fascia board thickness

Fascia boards come in a range of different lengths and widths although you will typically find fascia boards for sale in lengths of 3 or 5 metres and in a range of widths from 150mm to 250mm.

What size is timber fascia?

Sizes include 188 x 30mm, 230 x 30 mm and 290 x 30mm. Lengths available are 3.6, 4.2, 4.8 5.4, 6, 6.6 and 7.2 meters.

Is fascia a 1×6?

Fascia Board Sizes #1 – 1×6

This is the most common fascia board you will find. Usually you have a 2×4 sub fascia behind this fascia board. Standard gutter size for residential homes is five or six inches. At the backside of a 5 inch gutter, the fascia board mounting area will be four inches tall.

Can I use 2×4 for fascia board?

Install 22-1/2″ long 2x4s between the trusses to support the fascia boards where they butt.

What is the best wood for fascia boards?

Many different types of wood are suitable for fascia boards. Spruce, pine and fir are all popular and relatively inexpensive options. However, some roofers prefer to use cedar, cypress or redwood for fascia boards. While they are more expensive, these woods better resist moisture, even when left unsealed.

Should I use treated lumber for fascia board?

Replacing. Purchase the right size lumber to replace your fascia boards. Purchase pressure-treated lumber to replace your fascia boards as a way to extend the life of the repair. Pressure-treated lumber is designed for outside applications and resists rot, moisture and insect damage.

Can you use Hardie board for fascia?

HardieTrimboards can be fastened directly over a 2x sub-fascia or directly to rather tails.

What is the difference between fascia and barge boards?

Barge boards and fascia boards are very nearly the same thing. They are both long, straight boards that run along the lower edge of the roof. However, fascia boards run horizontally, carry the gutters and support the bottom row of roof tiles. Barge boards run diagonally and are located at the gable end of a property.

What is timber fascia?

The fascia board is the long, straight board that runs along the lower edge of the roof. The fascia is fixed directly to the lower ends of the roof trusses and usually does all the work of supporting the lower edge of the bottom row of tiles. The fascia board also carries all the guttering.

What size is most fascia board?

Fascias are typically made from 1-inch material, with the width being enough to cover the rafter width. Typically rafters will range from 2×6 to 2×8, although some are larger depending on the roof construction. Therefore, the more common fascia board sizes are 1×6 or 1×8.

How do I know my fascia size?

The remaining height of the street side face of the fascia board can be determined by deducting the thickness of the bevel cutoff. Multiply the 1-1/2 inch width of the fascia board by the slope of the roof (e.g. 4/12). 1.5” times 4 divided by 12 = 0.5 or ½ inch.

Do you install fascia before roof sheathing?

When sheathing a roof, the first step is to snap a line so that the first row goes on straight. But if you snap it at 40 inches, then the sheathing will not project over the subfascia or true fascia. This opens the door to the possibility of water damage by letting gravity work against you. Don’t do that.

Can I use 2×4 for rafters?

You can use either 2×6 or 2×4 rafters for roofs with a 3/12 pitch or greater, but it depends on the overall size of your shed. For roofs that won’t experience heavy snow loads, a gable roof can span up to 22′ with 2×4 rafters.

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