Fascia Replacement and Repair in Capital District, NY and the Surrounding Areas

The Brothers that just do Gutters’ Fascia Replacement

The Brothers that just do Gutters offer fascia replacement services for homes with rotting, damaged, or missing fascia’s and soffits in the Schenectady, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, and the surrounding Capital District, areas. It can be difficult to tell if the fascia is rotted without removing the gutter, but if water is running between the fascia and the gutter, it is a high probability that the fascia is rotted.

Older Homes Without Fascias

Older Colonial and Victorian homes do not usually have fascias because the belief was that their natural structure would direct water far enough away from the foundation, but this belief is untrue and fascias are needed. If your home’s fascia is damaged, rotted, or missing completely, it is recommended that this is fixed before causing significate damage to your home. The Brothers that just do Gutters in Capital District, NY can repair your fascia with an aluminum fascia wrap, which comes in multiple sizes, or we can replace the fascia completely.

Soffit

Soffit is the layer of wood, vinyl or aluminum that extends from the bottom of the fascia to the top piece of your wall board. Together, they protect the rafters from weather, moisture, and allow air to flow through soffits and vents. Airflow is important in the enclosed attic space to keep the temperatures equal. If your home’s soffit needs to be replaced or you do not have soffit, The Brothers that just do Gutters can install it for you. We currently offer and install perforated vinyl soffit.

In the cases where a home has no fascia, and installing fascia is not an option, The Brothers that just do Gutters are able to install a gutter without the fascia by using roof straps. The roof straps attach to the hidden hanger inside the gutter and secure right onto the roof. If the roof is older, it is not recommended to lift up the shingles to insert the strap. This can damage or break shingles. In most cases the roof strap must be secured on top of the shingles. Installing a gutter system using this process is strong, but is not often as strong as installing with a fascia. Roof hangers are also not as aesthetically pleasing. If your home has a slate, tile or cedar shingle roof, it is highly recommended that you do not use the roof strap method.

Fascia Replacement Benefits

Fascia replacement can help to prevent water damage from occurring in your home and save you from costly repairs in the future. The Brothers that just do Gutters specialize in fascia replacement, so you can trust that your fascia is installed correctly and securely.

•    Fascia provides a layer of strength to help stabilize the gutter.
•    Fascia allows a place for the soffit to attach and close off the attic space
•    Soffit is vented which prevents winter ice, water from entering the home, and keeps the home cooler in the summer months.
•    Open rafter without fascia get screwed into the end grain of the available wood. It is not as strong as screwing it into the perpendicular wood of the fascia board (more strength and stability when you are able to screw into grains of wood that run horizontally).
•    Open rafters with no fascia often allow for insects and animals to find their way into your home.

Contact The Brothers that just do Gutters

If you are in need of fascia or soffit replacement for your home in the Capital District, Schenectady, Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, or the surrounding areas, contact The Brothers that just do Gutters today. Our experienced professionals can help you with all your fascia and soffit replacement or repair needs.