FASCIA BOARD REPAIRS SERVICES
Fascia Board Repairs Services in Surrey, New Westminster, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Langley & Vancouver, BC Canada
When you notice that you have some boards rotting, whether it is the fascia or not, you need to get it repaired. Rotting wood can bring on a host of problems. We have seen this in fascia as well as window ledges and door frames.
What are fascia boards?
Fascia is the boards are boards that run along the edge of the roof. They are what carry all the gutters and are the support to the bottom row of roofing material, for the most part. They are the perpendicular part of the soffit system. The soffit is the part that goes horizontal with the ground and it is tucked under the fascia board. This is often used as ventilation for the roofing area.
The end is called a box end and the board that goes up to the peak along the siding and roof is called a bargeboard. The bargeboard can really make or break the look of the home and should always be well maintained. Over the years this board has taken on many different shapes and colors as well as not there at all in modern style homes. The boxend can be a series of complex angles but it really is simply an end cap. This is where homeowners often get tripped up when trying to replace their fascia on their own.
Repairing Soffit and Fascia
Typically when you are looking to repair the fascia, it includes these other components. These components are what make up that system that runs along the bottom of the roof where the roof meets the home. While most people don't know what the correct terms are, they simply call and tell us all sorts of things such as they need fascia repair when they actually need soffits too. They might tell us that they need soffit repair when they need a bargeboard. We typically keep an open mind on these calls and understand that we will be working within this part of the home.
This is an area that critters like to get into your through if it is damaged. This is a hole in your attic at times. That means that squirrels, bats, and birds can make their way into your attic and start to really wreak havoc. If you have a hole due to rot, you should at least try to cover it up with something. Getting it properly repaired is important for not only the roof system but keeping these critters out.
Keeping out pests
Rotting wood also opens your home up to pests infestations such as bugs. Bugs love rotting wood, which is why you need to get this repaired immediately, should you find that you have some wood that needs to be replaced. This is usually a simple repair for professionals. We are the professionals and are happy to assist you with your fascia and soffit repair needs. We work with homeowners to come up with affordable solutions that will bring their homes back to their former glory.
Fascia board repairs are needed on homes that have wooden fascia, for the most part. There are exceptions such as storm damage or pest damage but most of the repairs we perform are on wood. Wooden fascia was used in the early years of homebuilding. It has since, for the most part, been replaced with metal or plastic. However, it is still a very viable option but will need maintenance. If the maintenance is skipped or not kept up the wood will get infiltrated with water and moisture. Wood mixed with water tends to rot. This can also lead to pest infestations as well. Termites for example love rotting wood, which is another reason you should get your fascia boards repairs as soon as you see a sign there is a problem.
Hire professionals to repair the wood on your home
Fascia board repair is another one of our services that some homeowners think they might attempt on their own but soon get in over their head. You will need a steady ladder, which can be difficult if the ground is uneven. You will also need some saws and wood. The saws are used to remove the fascia parts that are bad and made new. However, you want to protect the roof decking. Because of this, you probably will need a reciprocating saw or often called a Sawzall to carefully cut out the pieces and not destroy the roof in the meantime. A prybar is a good plan so that you can pry the board away.
When you are looking at cutting the new board, you can use the old as a template, if it wasn't too far gone or destroyed in the process. There are endcaps that can be a little tricky to those that are used to building. However, if you this template it is a start. Professionals would use the template and also measure the area to ensure that there wasn't shrinkage or growth due to the damage that the building has endured.
Getting the angles right
Some areas will require a good 45° angle, this can be very complicated to an untrained professional. While it looks fairly easy, this is where many of our clients call us. The end caps and angles can be tricky if you have not worked with wood before. We have built many things and replacing bad fascia isn't a challenge to us. If you do get in a bind and realize that having a professional do it would probably make more sense, give us a call. We promise to give you a fair and honest quote and not bring up the fact that you tried and failed the neighbors. We understand, we have all tried at something and realized it wasn't nearly as easy as the professionals that do this day in and day out make it look.
Not only do we offer fascia repairs, but we offer an entire range of home improvement services. These services include junk removal, gutter screens, gutter cleaning, and installation. We also install drywall and do driveway sealing. If you are looking for a fresh new look we can paint as well as install garage epoxy flooring. We offer professional home improvement services.
Some important points we focus on
We know that it is crucial to be reliable and consistent when completing a property services job. Reliability means doing what was promised, and we always do what we promise!
Our service crews consist of high-quality professionals with extensive knowledge of property service repair and maintenance processes. The quality you will receive on your property service project is guaranteed to match or exceed expectations. We will leave your home in pristine condition once we are finished.
We have a high value for integrity when dealing with our customers, vendors, and service crews. We strive to always do what we say. We treasure our good reputation and proudly stand behind all of our work, so you can have complete confidence in the trust you place in us.