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What is this Z-Shaped Alumnium Under The Soffit?
It's just a generic aluminum Z-flashing, likely custom made for your house by or for the contractor who installed the soffit. Once everything is set up it takes only minutes to make 10 foot lengths of ...
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Fastening aluminum fascia to wooden subfascia
Fascia wraps should only be nailed on the bottom (horizontal) face if possible. Avoid nailing the vertical face except where the run terminates if you have a gap, and then use a single nail. Dimples ...
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Fastening aluminum fascia to wooden subfascia
The problem I've found is that most people in my area use narrow gauge (stainless?) nails on fascia, which do a poor job of holding over time. In my first house, I had a section begin to sag away from ...
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making shallow angle in wood
The easiest thing would be to rip it on a table saw with the angle and depth set correctly.
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Is it okay to face nail the drip edge to the fascia?
TBH, it would probably be pretty difficult to lift the edge of the shingles enough to actually be able to nail the drip edge down from above. The shingles should be nailed pretty close to the fascia ...
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Prime and paint fascia before or after hanging?
Outside wood should be protected as much as possible.
Nailing it up and then priming and painting only protects the faces you can get to, usually the front and bottom face/edge.
Prime and paint before ...
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Is it okay to face nail the drip edge to the fascia?
I'll offer some thoughts in lieu of an answer. I think this is a subjective question with no objective truth to be found. I personally wouldn't have done it like that.
It's not difficult to lift ...
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Is it okay to face nail the drip edge to the fascia?
The larger issue isn't with water penetration. Some water will get in because you need some sort of fastener. As long as the water has somewhere to go besides inside the wood, this shouldn't be a ...
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Paint peeled on fascia board, how to get paint to stick?
Paint will not stick to silicone.
You will need to sand it all off, be sure you do not leave any silicon on the board.
If you need to do more patching use an exterior Vinyl patching compound
Patch, ...
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How do I repair or replace a fascia gutter end caps?
That doesn't look like a "standard" gutter shape anyways. I doubt you'd be able to buy something to fit natively anyways.
What you can try is buying some sheet metal and cutting it to size with tin ...
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Ceiling leaks in driving rain -- how can I find source?
Given it's
happening at or near the junction between the original 2-storey house and the 1-storey extension.
And susvived past re-roofing, I'll suspect the flashing between the wall and the lower ...
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Uneven / open drip edges after siding and fascia replacement
No, don't add nails. They'll create leaks and make the issue worse from a visual standpoint. You'll have obvious dimples in the metal. With thermal expansion you may see moderate to severe buckling.
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Uneven / open drip edges after siding and fascia replacement
The key word is recent. What you have shown to be concerned with are issues with this job and they should be corrected. Some things like the wavy drip edge is primarily an esthetic issue, but still ...
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When is it necessary to paint a wooden fascia (barge) board?
Exposed wood must always be sealed in some fashion unless it's chemically treated or of a species that's rot-resistant (cedar, teak, etc.). Even then it tends to preserve the aesthetics of wood to ...
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Cut steel fascia board cover lengthwise?
I'm not sure what sort of edge treatment you need at the top, but fascia and other light sheet steel can be cut with a sharp utility knife.
With clamps or a helper, lay a straightedge on the back ...
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Good alternative to wood fascia trim
Assuming that you have one-by (3/4" nominal) fascia, I'd install steel wraps. They're commonly used in my area's harsh climate for an attractive, maintenance-free finish. Two sizes are available (for ...
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Where can I get this type of 'wood paneling'/'siding'/(name?)
Generically, that's called "Ship Lap" siding. What it is made of is another aspect; it could be wood such as cedar or redwood, it could be pressboard, it could be vinyl or even aluminum made to look ...
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Why is there a gap between fascia and gutter?
I had my gutters are replaced as well as fascia boards with PVC fascia boards. This also solved the problem with carpenter bees. No more spacer between gutter and fascia board and they work great. So ...
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Should rain gutters be installed behind metal drip edge?
You want the gutters about right where the ruler is, maybe a smidge higher.
When you install your gutters you can caulk the back. However I have never done this as it is an exercise in futility. If ...
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Should rain gutters be installed behind metal drip edge?
If your drip edge (and the shingle protrusion) are working properly, water will fall from that outermost point. Obviously this means that the gutter shouldn't need to slip behind the drip edge flange. ...
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How to correctly remove a dry verge piece
https://manthorpebuildingproducts.co.uk/contentfiles/files/MBP8249-F%20-%20GLV%20SmartVerge%20Linear%20Dry%20Verge%20System%20-%20Fitting%20Instructions%20(web).pdf.
This link will show you how the ...
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Best place to screw in eye hooks for string lights?
You have two options for hanging the lights as I see it.
Under #2, there will be some studs every 16" or 24", but the problem is finding them without drilling holes through #2. You may be ...
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Need help identifying materials needed to replace rotted and damaged wood
Underneath the drip-edge is the Fascia board. This is usually 1 x 4 inch stock (looking at your photo).Fascia board can be of any variety of wood or composite although Pine can be painted to protect ...
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What amount of shingle overhang on a rake side is acceptable?
A 2” overhang for shingles is excessive. Always follow the manufacturers installation instructions, because 1) performance is limited, 2) longevity is limited, and 3) warranty is voided.
shingles ...
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Replacing Gutter Fascia?
Assuming the aluminum fascia covering is sound (i.e. not bent all to hell or oxidized/corroded) and the wood underneath is in good shape, replacement criteria would be strictly aesthetics.
Yours looks ...
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Why is there a gap between fascia and gutter?
In my previous house, I had hired a guy to roll continuous gutters on site. I did not want the water to overflow back against the fascia, to
Avoid wood rot
Possibly come back into the soffit space ...
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What is causing the leak behind our gutter?
I would agree with your contractor that this is going to be difficult.
Those look like standard 4" or 5" K-style aluminum gutters. I've only ever seen 90° pre-formed corners for them.
Here's ...
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How can I confirm that a contractor found online is legitimate?
Ask the contractor for multiple references from past clients. Reach out to said clients and ask about their experience. If they have no references, I'd look elsewhere. If they have references and they ...
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Is this sort of "wrapped" eave a reasonable eave detail?
Your question is a good one. The company I worked for on the east cast followed Joes building science and worked with him too. The CEO of my company was also friends with him, so much for that.
My ...
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Can I put drip edge underneath felt without removing roof?
It's virtually impossible to get drip edge under the bottom edge of a roof without redoing the whole roof.
You might be able to improve it by using flashing tape to seal the drip edge to the felt, if ...
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