The chances are that you might not even be aware that you have a fascia, but it’s only a matter of time before your fascias will begin to suffer the ravages of time, and will need either repairing or full replacement. This process isn’t as difficult as it may first seem, however, and with some common sense and a little bit of elbow grease, you may find that installing fascias is really quite simple.
In order to be able to repair a problem, you first need to identify a problem, which is why it is essential that you inspect you fascias and guttering on a regular basis. This way, any damage that does occur can be repaired long before it gets so serious that a full on replacement is in order.
As the essential purpose of fascias is to hold the gutters in place (along with an aesthetic purpose), to get access to a damaged fascia you will first need to remove your gutters. This in itself is a serious job, and especially if you have heavy cast iron guttering you will definitely need someone to help you, or perhaps even a professional.
Once you have access to the fascia the process of repair should be fairly easy, provided the fitting hasn’t rusted into place (if so these can be removed with a padsaw), and will simply involve removal of the old fascia and replacement with a new piece. A word of warning, though – in some areas and for some houses, the use of plastic fascia boards may not be permitted, so always do your research before investing in anything.
