Building Barge Boards at Jessica Reed blog

Building Barge Boards. The fascia is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses and usually does all the work of supporting. The classic gabled roof has seen a bit of a decline. A bargeboard is a board fastened to the ends of the gables to provide extra strength and to cover up exposed ends of timbers in the roof. But where do you even begin? In years gone by these would always have been untreated regular softwood, gloss painted on site. Rake boards help to channel water away from the gable ends of the roof, while fascias support the gutter system and ensure that water is directed away from the building’s foundation. Rake boards and fascias both play a role in directing water away from the roof’s edge and preventing it from seeping into the building envelope. Traditionally, fascias, soffits and barge boards have been timber, and this remains the top preference for those wanting to avoid external pvcu products. From gathering the necessary tools to securing and finishing the boards, we’ve got you covered. Bargeboards are the boards fastened to the gable end of the house, looking like an upside down ‘v’ on the edges of the roof verge. The fascia board is the long, straight board that runs along the lower edge of the roof.

Traditionally, fascias, soffits and barge boards have been timber, and this remains the top preference for those wanting to avoid external pvcu products. A bargeboard is a board fastened to the ends of the gables to provide extra strength and to cover up exposed ends of timbers in the roof. Rake boards help to channel water away from the gable ends of the roof, while fascias support the gutter system and ensure that water is directed away from the building’s foundation. In years gone by these would always have been untreated regular softwood, gloss painted on site. Bargeboards are the boards fastened to the gable end of the house, looking like an upside down ‘v’ on the edges of the roof verge. The classic gabled roof has seen a bit of a decline. From gathering the necessary tools to securing and finishing the boards, we’ve got you covered. The fascia is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses and usually does all the work of supporting. But where do you even begin? Rake boards and fascias both play a role in directing water away from the roof’s edge and preventing it from seeping into the building envelope.

Fascia & Barge Boards

Building Barge Boards The fascia is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses and usually does all the work of supporting. In years gone by these would always have been untreated regular softwood, gloss painted on site. The fascia is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses and usually does all the work of supporting. From gathering the necessary tools to securing and finishing the boards, we’ve got you covered. Traditionally, fascias, soffits and barge boards have been timber, and this remains the top preference for those wanting to avoid external pvcu products. The fascia board is the long, straight board that runs along the lower edge of the roof. A bargeboard is a board fastened to the ends of the gables to provide extra strength and to cover up exposed ends of timbers in the roof. The classic gabled roof has seen a bit of a decline. Rake boards help to channel water away from the gable ends of the roof, while fascias support the gutter system and ensure that water is directed away from the building’s foundation. Bargeboards are the boards fastened to the gable end of the house, looking like an upside down ‘v’ on the edges of the roof verge. But where do you even begin? Rake boards and fascias both play a role in directing water away from the roof’s edge and preventing it from seeping into the building envelope.