Roof Framing Fascia Board

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.

Roof framing fascia board.

Rip the tops of the fascia boards to match the slope of your roof. The fascia board is the vertical face that is attached to the ends of the rafters directly under the roof line. 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 covers the gables and ends of the roof rafters and builders usually consider it part of the siding trim.

A fascia board is technically part of the roof system of your house but from the ground it looks like part of the wall. Joists also tie the bottom ends of the rafters together forming the base of the truss triangle. The fascia board has to be resistant to moisture and rot or it won t last long. 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.

Fascia boards are primary made of wood aluminum vinyl or composite. 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. While they do last a long time.

They come in various materials and designs that help make a home look more visually appealing.