Roof Line Trim

Channels enclose soffit and siding panel ends.

Roof line trim.

I frame the buildings that i trim so the only person i can blame for a poor framing job is me. Here are some other useful trim terms. Channels are specialized moldings that siding and soffit panels fit into. Also called gutter boards.

Brackets or knee braces were commonly used in historic homes to hold up wide roof overhangs. Rake trim also known as gable trim is a metal flashing finishing piece placed along the roofline at the sloped sides at the end of a residence s dormer or gable. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid. More importantly they help keep the elements from going under the roof at joints or the roof edges.

This task can be accomplished in a few hours using tools you should have around the house. The type may vary depending on the type of wall construction but most trim boards are 1 by 4 inches or 1 by 6. Accessories such as butyl tape and foam closures ensure that your roof is properly sealed from water wind and pests. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.

We do a full replacement with 18mm upvc fascia and vented soffits with a choice of gutters. Trim components will give your roof a finished look. To help the trim installation run smoothly i cut rafter tails carefully add blocking where necessary and use solid straight material when framing subfascias and barge rafters. Good roof trim starts with the framing behind it.

The v cut angle along the junction of two slopes of a roof. House trim is installed at corners along roof lines and around doors and windows. Epdm rubber roofing systems one sheet ordered and cut to size to fit your roof with no seams and joints to fail. Upvc roof line systems trimline roofing do not cap over any existing timbers.

If you don t have a hook blade knife don t try to do the job with a small saw or a pair of clippers. Corners are areas. A roof edge that extends past the exterior wall line at the bottom of a slope. A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.