Soffit bearers must be provided at max 600mm intervals (400mm for foiled and coloured soffits). A preferred method is to secure battens between the rafter foot and the wall, fixed securely at both ends and supported between these points as appropriate. If the existing soffit is to be retained and requires new roof space ventilation, drill 70mm diameter holes and fix circular soffit ventilators at required centres. Plastic fascia boards are becoming increasingly popular as technology and manufacturing methods continue to improve. With so many styles, shapes and colours of fascia boards & cladding it means you can create the exact look you want for your property, with no need to compromise.

Select the appropriate height of the profile, having regard to the required details at roof oversail and soffit board locations. Fix the fascia board to each rafter end with not less than two 65mm Trimtop nails or 50mm capped screws at the recommended centres. Bargeboards at gable ends require a gable ladder or other suitable timbers to provide adequate fixing for the barge board at maximum 600mm centres. Suitable framing is also required to give adequate support at junctions between bargeboard and fascia and at hip and valley rafters.Install soffit boards, nailing to each soffit bearer with 40mm Trimtop nails or capped screws. Allow the soffit board to overhang the rafter foot by 10mm to locate into the soffit groove at the rear of the fascia board. Secondly, consider whether you are refurbishing or replacing your fascia, as the installation instructions will differ slightly. Once you have confirmed which route you are taking, you can get started. For replacement fascia systems, this Cap Over fascia board from Freefoam is ideal. It easily replaces elements of wooden fascia boards and works well with existing systems. The durable uPVC looks modern and sleek while retaining full strength and durability through long-term use. uPVC fascia boards are extremely durable and, unlike wood, they don't rot or warp over time. In fact, uPVC fascia boards require virtually no maintenance, and with their long lifespan and easy installation process, it’s easy to see why they’re such a popular choice among homeowners. If you are installing your new PVC fascia and soffit onto either a pitched or flat roof, be aware that there are specific installation instructions that you should consider. This guide also provides extra detail to ensure your installation goes smoothly and seamlessly.

Install soffit boards by nailing to the existing soffit or each soffit bearer with 40mm Trimtop nails or capped screws. BBA certified to 99/3585, CSTB approved to 2/16-1766 and Quality System certified to ISO9001:2015 by SGS Leave 4mm expansion/contraction gap at each board end and cover using matching joint and corner mouldings. Simple face fixed trims can be fixed with low modulus silicone.Soffit boards and bearers should be similarly inspected and replaced or supplemented. New timbers should provide support which is at least the equal of that required for new-build work. Where possible, the first two courses of tiles/slates should be taken up and set aside with a view to renewing the sarking felt.

Rafters must be at maximum 600mm centres. Note: centres not exceeding 400mm are required for foiled and coloured profiles.The first two courses of tiles/slates should be taken up and set aside with a view to renewing the sarking felt. This will also allow for a full inspection of the roof rafters for signs of deterioration – any rotten ends must be cut out, repaired/replaced with treated timber to provide a suitable substructure. Available in a variety of colours and woodgrain finishes in a range of sizes, the coloured fascia board features Freefoam patented Colormax technology while the woodgrain finishes have been produced using market-leading Renolit Exofol with built-in Solar Shield Technology (SST) to reduce heat absorption and minimalize profile temperature and expansion. With a 10-year guarantee on coloured and woodgrain finishes and 20 years for white, this fascia board has been made with extra Titanium Dioxide, protecting against UV damage meaning it looks good and lasts for longer.