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Roofingaka: fascia boardaka: barge boardaka: rake board

Fascia

In Plain English

The vertical board at the edge of the roof where gutters are attached — the flat face trim you see from the ground.

Definition

The vertical facing board installed at the lower edge of the roof along the eave, closing off the rafter tails and providing a surface for gutter attachment. Fascia is typically made from wood, composite, aluminum, or fiber cement. It must be properly flashed and detailed to prevent water intrusion behind the gutter and into the roof framing.

Example

The fascia board was wrapped in aluminum coil stock to eliminate future painting and protect the wood substrate from moisture.

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