It's that time again when the sh*tiest job rears it's ugly head PAINTING THE HOUSE EXTERIOR WOODWORK I effing hate it and so I'm wondering if some of the gurus could advise me on the following.
I'm contemplating the plastic soffit facia set ups. But a few questions arise as follows

1 Do I use cover boards or remove the wood and replace with the thicker plastic versions?

2 Any makes I should steer clear of i.e. discoloration etc

3 Logic tells me that it would be quite severely affected by thermal expansion from the sun. Does this mean it starts to "bag" between the fixings or am I worrying about nothing?

4 The boards that are there at the moment have no ventilators in them (other than natural draughts) Should I fit them or not (I think not as the house can be quite airy as is.)

OK tell me whats what please.
As always thanks in advance.

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Originally posted by omega 24 v6
It's that time again when the sh*tiest job rears it's ugly head PAINTING THE HOUSE EXTERIOR WOODWORK I effing hate it and so I'm wondering if some of the gurus could advise me on the following.
I'm contemplating the plastic soffit facia set ups. But a few questions arise as follows

1 Do I use cover boards or remove the wood and replace with the thicker plastic versions?

2 Any makes I should steer clear of i.e. discoloration etc

3 Logic tells me that it would be quite severely affected by thermal expansion from the sun. Does this mean it starts to "bag" between the fixings or am I worrying about nothing?

4 The boards that are there at the moment have no ventilators in them (other than natural draughts) Should I fit them or not (I think not as the house can be quite airy as is.)

OK tell me whats what please.
As always thanks in advance.

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Are we talking soffits and fascias or woodwork on the vertical faces of the house.

If Timber is sound i would just cover it. The supplier should also be able to give you the correct fixings etc and advise spacing.

When i had some cladding work done i seem to recall the guys cut it with a 4" angle grinder and diamond disc. Nice clean cut.

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Are we talking soffits and fascias or woodwork on the vertical faces of the house.

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I just had mine covered. Timber was sound underneath so no probs. If there are any flaky areas you could cover them with something but it will just add work.

New plastics and gutters etc can look very smart. There will probs be someone local who will do it for you for pound notes. Could be worth asking about if you know anyone whos had theres done recently. Only prob now is you arent supposed to do the work off ladders anymore so scaffolding adds to the price (or at least that is the rule in England afaik).

ive just done all mine round the house don't forget to take the bottom row of roof tiles off and replace any rotten felt...

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There will probs be someone local who will do it for you for pound notes.

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