Roof Framing Fascia Board

The primary use of all fascia boards is to help secure the roof s gutter.

Roof framing fascia board.

Making the tops of your fascia boards the same angle as the roof allows you to easily place roofing material over them without creating bumps or ridges. The fascia board is the vertical face that is attached to the ends of the rafters directly under the roof line. Joists also tie the bottom ends of the rafters together forming the base of the truss triangle. Joists are the flat horizontal framing members that support the drywall and other ceiling elements.

A fascia board is technically part of the roof system of your house but from the ground it looks like part of the wall. Set the angle of the circular saw blade to match the slope of your roof and run the saw along the top edge of each fascia board. The fascia covers the gables and ends of the roof rafters and builders usually consider it part of the siding trim. Rip the tops of the fascia boards to match the slope of your roof.

Its purpose is to cover the ends of the roof rafters and because that s where water drains off the roof the gutters are often attached to it. The fascia boards cover the roof framing. They come in various materials and designs that help make a home look more visually appealing. Roof fascia boards are not structurally important for a roof but they are often essential to the overall appearance of the house.

Fascia boards can also help increase the aesthetic value of the home.