What Is Fascia?
The fascia board is the long, flat board that runs along the lower edge of your roof, mounted to the ends of the roof rafters or trusses. It's what your gutters are attached to. It also provides a finished look to the edge of your roofline and helps seal the gap between the exterior wall and the roof.
Why Fascia Rots
Fascia rot is caused by prolonged moisture exposure. The most common sources are overflowing gutters, leaking gutter seams, ice dams, and water wicking behind improperly installed drip edge or flashing.
In East Tennessee, the combination of heavy rainfall and high humidity accelerates the process. Wood that stays damp doesn't dry out fast enough between rain events, creating ideal conditions for rot and fungal growth.
Spotting Fascia Rot Early
Look for peeling or blistering paint, soft or spongy wood when pressed, visible discoloration or dark spots, gutters pulling away from the house, and small holes or nests in the wood, since birds and insects are drawn to soft wood.
From the ground, a sag in your gutter line can mean the fascia behind it is soft and no longer holding the gutter well.
Fix the Fascia First
New gutters mounted to rotted fascia do not hold well. The screws loosen, the mounting flexes, and the new gutters can start to sag or pull away. A good installer checks the fascia before quoting.
We check your fascia on every estimate. If it needs repair, we take care of it first, so your new gutters have something solid to hold on to.