ROOFLINE...
...what's that then?
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The point where your roof meets the outer walls of your house is called the ROOFLINE.

At this point expressions such as 'soffits', 'bargeboards' and 'I told you to paint those damn things', start to creep into the conversation. Not many people are familiar with such terms (except for the last one of course), so we thought you might appreciate some words of explanation.

The Fascia is the long straight board that runs along the lower edge of the roof. It is fixed to the roof trusses and often supports the bottom row of tiles and carries the guttering. This is no mean feat, especially when a downpour can send several gallons of water per second into the gutters of a 3 bed semi.

The Bargeboard neatens the ends of the roof, demands to be seen, but doesn't carry any guttering at all. However, the condition of the bargeboard can make or break the look of a house.

The Soffit board is tucked away underneath the other two boards, joining the fascia to the house walls. It has a vital role in providing ventilation to the roofs of centrally heated houses. If correct ventilation is not provided timber decay can be the result.

Swish PVC boards will always look fantastic, whether it is brilliant white or Timbrex wood effect, they will never rot, and will NEVER, ever need painting. That's right, no cracking, flaking or peeling - just a neat and clean virtually maintenance-free, roofline.

For further details please contact Mike Molineux - Managing Director.

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