The Anatomy of a Roofline

By Sophie Mace 20 Dec 2022 08:47

What is a Fascia?

Fascia is traditionally softwood boards, affixed to the exposed edges of your rafters, however, this has been replaced with high-grade uPVC as softwood tends to rot. The purpose of a fascia is to protect and seal the eaves of the roof and the interior of your home from exposure to the elements, to support roof tiles at an eaves level, and to provide support for the guttering.

What is a Soffit?

A soffit is a covering that sits between the outer edges of your roof and the adjacent wall of the house, protecting and sealing the rafter feet from the harsh outer environment. If your roof has a soffit, you will be able to see it if you stand underneath the overhang of your roof and look up. Modern soffits are usually made of uPVC. UPVC soffits and fascia’s are hard-wearing and handle exposure to moisture.

What is guttering?

Guttering is used to collect rainwater from the roof and direct the flow of water as it drains. Gutters catch the water and direct it into the downpipes, and towards a drain. Guttering is fixed with the appropriate “fall” to prevent the water from pooling in places that it should not.

If you would like to get in touch about our roofline (fascia, soffit & guttering) services, please contact us at 01603 487777 or via our contact us page.

Archive

Job Description: Fascia, Soffit, Guttering & Cladding Installers
15 Jul 2024 - Read More

The Importance of Ventilation in Preventing Damp in Your Property
10 Jun 2024 - Read More

Why selecting an NFRC Roofing Contractor Is Important
5 Jun 2024 - Read More

DMD Announces New Managing Director and Operations Director
22 May 2024 - Read More

DMD's 8th Annual Golf Day Raises £35,000!
10 May 2024 - Read More

Working at Height 101: HSE Guidelines
4 Apr 2024 - Read More

DMD exceeds their Priscilla Bacon Hospice 500 Club £10,000 pledge
29 Jun 2023 - Read More

DMD Annual Charity Golf Day raises a record-breaking £32,000 for local charities
23 Jun 2023 - Read More

Full archive

Thanks, guys were spot on and your works look great
so appreciate it, good feedback for all.

Gary, Site Manager, Aspen

I would just like to put on record my thanks to you and your team over the past few weeks. This was a very difficult project which had been put off, but one that had to be done. I know a lot of work and planning went into the organisation of this prior
to this commencing. I must pay credit to Lee who managed the project excellently from start to finish, which is a credit to your company. It was managed excellently. A job which, initially seemed to be very difficult was made very manageable by excellent project management from Lee and your team.

Peter, Repairs Programme Manager, Flagship Group

I just wanted to pass on my compliments on how well Marcus and Tyler have worked down here in Horsham. They have worked tirelessly in quite difficult weather conditions, ensuring all appropriate PPE / health and safety is being observed and workstations are kept tidy at all times.
The Cladding is being completed to a very good standard and it's been a pleasure to have 2 men with such good work ethics on my site. I would be more than happy to have your company working on my future contracts in the future.

Barry, Senior Site Manager, Engie

I can confirm that DMD Installations has been a supply chain partner with Flagship Housing association and Gasway for over four years. Over this time, they demonstrated a refreshing understanding of our needs, and have been a real asset
to us. DMD has approximately delivered 700 roofline installations in this time. Overall, we are very pleased with the professionalism and commitment to quality demonstrated by DMD Installations and I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Liam, Managing Director, Gasway

Just a quick email to thank you all at DMD Installations for the fantastic cladding work that you carried out on our dormer in Cambridge. After several months of trying to find a suitable contractor to replace the rotten cladding on our dormer, we approached DMD. From start
to finish the communication has been faultless. When Luke and Dave arrived on site, they were very professional and worked incredibly hard, paying great attention to detail. We are so happy with our new dormer and wouldn't hesitate to recommend DMD to family and friends.

Helen, Homeowner