UPVC Soffit and Fascia › Bridgend › Guide
Replacing a roofline looks quick from the street, but there is a sequence behind it, and doing the steps in the right order is what gives a tidy, durable result. Whether the house is an older terrace near the centre or an estate house in Brackla or Laleston, the basic job follows the same pattern.
Survey and access
We look at the roofline from the ground and from inside the loft, noting the condition of the boards, the gutters, the gable ends and any signs of damp at the eaves. Then we agree what will be replaced and what can stay. Scaffold or similar access goes up before any work starts. It gives us a safe, level platform at eaves height and lets us work along the full front and rear of the house, and around the gable ends.
Taking off the old boards and gutters
Gutters and downpipes come off first, then the fascias, soffits and bargeboards are removed. On older homes we check what existing soffit boards are made of before they are disturbed, and handle them accordingly. Removal shows what the old boards were hiding. We also take care at the wall plate and the tops of the walls, since this is where birds and insects sometimes get in once the old soffit is out.
Checking the rafter ends and eaves
With the boards off, the rafter ends and the eaves are exposed. We look for rot, splits or old damp, and replace or repair any timber that will not hold a fixing. This is the step that decides how long the new boards will sit properly. Where the eaves are in good condition we move on. Where they are not, we explain what we found and what we propose, before fitting anything over a weak base.
- Check each rafter end for softness or rot
- Look at the wall plate and tops of the walls
- Repair or replace timber that will not hold a fixing
- Remove old nails and debris before fitting
Fitting new boards and ventilation
The new UPVC fascias go on first, fixed to sound rafter ends, followed by the soffits and bargeboards. We fit vented soffit boards or vent strips so air can pass into the loft and the roof space can breathe. Joints are made tight and trimmed neatly at corners and gable ends. The colour you chose, white, darker or wood-effect, is fitted consistently along the full run.
Gutters and finishing off
New gutters and downpipes are fitted to the new fascia, set to a proper fall so water reaches the downpipe, or the old ones are refitted if they are in good order. We check them with water before the scaffold comes down. Then we clear the site, take away the old boards and take down the scaffold. We advise on planning or Building Regulations checks before work starts, and explain how to wash the boards afterwards.
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Common Questions
How long does a fascia and soffit replacement take in Bridgend?
It depends on the size of the house and what we find when the old boards come off. A typical house takes a few working days, with weather and access affecting the schedule.
Will you be able to work with the roof as it is?
Yes. The roof covering stays in place. We work at the edge, support the tiles or slates as needed and fit the new boards under and around them without stripping the roof. If you are unsure, call us for a proper look and we will talk it through before any work is agreed.
Do I need to be at home while you work?
Not necessarily. We need access to the loft in some cases and to the outside of the house, but you do not need to be in for the whole time. We agree this beforehand.
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