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Cwmbran's housing mostly dates from the 1950s to the 1970s, and a lot of it still wears its original timber boards. After this long they are usually flaking, split or soft. Replacing them with UPVC is a routine job, but how you go about it matters, and a few checks come first.
Why Cwmbran's original boards are worn out
Post-war timber fascias and soffits have been repainted over and over, and each coat covers a little more of the damage. Joints open up, gutters leak and water gets behind the boards. In Pontnewydd, Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon the same rows of houses were built together, so the same faults appear along whole streets. Being the same age, they tend to fail in the same way.
What the job involves
The gutters come off first, then the old fascias, soffits and bargeboards. We look at the rafter ends and the eaves, and deal with anything that has rotted. New UPVC boards are fixed along the roofline, soffits are vented where needed, and gutters are refitted or replaced. Scaffold or similar access is used throughout so the work is done safely.
- Gutters removed and boards stripped off
- Rafter ends and eaves checked
- New UPVC boards fixed and soffits vented
- Gutters refitted or replaced afterwards
Checks before anything is disturbed
On houses of this era we check what the existing soffit boards are made of before they are disturbed, and we handle them accordingly. It is a routine part of the first look and nothing to worry about. We also check that the rafter ends are sound enough to take new fixings. If they are not, we tell you before going on.
Cap over or replace?
Capping over fits new UPVC over timber that is still in good order, and it can save some work. But on Cwmbran's older estates the boards behind are often soft, and capping hides that. Where we find rot, we recommend taking the boards off. Solid soffits also give a chance to fit vented boards, which a cap-over cannot do. We will always explain which option we think is right for your boards and why.
What you get afterwards
UPVC boards are cleaned rather than painted, and are very low maintenance, though gutters still need regular clearing. Colours include white, darker shades and wood-effect finishes. A new roofline can also tidy up an ageing house front, as the boards run along the whole top of the building. Some work may need planning or Building Regulations checks — we advise before work starts. Many owners find this the quickest way to freshen a tired post-war house front.
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Common Questions
Do I have to replace all the boards on my Cwmbran house?
Not always. If only one length or corner has failed and the rest is sound, a partial replacement can work. We look at the whole roofline first and tell you honestly whether partial work will last or full replacement makes more sense.
Will new boards match my neighbours' houses?
Most Cwmbran streets have white or similar boards, and we can match the colour closely. You do not have to match, but many people like a consistent street. We will talk through the colour options before ordering.
Is it messy having the old boards removed?
There is some dust and debris, and we protect the ground below and clear up as we go. Gutters and boards are taken away from site. We explain the stages beforehand so you know what to expect each day.
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