For all these reasons, its worth caring for the fabric of your home as well as you can. But one area that many people neglect is the roofline. That’s surprising in a way, because problems with the roofline can lead to serious water damage to a property – and addressing those problems might cost less than you think.

Other homeowners are tempted by a policy of ‘make do and mend’ when it comes to the roofline. Popular approaches include covering up ageing woodwork instead of replacing it, or painting the ends of fascia boards where they are starting to decay. Some people use friends or acquaintances for the work, or carry it out themselves.

But while out of sight might mean out of mind for the homeowner, this sort of patch-up job doesn’t address deep-seated problems around the roofline such as decaying boards, silt discharge from the roof or damp problems.

If your home was built after 1940, it’s unfortunately very likely that your roofline was constructed with un-dried timbers, made from poor-quality softwood, and unleaded paint. As a result, most rooflines require regular maintenance and repainting, usually around every four years. And with the increasing regulatory requirement for proper access equipment such as scaffolding towers, the cost of that maintenance can only increase over time.

Sometimes, properties built too close together can make access to the roofline more difficult, which – along with cost concerns – tempts homeowners to defer their repairs. But that just leads to more problems further down the line.

The desire to save money by patching up the roofline, instead of replacing it, is entirely understandable. Many of our own customers felt that way. But they found that, while they could put off replacing the roofline for a few years, the problem didn’t go away. So they ended up spending twice over: once to do the job cheaply, and again to do it properly. From a long-term perspective, running repairs to an ageing roofline are a false economy.

In contrast, replacing the roofline in its entirety – fitting new gutters, fascia boards and soffits made from durable, high-quality UPVC – does away with the need for running repairs. Modern UPVC fascia boards and soffits need no maintenance whatsoever, and can last for two decades or more. And choosing an expert, professional roofline provider gives you the reassurance that you’re getting the best product, fitted in the best way – with new under felt, bird stop materials and proper ventilation installed. Everything will be stripped out, renewed and made good from scratch.

In other words, you really can ‘fit it and forget it’ – invest in a new roofline now, and reap the benefits in savings, peace of mind and an attractive, well-maintained property for years to come.

Why not transform the look of your whole roofline replacement by combining your new cladding with Clear Vision (Peterborough) fascia boards, soffit boards, downpipes and guttering? If you have a property in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Grantham, Stamford, Wellingborough, Spalding, Huntington, Wisbech, St. Neots, Bury St. Edmunds, St. Ives, Cambridge, Kettering, or Corby and need high quality, durable uPVC cladding then call us now on FREE PHONE 0800 612 8057

Clear Vision (Peterborough) provide high quality roofline products including internal and external uPVC cladding. We have helped the homeowners of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire improve their properties for many years.

Clear Vision (Peterborough) uPVC cladding is not just designed to look good but is long lasting and made to take whatever the British weather can throw at it. Our uPVC cladding does not rot, warp or discolour, meaning that it will last for years without needing regular maintenance.

As our cladding comes in a wide range of colours and styles, you can be sure it will complement the look of your home.

When buying roofline products it is important to consider using an expert installation service. Without specialist care and attention throughout the installation phase your home may not end up as protected as you need it to be. We offer a professional installation service where we make sure your cladding fits properly and your house is looked after.

When purchasing from Clear Vision (Peterborough), you can be confident that you are dealing with a financially strong, well established and highly regarded local company. We offer a 10 year fully comprehensive guarantee on all roofline products.

As well as manufacturing and installing cladding, we also offer a repair and replacement service in case your existing roofline is damaged or needs tidying up.

Why not transform the look of your whole roofline by combining your new cladding with Clear Vision (Peterborough) fascia boards, soffit boards, downpipes and guttering? If you have a property in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Grantham, Stamford, Wellingborough, Spalding, Huntington, Wisbech, St. Neots, Bury St. Edmunds, St. Ives, Cambridge, Kettering, or Corby and need high quality, durable uPVC cladding then call us now on FREE PHONE 0800 612 8057

Are Fascia Boards and Bargeboards the same?

Fascia boards are usually located behind the guttering and are always horizontal whereas a bargeboard is typically located on an apex gable end, otherwise the two are very similar.

Can I cap over the old fascia boards?

You should only really consider capping over the old fascia boards if they are in very good condition and dry. Capping over rotten fascia boards will speed up the rotting process. Clearvision Peterborough recommend replacing your old fascias.

What thickness fascia board do you recommend?

We recommend replacing your fascias with boards of 16mm, 18mm or 20mm. If you are capping over old fascias (which are in good dry condition) then you can use a 10mm fascia board. These thicknesses are necessary because fascias are load bearing and hold the weight of the roof tiles. Soffits however are not load bearing and usually come in 10mm as standard.

Why do some fascia installations have rusty marks?

This happens when a roofline installer uses normal nails as this results in the fixings becoming rusty. We only use high quality stainless steel fixings with colour-matched heads to ensure that your soffits and fascias are fixed securely and maintain a clean appearance.

Can you colour-match my fascias and soffits to my windows?

Generally soffits and fascias are manufactured to a universal colour scheme and come in many variations of woodgrain, mahogany, golden oak and rosewood etc. There are also white variations such as ice white and cream white. If you would like us to show you some samples for colour matching purposes, please contact us.

Roof gutters and downpipes are designed to carry rainwater away from a building; this protects the foundations of your home and prevents water damage. Rainwater leaking from guttering may cause serious structural deterioration and unhealthy mould problems. By keeping roof gutters and downpipes maintained will extend the life of your guttering and will also prevent water damage. It is recommended that roof gutters are inspected and cleaned at least once a year, normally during the autumn months. Without appropriate maintenance, damp and decay caused by blocked, sagging and damaged guttering, can lead to expensive repair bills. Regular maintenance could prevent the need to spend hundreds or even thousands of pounds at a later date, dealing with a serious damp problem such as dry rot.

Clear Vision (Peterborough) roofline and Guttering Repairs the Peterborough’s#1 Guttering Repairs installers, provides a 100% free quote covering all your local Guttering needs. Our service is the quickest and easiest way to have your guttering problems fixed within the Peterborough local area.

Our team Roofline and Guttering friendly advisors are ready to take your call. Whether you’re searching for Guttering Repairs, Gutter Maintenance or Guttering Installation our team are just a call away. Alternatively you can send us a message through our ‘Contact’ page for a fast response from one of our advisors who will be more than happy to help you with your requirements

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