White, 200mm UPVC Fascia 18mm Thick x 5m Length Bargeboard Board Plastic Window Cill

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They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, providing protection to the edges of your roof and adding visual appeal to your property. Here's what you need to know: What Are Barge Boards? Absolutely! They provide essential support for the bottom row of roof tiles and house the gutters. Without them and any guttering, there is no means for diverting rainfall away from your property, which can lead to damp and mould in the short-term. In the long-term, this can lead to rot and structural damage. 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.

Firstly and most importantly, please ensure all Health & Safety guidelines are followed – we don’t want you having an accident whilst replacing your fascias and soffits. Investing in high-quality barge boards is essential to prevent water damage and maintain the structural integrity of your roof. Inferior barge boards can lead to costly repairs down the line. Installing Barge Boards: A Step-by-Step Guide Any rafters showing signs of rot should be cut out and replaced on refurbishment roofline projects.

Both barge boards and fascia boards serve important functional and decorative purposes; not only do they make the roofline look good, but they are also important for the structure of the roof and protect the roofing materials behind. What is the standard size for a barge board?

Our fascia corners that are 300mm high are single ended, whereas our double ended fascia corners are 500mm. The double ended fascia corners are easily cut to make 2 x 250mm corners. Ok, so you’re now ready to start the installation of your brand new maintenance free uPVC fascias and soffits. Please follow the instructions below to ensure your uPVC roofline lasts in excess of 30 years. Rafters must be at maximum 600mm centres. Note: centres not exceeding 400mm are required for foiled and coloured profiles. When replacing a wooden fascia, soffit or bargeboard, it is recommended that the old fascia, soffit or bargeboards are all removed. Install ventilation directly to the top of the fascia board if required maintaining air path to comply with building regulations.This approach can be ideal if you want to minimize costs and want to avoid damaging cementing tiles. It is worth capping old barge boards if they are not too rotten and can this cheaper technique can extend the life of the barge boards by several years. Some 'professionals' will clad over existing wood but this risks trapping moisture which could cause serious rot in the structure. The fascia board is the long, straight board mounted at the point where the roof and outer walls intersect, commonly referred to as the roof-line. Fascia boards are usually fixed on the lower ends and edges of the roof. Fascia boards offer support to the lower edge of the bottom row of tiles and carry all guttering. Learn how to install barge boards correctly to ensure your roof's durability. We provide a detailed, easy-to-follow installation guide. Bunnings Downpipes: Directing Rainwater with Precision There are several different types of ventilation depending on your needs. A simple over fascia ventilator provides the necessary ventilation, but we also sell over fascia ventilators that act as eave protection systems too.

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. Fitting barge boards is similar to installing fascia boards – however the very important difference is that the barge boards need to be cut differently to fit the shape of the roof apex. The ends of the board need to be cut to create the shape in the image on the right. position of the nails constant between horizontal positions otherwise the line of nails will look a mess. Certain direct suppliers are able to ship outside of these areas depending on product quantity and availability. Please get in touch with us regarding any such queries.mentioned above, to do the job properly, the original timber fascia, soffit and bargeboard should be removed before fitting replacements. Q: What is the average lifespan of barge boards? A: The lifespan of barge boards depends on the material used. Quality timber barge boards can last for several decades, while UPVC barge boards can last even longer. builders string line along the side of the building so that all sections of board can be levelled to the same line. Rosewood is a mahogany style colour finish but with the added benefit of an enhanced grain pattern. the nails vertically so that they spread the load, one near the top of the surface behind, one near the bottom. Keep the vertical

Bargeboards are the decorative elements found on the gables of buildings, particularly traditional or historic structures. They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, with their intricate patterns and carvings adding to the visual appeal of a building while also shielding the roof space from rain and wind. surface. While Cover Board tends to be thinner as it is not acting alone as part of the structure, the main difference is that I will have to do the maths and get some qoutes on scaffolding and a quote from the pros to fit, then I can come to descision.Q: Are there eco-friendly options for Bunnings downpipes? A: Yes, you can find eco-friendly downpipe options made from recycled materials, such as PVC downpipes.