Hi all

Any downsides to using the wrap over fascia in places where the fascia
boards are solid, rather than going for full replacement?
I am reluctant to get the gable fascias removed as there is a risk of
damaging the cement board supporting the overhanging tiles IYSWIM.

To be fair most of the woodwork is solid, just rotten bits towards the
bottom of the gable fascias (and some rough looking soffits).

Thanks

Phil

On 02/08/2016 16:12, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:22:25 +0100, thescullster
wrote:

Hi all

Any downsides to using the wrap over fascia in places where the fascia
boards are solid, rather than going for full replacement?
I am reluctant to get the gable fascias removed as there is a risk of
damaging the cement board supporting the overhanging tiles IYSWIM.

To be fair most of the woodwork is solid, just rotten bits towards the
bottom of the gable fascias (and some rough looking soffits).

Thanks

Phil

We had what I assume is what you're calling wrap over fascia, on our
single gable end. The one thing the installer did do was to drill lots
of large holes, say about 1 inch, through the wooden fascia to allow
it to breathe or some-such reason, otherwise he said it would rot
under the PVC. It ended up looking like Swiss cheese. I have no idea
whether he was right and whether it was necessary, but I'm sure he
wouldn't have spent time doing it if it wasn't.


Thanks Chris

That sounds like a good question to ask a shortlisted installer.

Phil