Fascia appears like a very simple bit of trim however, serves the vital function of keeping rain, rain, snow and moisture out of the eaves so that they don’t hurt your house. In addition, it provides support for decay, which means when the fascia fails, you can wind up with damage to the house and the gutters. Aluminum fascia is known for offering reliable protection against water damage when requiring no maintenance.
Low Attention
One of the biggest advantages of iron fascia is it doesn’t require any normal maintenance. Once installed, it is going to safeguard the soffits and your home against water damage for about 20 decades, based on the caliber of the fascia and the weather conditions in which you reside. When comparing the cost of aluminum fascia compared to wood, include the price of scraping, sanding and repainting wood fascia to a periodic basis.
Ripples and Rust
The disadvantage to aluminum fascia is that it may ripple, bow and dent if you don’t install it properly. If you nail it too tightly to the supporting board, then it will ripple or bow as it expands and contracts at the heat and the cold. Proper setup, which leaves the fascia slightly loose, will prevent this issue. Things that hit the home, including a child’s ball, which may also cause dents and dings and there is not much you can do to prevent such injuries. Aluminum fascia may also rust under certain conditions. As an example, if you use steel nails to attach the iron, a response between the two may lead to rust.
The Look
Aluminum fascia comes in many unique styles, nearly unlimited colors and two common thicknesses. The distinction between the styles is at the profile at the bottom as it curves around the fascia board. It may be square and straight, curved at a bullnose style, or possess a decorative groove. Any of these shapes will fit around a standard fascia board. The color of this aluminum may be applied as a vinyl coating so it will match plastic siding and soffits. Thinner aluminum fascia, at 0.19 gauge, can be less expensive, but is more vulnerable to rippling and doesn’t hold up as well as thicker .024 gauge.
Quick Comparison
Wood and vinyl are the other two kinds of fascia materials most commonly available. Aluminum fascia can apply directly over wood fascia as long as the wood is in good shape and never rotted or warped. Wood is originally inexpensive, but requires ongoing maintenance and is easily damaged by water from rain and snow. Vinyl doesn’t need routine maintenance, but can sag over time, particularly under the burden of full gutters.