The plastic also allows the end caps to flex and swell as needed to maintain their positioning in the ends of the planks. Installation is easy, too. You just line the end cap up with the board, tap it with a mallet and it fits inside the end of the board with a snug fit. There are two distinct disadvantages of raising the fascia board. First is grime and water, the other the stairs.

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If the tension device is not installed properly, or becomes unattached from the mounting surface, the shade will be rendered partially inoperable. If installed properly, the tension device will prevent the creation of a hazardous loop and will maintain tension on the bead chain. The tension device and label require tools to be removed. Testing Fascia capping is ideal for preventing water from penetrating through the wood. It doesn’t have to be painted and it can be put right on top of the fascia boards. However, here are a few ways water can get behind the capping. The mitre cuts are also problematic with picture framing. As the boards expand and contract during the day and seasons, the mitre joints will open and close. What once was a beautiful mitre joint joints becomes an ugly gap between boards. RAISED FASCIA BOARD

Even when painted, cut ends look unfinished. The colour may help them blend in, but it’s still a cut end. Glued on cap veneer

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Capping over is a cheaper roofline repair option as the methods used are less substantial. It should only be considered if the existing timber fascia is in very good condition and free from rot. Attaching a PVC fascia board to rotten timber may cost you more in the long run! Full fasciareplacement Like the plastic end caps, though, unless you take the extra time (and cost) to seal all edges, this solution is not water tight and moisture can get to the plank cores. When the project is finished it is the most natural and beautiful option available. However, you must complete the process for each individual board which can take several hours or even days to complete. If you are performing the end finishing as a DIY project you need to ensure you have the skill, time and tools needed for the job. Likewise, if you are hiring out the project to a professional , you want to ensure you hire a competent contractor and budget for the labor costs. Price & Warranty If any of these things happen the wood behind your fascia capping will eventually start to deteriorate. You can not see this happening. Once you put the fascia capping up, the wood behind it is no longer visible. If you do not actually do a visual inspection of your home in the rain observing where the water is leaking. You would never notice the issue until it was too late.

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If clutch-operated roller shades are installed in an environment where it's possible that young children will be present, they should comply with ANSI/WCMA A100.1, the Standard for Safety of Window Coverings. Not being attached like some other finishing options, there is no conflict between material and movement. The thin veneer has no structural strength. You can glue it in front of the scallop holes, covering them over but one poke. It is game over. Screw end strip to ends