Chanmenie Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 My roof trusses should be craned on tomorrow so I’m looking ahead at the detail of soffits and fascia’s. l’ve watched a couple of videos by Skill Builder and the Tall carpenter, both very informative videos. The tall carpenter advocates fitting a 4x1 sub fascia then the PVC fascia, Robin Clevit just nails the PVC direct to the rafter ends. I guess it’s just personal preference but I’d be interested in your thoughts, on the best way to go about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan52 Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 By using 4*1 behind it will make it much stronger plus give you more fixing points for the fascia and when you come to do the spouting. It will also help when you come to put the ventilation strips on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 There are two types of pvc fascia, thick and thin. The thick one can be used without wood behind, the thin one is a capping to be used over wood. The fixing method is different, thin one pinned into place for example. I chose to have wood behind, makes it easy to install gutters as you have a good fixing point behind the fascia trim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanmenie Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 16 minutes ago, Declan52 said: By using 4*1 behind it will make it much stronger plus give you more fixing points for the fascia and when you come to do the spouting. It will also help when you come to put the ventilation strips on. I’ll be using the over fascia continuous vents 7 minutes ago, JohnMo said: There are two types of pvc fascia, thick and thin. The thick one can be used without wood behind, the thin one is a capping to be used over wood. The fixing method is different, thin one pinned into place for example. I chose to have wood behind, makes it easy to install gutters as you have a good fixing point behind the fascia trim. yeah I won’t use the thin capping boards, had good quote for the Eurocel 16mm fascia. Certainly makes sense re affixing the gutters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenki Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 35 minutes ago, Chanmenie said: yeah I won’t use the thin capping boards, had good quote for the Eurocel 16mm fascia. Certainly makes sense re affixing the gutters I've just ordered mine, I'm using the this capit board, but blocking between the rafters with 4x2. I got a quote from Eurocell, but found an online retailer that's was around £200 cheaper with delivery to me way up North. The boards arrived 2 days later, from Eurocell🤷 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanmenie Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Jenki said: I've just ordered mine, I'm using the this capit board, but blocking between the rafters with 4x2. I got a quote from Eurocell, but found an online retailer that's was around £200 cheaper with delivery to me way up North. The boards arrived 2 days later, from Eurocell🤷 Can I ask the name of the online retailer please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 I got mine from https://www.directplastics.com We're very competitive at the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canski Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Also try building plastics online. I had a good deal from them last week. It was delivered by eurocell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 3 hours ago, Declan52 said: By using 4*1 behind it will make it much stronger plus give you more fixing points for the fascia and when you come to do the spouting. It will also help when you come to put the ventilation strips on. 100% It also gives you a chance to pack out any imperfections I used a rough cut 4x1 Four quid for a 4.8 length 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanmenie Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 I might actually use 6x1 as the fascia’s will be 200mm, or I’ll fit 150mm fascia with the large over facia vents on the top which I think are 50mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenki Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 On 16/07/2023 at 15:46, Chanmenie said: Can I ask the name of the online retailer please As per @Canski. Building plastics online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanmenie Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Jenki said: As per @Canski. Building plastics online I got a much better quote from Eurocell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canski Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 when Eurocell delivered the products ordered from building plastics online they told me to get in touch with my local depot to get better prices. I've not needed anything since but will give it a go next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanmenie Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Canski said: when Eurocell delivered the products ordered from building plastics online they told me to get in touch with my local depot to get better prices. I've not needed anything since but will give it a go next time. Yeah I went direct to local Eurocell branch and got a great price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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