On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:33:05 +0100, "Andrew Mawson"
wrote:


Now let's see - did someone mention that the original rotted G

Cut to size, check fit, then soak in preservative that's paintable
overable


Mostly they rot from behind because the layer of roofing felt that is
supposed to cunduct the water off the roof into the gutter rotted away
years ago resulting in water running down the back of the fascia.

Painting the exposed front of the fascia does nothing for this.

A proprietory plastic eaves tray provides a more durable solution.
Illustrations and description on here but be aware it is a plastic
fascia fitters site. I'm not advocating plastic fascias. :

http://www.frontlinefascias.co.uk/installation.html

I wouldn't have a plastic fascia, some of our neighbours have had to
have their replacement plastic fascias replaced again.

For me working at roof height is not DIY - able. I got a local builder
to re-do my facias and fit those proprietory trays using Phillipino
mahogany. I made sure it got 2 coats of Sikkens all over before it
went up, and 2 more on the outside afterwards.

Now, it's sorted.

DG