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When looking to improve the ‘look’ of your house, often the focus is on the more obvious aspects, such as replacing windows and doors, re-painting or garden landscaping. However, some lesser known building components play a really important role in protecting your home while enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal. Two such elements are the fascias and soffits.
If you haven’t heard of either of these roofline elements, but perhaps you have been advised that they need replacing, this guide will take you through what these components are, their importance, the different stylistic and colour options available, and how to select the right products for your home.
Understanding Fascias and Soffits
What are Fascias?
Fascias are the vertical finishing edge connected to the ends of the rafters, trusses, or the area where the gutter attaches to the roof. Fascias play an important aesthetic role by creating a smooth and even appearance for the edge of the roof. Additionally, they protect the wooden board against water damage that can occur, particularly during the wet months of the year.
What are soffits?
Soffits are the exposed surface beneath the overhanging section of a roof eave. They are crucial for ventilating the attic space. Proper ventilation helps to release heat in the summer and moisture in the winter, which keeps your home more comfortable and prevents rot in the rafters.
Why are they so important?
Both fascias and soffits are integral to the structure of your home. Together they work to protect the roof and interior of the house from weather extremities while also providing a finished look. Without proper fascias and soffits, your home could suffer from water damage, insect infestation, and poor attic ventilation leading to mould growth and wood rot. Fascias and soffits are a non-negotiable element of household maintenance when it comes to protecting the home you love.
Stylistic and Colour Options
One of the great things about choosing fascias and soffits for your home is the variety of stylistic options available. Gone are the days when homeowners had to settle for the standard white facias and soffits. Today, there is a multitude of colour choices available. You could, for example, match the new fascias and soffits to your front door, to bring a pop of colour to the roofline. Alternatively, you could select a contrasting colour to bring to the look of your home, creating an entirely unique look to your property. Anthracite grey is continuing to be a popular colour in home renovation trends, with new composite doors and aluminium windows appearing in this sophisticated shade. Consider creating a cohesive look with anthracite grey fascias and soffits.
The ability to match or contrast your fascias and soffits with the rest of your home’s exterior allows for complete customisation and ensures that your home stands out for all the right reasons. In addition to colour variety, fascias and soffits are available in a variety of different materials, including uPVC, vinyl, wood, aluminium. Here at Edge, we would recommend purchasing uPVC fascias and soffits. This is because uPVC is an affordable, easy to maintain product that is highly durable.
Maintenance and upkeep of your roofline
For homeowners looking to completely renovate their property, and for those that simply want to ensure their home is maintained to a high standard, Edge Building Products offers a wide range of fascias and soffits, along with all accessories needed to create a high-quality, low-maintenance roofline.
We would love to be your contractor’s one-stop shop for all products required to ensure your home’s exterior is both functional and stylish. We offer a great range of fascia and soffit boards for each type of roofline and in any RAL colour, as well as all the necessary accessories to install your new roofline easily and efficiently.
Final Thoughts
Investing in high-quality fascias and soffits is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity and aesthetics of your home. With various stylistic and colour options available, homeowners can easily choose components that best match their home’s exterior and personal style preferences.
Chat to us online, on the phone, or at our trade counters for further advice and information about fascias and soffits. We would love to hear from you and help you ensure your roofline is secure.
To get in touch email us at [email protected] or call 0345 021 3333. Our trade counters in Chichester, Horsham, and Croydon are open 7am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.