If you have a fascia or soffit that needs replacing, look no further. McVeigh’s Roofing offer a comprehensive fascia and soffit replacement service in London and St Albans.

Soffits are mostly used in the main roofing area but also under porches and even under flights of stairs.  There are many different materials used to create them, however, a uPVC soffit is by far a superior investment to other alternatives. There are numerous benefits associated with uPVC soffits, most notably that it is impervious to rotting or warping.

A soffit comprised of uPVC can withstand severe weather conditions and won’t need re-painting, unlike wooden variants. Of course, whether you decide to opt for a uPVC soffit, or one made from a different material, many of the characteristics remains the same.

On a roofing system, the soffit serves a dual purpose – it helps with the look of the roof and protects rafters from the elements. Soffits are also part of the airflow of a house as they come in vented varieties.  They work to allow air to circulate around the house but limit the moisture that can get through, preventing damp problems.

This is an invaluable feature as moisture is created daily through simple activities such as cooking, showering, and washing clothes. If this moisture is unable to escape, it’ll settle as condensation inside your home eventually leading to damp-related issues forming. This makes the addition of a vented soffit even more important.

As mentioned above, uPVC tends to be the favoured material to make soffits with for several reasons.  It also comes in a range of finishes and colours to allow the customisation of the house and to fit in with any look you want the roof to have.  UPVC is also water resistant, meaning that for high moisture areas it is the perfect material.  Finally, it is also the easiest material to clean.

The fascia is placed at the spot where the roof meets an outer wall, often termed as the roofline.  Fascia, or fascia boards, are long straight boards that are found at the lower edge of the roof and are fixed directly to roof trusses.  It works to support the last row of tiles or other roofing material as well as supporting the guttering.  Like soffits, facias do two jobs – they finish the look of the house and protect the interior from weathering damage.

Wood is the most used material to make fascia boards and it is primed and painted to make it durable.  Wood is also the most cost effective but will need to be periodically replaced as no matter how well protected, wood will always rot eventually.  Here at McVeigh’s Roofing, we offer a range of uPVC options for facias and soffits that can be coordinated in colour and style with other parts of your roof for a universal look.  These tend to be not that much more expensive than wood versions and are long lasting as well as being easy to clean.

Get in touch with McVeigh’s Roofing if you are keen to benefit from our fascia and soffit replacement service in London or St Albans.

Call now on 0208 154 9095 (London Office) or 01727 220552 (St Albans Office).

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