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Fascias & Soffit Replacement

Here at HDM Roofing Services, we are a small family run roofing business serving the Lancaster, Blackpool and Preston area.

We have over 15 years experience replacing Upvc fascias, soffits and guttering. We take pride in what we do which will give you the confidence to know you chose the right roofing contractor for your property.

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Exterior Wall Cladding

Let HDM Roofing transform your external walls with our superior external wall cladding installations.

Depending upon your requirements we offer UPVC outdoor wall cladding, Composite exterior cladding and metal wall cladding. We can cater for all your cladding needs no matter the finish you want. call for for a free quote.

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Previous Upvc Roofline Installations

fascias, soffits and dry verge cap installed

white fascia, soffits, guttering and dry verge caps installed

Brown upvc fascia and soffit replacement

anthracite grey fascia bargeboard installed

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Benefits of Installing UPVC Fascias & Soffits

What job do fascias, soffits, cladding and guttering do?

They safeguard parts of your house from water damage and mould, like the brickwork. They may also positively enhance the look of your house.

What are the benefits of plastic rather than wood?

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You will find several benefits, probably the most helpful ones being the potential to deal with weathering, much reduced maintenance, no bending, no decaying, no cracking and no painting is required.

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What maintenance is required in my fascias and soffits?

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At the very least, clean your fascia and soffits in Norfolk two times annually, at the end of spring and late autumn. If you reside in a woodland area, clean them more often should be necessary. Regularly cleansing the uPVC with warm soap and water ought to keep the majority of the grime away. UPVC cleaner is available for more stubborn stains.

Why should I have my fascias, soffits and cladding changed?

These elements are often produced from softwood and thus will decay and deteriorate with time, however well-maintained they've been. Total elimination of that old wood using modern uPVC materials is a far greater solution than cosmetic cladding as any wood left in position will continually rot, making further remedial work necessary later on.

Will you have to erect scaffold?

To get into most areas we've our own equipment that we'll move around your home. If places are uncovered that are unsafe to make then scaffold will have to be erected for the property or building.

How long does it take to install fascias and soffits?

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This is dependent about how much work is involved, on average it can take between one to three days for one to five bed room houses.

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How we install UPVC Fascias & Soffits

Firstly ensure you have a safe working area
We then remove the existing fascias and guttering�
Ensure the wooden rafters are free from rot as you cant secure the nails to rotten timber
place a pre cut piece of fascia to get the height correct
The soffits will either sit on top of the external brick work or install a batten to secure the soffit too.
Install pre cut fascia to each rafter to line up with the batten and fix soffit in place
Then fix the fascia in place nailing to every rafter
Leave a 5mm gap between fascia boards for expansion and fix a joining trim

Areas we cover:

Lancaster

Preston

Blackpool

Kendal

Blackburn

Chorley

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions that aren't listed below please get in touch, we will be happy to answer them.

1What does a fascia board?

Fascia boards are part of the roofline system that are fixed onto the end of the roof rafters under the roof tiles / sheets and is what the guttering is then fixed onto. The fascia boards have traditionally been wooden, but because they face the elements and would require repainting and maintenance, PVC fascia boards are now the preference.

2Whats the difference between fascia and soffit?

Fascia boards are the planks that are fixed to the ends of the roof rafters and are the vertical boards the guttering fixes onto; whereas soffits are the boards fixed to the underside of the rafters to enclose the roof structure overhang and are horizontal. Both fascia and soffits are normally made from the same materials (PVC or Wood), and they are usually both used together because of how roof structures are made.

3What size do fascia boards come in?

Fascia boards come in a wide range of sizes and generally two thicknesses for either cap over fascia or replacement fascia. PVC fascia boards in 10mm standardly come in 5m lengths and range from in widths from 100mm to 600mm. These are easy to cut for smaller projects, and a range of joints are also available.

4How do you attach fascia boards?

The most common method of fixing fascia boards to the rafters is to nail them on; for plastic fascia boards there are special colour coded nails. Screwing the fascia board on is also an acceptable method, and again there are often colour coded plastic screw caps.

5Do you fit fascia or soffit first?

Normally the soffit board will be installed first because the plastic fascia boards have a return on them that would cap round the soffits edge. It is however possible to fit it the other way, but it is trickier to slip the soffit into the lip of the fascia and to then find the fixing points.

6How thick should my fascia board be?

Plastic fascia boards normally come in two thickness ranges. The first is a capping board that is normally around 10mm thick and these are designed to be fixed over the top (cap) of an existing timber fascia so are heavily suited to renovations. The second is a replacement board that is normally between 16mm-20mm thick, these are designed to be attached directly to the ends of the wooden rafters and most popular on newbuilds.

7Can I put new fascia over existing wood?

Yes, it is very common to use the capping fascia board to cover existing wooden fascia boards. It is important though to cut out any rot that is in the existing fascia to prevent it from spreading while behind the plastic capping fascia boards. Once covered the old original fascia will then have a weather barrier and give it protection and extend its life.

8What is the common problems with soffits and fascia?

Fascia and soffit boards are normally exposed to the weather and are high up on the building; this means they are constantly exposed to water, UV light, and hot and cold temperatures. Wood under these conditions tend to suffer from wet rot, dry rot and warping, so are traditionally regularly painted or varnished to give a protective barrier. Plastic fascia boards do not suffer from rot and so do not require the regular painting and maintenance that can be so costly (especially with working at height implications), this means they are generally longer lasting and much cheaper over their lifespan. With plastic fascia boards the most common problem would be the use of capping board in an application where a full replacement should have been used because of the gutter attached and the water / snow weight that is then placed upon them.

9Can I replace my own fascia board?

Fascia boards are often installed by DIYers on single story buildings like extensions, garages and garden sheds. Replacement of fascia boards at higher levels are normally undertaken by professional installers due to the difficulty of access and the requirements of Health and Safety while working at height.

10Do new fascia’s add value?

If the existing fascia and soffits are in need of maintenance or painting then then having new plastic fascia boards will be a cost effective way of adding value to the property in the long term as well as the short term from looking new an shiny. A roofline that is in need of maintenance is often something that will put of potential purchasers because it is unknown if there will be other associated problems such as water ingress, animal infestation /nesting.

11Do you need planning permission for fascia and soffit replacements?

You will not normally require planning permission for this type of maintenance and upkeep of your property. In some conservation areas or listed buildings there may be added restrictions to maintain the aesthetics of the building / region and so in these cases your should talk to local building control and you will most likely be already aware you are in such a region.

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Our address

9 Kingsdale Road,
Lancaster

Phone & e-mail

07443 031275
hdmroofingservices@gmail.com

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM