Roof Framing Fascia Board

A fascia board is technically part of the roof system of your house but from the ground it looks like part of the wall.

Roof framing fascia board.

The primary use of all fascia boards is to help secure the roof s gutter. Joists are the flat horizontal framing members that support the drywall and other ceiling elements. The fascia covers the gables and ends of the roof rafters and builders usually consider it part of the siding trim. Fascia boards can also help increase the aesthetic value of the home.

Rip the tops of the fascia boards to match the slope of your roof. Roof fascia boards are not structurally important for a roof but they are often essential to the overall appearance of the house. Its purpose is to cover the ends of the roof rafters and because that s where water drains off the roof the gutters are often attached to it. The fascia board is the vertical face that is attached to the ends of the rafters directly under the roof line.

Fascia boards are primary made of wood aluminum vinyl or composite. The fascia boards cover the roof framing. Set the angle of the circular saw blade to match the slope of your roof and run the saw along the top edge of each fascia board. They come in various materials and designs that help make a home look more visually appealing.

Making the tops of your fascia boards the same angle as the roof allows you to easily place roofing material over them without creating bumps or ridges.