What is a box end on a roof?
The box end construction for fascias, soffits and gutters is located on the corners of a property’s gable end. Its purpose is to connect fascias and soffits on the non-gable end to the bargeboards that are situated at the gable end. This gives the corners of the roofline a neat finish.
What is gable cornice return?
Also called an eave return, a cornice return is a graceful way to transition the eave and the main fascia board around the gable end of a house. This can be challenging because the returns are located outside the corner boards, which means they require additional structural support.
What is a gable fascia?
Fascia—A decorative board extending down from the roof edge either at the eave or at the rake.
What is the end of a roof called?
Eaves
Eaves. The lower edge of a roof (usually overhanging beyond the edge of the house).
What is a gable extension?
A gable extension is an extension of the entire roof line past one of your endwalls. This provides the same benefits as a lean-to, but it will be placed on a gable end rather than an eave sidewall.
What do you call the overhanging edges of a roof?
The proper term to use when talking about the roof overhang is to call it the roof eaves. The eaves of a roof refer to the edges that extend beyond the wall face. It forms that overhanging structure which makes sure that the water does not damage the siding of house walls.
What is gable trim?
Gable trim is used to finish off the edge of your roof. It’s installed on the two high sides of the roof, not the low side of the roof that follows the pitch. There is also a kick-out on the bottom of the gable trim that will help direct water away from your wall.
What is the standard gable overhang?
Gable end overhangs that are ladder framed should not extend more than 8 inches from the house and should be nailed every 4 inches on center.
What is the difference between fascia and Bargeboard?
Barge boards and fascia boards are very nearly the same thing. They are both long, straight boards that run along the lower edge of the roof. However, fascia boards run horizontally, carry the gutters and support the bottom row of roof tiles. Barge boards run diagonally and are located at the gable end of a property.
What is the purpose of a Bargeboard?
Bargeboards refer to the fascias located at the gable end or side of a roof. Used to protect the roof timbers of a building, bargeboards can also have a significant impact on the general aesthetics of the exterior of your property.