. It is often observed that regular inspection brings to notice the problem areas or unwanted debris lying in the gutters or the roof. This is much easier to tackle rather than letting […]