Gable End Roof Fascia

To 18 in depending on the style of the building.

Gable end roof fascia.

It is a term that describes the sloped sides of a gable end. At the right of the roof along the gable end we see more drip edge being used to flash the roof gable end fascia trim and roof edge. Thick and the overhang from the side wall set between 12 in. Homes that have gable roofs the classic roof style with triangle topped walls at each end also have fascia running up the gable ends of the roofline.

Without gable rake flashing protection wind driven rain can begin to rot the fascia and roof deck. The overhanging rake then is closed in with soffit and fascia or left open. Fascia is trim that runs along the eaves from end to end. Soffits appear anywhere a roof extends beyond the walls by more than a few inches.

The fascia covers the gables and ends of the roof rafters and builders usually consider it part of the siding trim. Most houses have fascia running along all of the eaves the overhangs at the bottom of the roof. Wide especially when the eave overhang is less than 12 in. The rake can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave.

Gable rake flashing is a professional trim product that covers the exposed ends of metal roofing panels resulting in a neater appearance. Avoid gable ends that are over 8 in. It progresses horizontally and turns 90 degrees on the angled or gabled end and runs diagonally to the peak of the roof. When designing a gable end eave without a return the dimensions to look at are the width of the trim set between 6 in.

It s the face the part of the roofline you see when you re standing in the yard. Galvanized steel is a trusted low maintenance product that is known for durability. Roof fascia boards are not structurally important for a roof but they are often essential to the overall appearance of the house.