Where applicable all existing timber fascias, soffits and bargeboards are carefully removed and cleared from site. We do not cap over existing timber fascias with upvc.

All underlying timbers (rafter feet) are then checked to make sure they are not decayed. If any decay found, new sections are spliced in prior to upvc installation.

A pressure treated tanalised timber plate is then fixed onto the existing rafter feet to provide additional support for the overhanging eave tiles. This is a very important part of the preparation due to the fact that upvc fascias are not ‘load bearing’ and without this additional support the fascia board will eventually warp and lose it’s shape.

Furthermore, when the gutter is eventually screwed onto the upvc fascia the screw will also lock into the pressure treated plate producing an extremely strong finished installation.

The soffit boards are now fixed to the underside of the rafter feet with additional pegging supports as required.

Now comes the fascia board which locks underneath the leading edge of the soffit and is fixed into place using A4 grade stainless steel Polytop fixings incorporating plastic headed tops to match the colour of the fascia. These fixings are spaced at approx 600mm centres.

As a rough rule of thumb you can expect the duration of one of these jobs, including the guttering to take approx one day per 10 metres or as follows: