Fascia
What is Fascia?
Fascia, also known as fascia boards, is the wide strip that runs horizontally along the bottom edge of a building’s roofline, right underneath the edge of the shingles.
Fascia provides your structure with an updated finished look, and the ease of no longer needing to paint or touch-up the exposed wooden board that runs horizontally along the edge of your roof. At Chinook Exteriors, we professionally install, repair and replace fascia boards, adding protection and aesthetic value to your home or business.
The diagram below shows how fascia fits in in relation to your home’s other exterior elements, such as soffits, gutters, siding and eavestroughs.
What Is The Purpose of Fascia?
Together with soffits, fascia plays a dual purpose within your home’s exterior: it works as both an important cosmetic element and a vital functional component.
Moisture Barrier
The primary function of the fascia is to provide a finished cap to the edge of your siding, roofline and soffit boards. If this area is missing, cracked or broken, moisture will inevitably enter the inner spaces of your exterior structure and can lead to mold, mildew and moss growth. This can of course compromise your other exterior elements and lead to extremely costs repairs if not caught in a timely manner.
Aesthetics
Fascia is often more visible than the soffit as it is the horizontal overhang portion of the exterior elements. Typically, the fascia and soffit are both the same color, and they become the trim color of your home’s exterior. The gutters also usually match these two elements, creating a seamless transition from the siding and roof colors to the trim of the home.
Altogether, these elements are important cosmetic elements and if broken, mismatched or cracked, can severely impact the look of your home. It is vital to keep your soffit and fascia in good condition for resale, return on investment and general curb appeal.
Pest Protection
Without fascia, your roof line and soffit wouldn’t be capped off, leaving an unfinished, exposed edge. Not only would this space be susceptible to water, but the open, and protected space is attractive to pests such as birds, bats and squirrels, Similarly, unwanted insects build nests in these types of exposed areas, which could lead to a very unwanted infestation that could affect your soffit, siding, roof and even drywall.
If you are experiencing any of the above issues, contact us now for your FREE estimate and we will quickly and thoroughly determine if you are in need of fascia repair or installation.
When Should I Replace or Repair my Fascia?
There are many reasons why and when you should consider replacing or repairing your fascia or fascia board.
Interior Sweat: If you notice your upper walls are ‘sweating’ and your home seems dank due to no ventilation, your fascia and soffits may be compromised.
Signs of Rot: Fascia boards are one of the most common areas for rot on a structure. Their position just below the roofline makes them susceptible to water penetration.
Cracks and Breakage: If you notice your fascia and soffit are cracked or broken you should immediately contact your exterior professionals to assess repair or replacement.
If you have noticed any of the above, you may be in need of fascia repair or installation. Contact Chinook Exteriors in Calgary for your free estimate today!
Our Products
At Chinook Exteriors, we use only the highest quality products for our soffit and fascia installation and repair. Our products include:
Gentek Building Products. One of the industry leaders in eavestrough, aluminum soffit and fascia board material. Gentek products have 40-year Warranty, come in a wide range of colours, sizes and styles.
Alu-Rex. We are certified to install Alu-Rex, an innovative gutter management system with a series of grates designed to prevent unwanted leaves from entering and clogging your eavestroughs and gutters. This Leaf Guard system helps to minimize gutter maintenance and allows water to flow freely away from your home. Alu-Rex products are of the highest quality and come with a 40-year clog-free warranty.
Our Warranty Guarantee
When you work with Chinook Exteriors, you get top quality customer service, a 5-year installation warranty and 24-hour support. We are BBB A+ Accredited, WCB and Liability Insured and all products we use are of the utmost quality and offer up to a 40-year warranty. We have a number of satisifed clients within Calgary and surrounding area.
Fascia Before and After Gallery
View our Before and After Gallery and see how Chinook Exterior’s Calgary fascia repair and fascia installation can dramatically alter the look and function of your home.
Chinook Exteriors – Installations, Repair and Maintenance
Our professional team at Chinook Exteriors quickly and affordably repair and install soffit and fascia and fascia boards. During your FREE ESTIMATE consultation, our experts will determine the condition of your fascia and other related exterior elements, soffit and eavestrough. At Chinook Exteriors, we are proud to have the highest standards in our industry. Call us today!
To find out more about our exterior products and solutions, including siding, soffit and eavesthroughs, or to book a FREE estimate, contact our Calgary office today at 587-999-7170 or fill in our online contact form.
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Testimonial
‘I found Chinook Exteriors to be completely customer focused. I had a timely detailed estimate on the work I needed done. The owner of Chinook Exteriors took the time to explain in detail how they would cut the old fascia away to promote air flow. Any questions I had throughout the process were answered immediately, to my satisfaction,by either the owner or the workmen. The work was completed in two days and the workmen made the effort to ensure the site was kept tidy and clean. At the end of the process there was no garbage left behind at all. I originally went with Chinook Exteriors because of their BBB accreditation. The workmen were extremely cordial, experienced and professional. They did an excellent job and I could not be happier with the overall experience. I would not hesitate in recommending this company to others.’
– LS, Home Stars.