Hey Guys,
I recently got someone in to quote to get some areas of Oregon Fascia replaced with new wood where there is rot. However, it was recommended to simply cover everything (Both good and bad wood) with colorbond fascia covers and barge capping.
Not really sure this is a good idea. I thought it would make sense to at least replace alot of the very bad fascia wood areas first & then plonk on the colorbond fascia cover. The logic is (At least this is what I was told) that the wood will not rot any further as it will be sealed with the fascia cover and capping from water.
Reaching out to see if anyone has any experience in this area & can add some valuable feedback..
Why is it rotten? If it's rotten from moisture then capping is a bad idea. If it's dry rot, it should be treated. If it's weather exposure, I cant see how capping is a problem as it's only superficial in most instances (assuming the structural integrity is still sound).
My place has weathered fascias. Some Ive fixed with no more gaps. Some Ive left weathered. They might look not nice but my roof isnt going to collapse.