uPVC Fascia And Soffit
Fitted Across North Wales
No More Painting Ladders

Capping, fixing thin uPVC over existing timber, is quicker and cheaper, and it is appropriate only where the timber underneath is genuinely sound and dry. In practice, on properties where the fascia has been left long enough to warrant the work, the timber behind is usually soft at least in part.

Full replacement removes the timber altogether and fits structural-grade uPVC fascia direct to the rafter ends. It costs more up front and it is the only version that ends the problem rather than covering it. We survey the timber first and tell you honestly which you are looking at.

Building practice requires continuous ventilation at the eaves on most pitched roof constructions. That is achieved with a vented soffit board, a continuous vent strip, or circular soffit vents at intervals. Without it, warm moist air from the house condenses on the cold underside of the roof.

We check whether insulation has been pushed into the eaves and is blocking the airflow path, extremely common after a loft insulation top-up, and fit eaves trays where needed so the ventilation route stays open.

Bargeboards at the gable verge suffer the same rot as fascias and are replaced in the same operation, along with soffit returns and any uPVC cladding to gable apexes or dormer cheeks.

Boards are available in white, black, grey, and woodgrain finishes such as rosewood and light oak. On period and stone properties a darker or woodgrain finish usually sits better than bright white; we will say what we think looks right on your building.

The most economical time to renew fascia, soffit and guttering is during a reroof. Access is already up, the eaves are exposed, the eaves membrane and drip can be dressed correctly into the new gutter, and you pay once for access rather than twice.

On commercial and retail buildings the same principles apply at larger scale, and the driver is usually keeping water off the building envelope and away from doorways and shopfronts. Work is planned so the premises can stay open.