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Types of Fascia Boards and their Usages
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Jan-11-2010
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There are varieties of types of fascia boards to choose from depending on your taste.
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Fascia boards are further classified into different types, each of which has its own usage and specifications.
v Economy 7mm fascia- these fascia boards which are available in white are precisely exact for garage sheds out of the house or even the house itself. It can be utilized also as ledges and shelves. These boards are of great significance for money for they are ideal for covering existing timber fascias of the same length, 5 meters long. When fixing, 30mm poly top pins are recommended to use. These boards can also be suitably used as barge boards.
v 9mm fascia- this was developed for the purpose to provide covering if the existing timber fascias which is still in good shape in your house is as the same length as this. Three sizes are available for this: 100mm up to 420mm wide. The latter board is double legged. When fixing, it is recommended to use 40mm poly top pins. Some of the variety of this types were:
Light Oak Fascia
Mahogany Fascia- perfect match for UPVC mahogany windows
Thick Rose Wood Fascia
Thick Plain Brown Fascia
Thick Black Ash Fascia
Thick Plain Black Fascia
v 17mm fascia boards- This board has been selling in great numbers in UK for this is double purpose, either can be used as a new board or just a replacement for rotten fascias gable ends if you are not satisfied with the present condition of your existing board. With this type, no backing timber is needed. When fixing, it is recommended to double nail using 65mm poly top nails into each joint. Different kinds are available for this type:
Thick White Fascia
Thick Mahogany Fascia
Thick Rose Wood fascia
Thick Light Oak Fascia
Thick Black Ash Fascia
Thick Plain Black Fascia
v 9mm Ogee Fascia- this fascia has a formed age so that it could give pleasure and satisfaction if to the eye lines around the property if carefully fitted. Furthermore, this board needs a backer timber with the measurement 9mm x 5mm fascia board.
v 22mm and 25mm Fascia- this types had regarded the best favorite and is popular. This is so because this is square legged to match both the 7mm and the 9mm thick fascias. With these you can just utilise thinner boards on gable ends and no backing timber is needed. During fixing, a 65mm poly top nail is recommended to use. 22mm are commonly used for domestic and commercial use, whilst the 25mm are used by architects on school, hospital, and other industrial buildings.
v E22mm Bullnosed Fascia- This is the most recent released quality product. This is made up of thicker boards and is designed for heavy work and to replace the existing fascia.
Above were the different classifications of fascia boards, their specific purposes and measurements. Therefore, purchasing fascia boards will not be as difficult because you have already known which fascia board you will purchase for a specific usage. With this, time and effort will be managed well.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Types of Fascia Boards and their Usages_8595.aspx
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Author Resource :
For a complete catalogue list of fascia boards , follow this link http://www.wesupplyufit.co.uk
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Home and Family
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Home Improvement
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