Chances are,
you may not be familiar with the term fascia. Nevertheless, your fascias are
integral in protecting your property from the elements as well as keeping it
dry and insect free. Many homeowners probably don’t even notice them, never
mind understanding their purpose. While they tend to last for years, facias do
need replacing eventually. Taking this into consideration, it's worth making
yourself aware of those tell-tale signs to help recognise when they may need an
update.
Here we
outline a few things to look out for in your fascias indicating that you may
need an update:
● Soft patches in the wood with rot or
holes appearing
● Crackled, flaking paintwork, this is
usually a sign of ageing
● Indication of animals or rodents:
rats, mice and squirrels. They can take up home in the tiniest of openings and
be an indication that your roofing is deteriorating
● Signs of asbestos used in existing
fascias or soffits, this indicates that you’re going to need a specialist to
investigate your property
● Water in the roof void - with signs
of leaking
● Evidence of condensation
● Insufficient ventilation
When do you know that it's time to replace?
The rate of
replacement and repairs massively differs depending on the condition of the
original roofing and the current material of the fascias. Frequent checks are required in older homes,
properties which have not have much maintenance work done or where the
homeowner has used wood for the facias. They can actually last many years but
neglect will always take its toll.
If you’ve
bought a property and the fascias contain asbestos, you must get this looked at
by a specialist with experience of removal as soon as possible. Asbestos is not
dangerous when left in situ, however, if it moves or breaks, it is toxic. Many
homeowners choose to bring in a company to professionally remove it, don’t
attempt to do this yourself as it is highly dangerous.
If you can
identify holes or cracks in the boards, this is also an indication that you
should look at getting a replacement. If you ignore these signs the chances are
the condition will worsen, particularly if you are dealing with water ingress
or damage to the structure of the roof itself.
If you feel
like these signs may apply to you, talk to a company you can rely on. WR
Leivers based in Nottingham and Derby has extensive experience dealing with
fascias which is why we offer quality uPVC fascia and plastic guttering. Get in touch
with us today to
improve your roofs appearance and functionality. It is our willingness to go that extra mile in order to
help our customers that has firmly cemented our position amongst the best
Nottingham roofers that you can hire.
