AnthraciteBeforePreviewAnthracite fascia, soffit and square gutters on a chalet bungalow
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uPVC fascia boards
uPVC Fascia and Soffit
uPVC fascia comes as full replacement boards, about 18 mm thick and fixed straight to the rafters, or thin capping boards, about 9 mm, that cover existing timber. Fitted, the boards cost €45 to €98 a metre and commonly last 20 to 30 years.
Free, no obligation. One local company prices it, not five.
- 18 mma load-bearing replacement fascia board
- 9 mma capping board, which needs sound timber behind it
- 10 mmthe continuous vent gap at the eaves in SEAI's standard
- 20 to 30 yrsthe usual life of uPVC boards with an occasional wash
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What it looks like done
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AnthraciteBeforePreviewWhite boards to anthracite grey, ogee gutters, on a bungalow
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AnthraciteBeforePreviewAnthracite boards and square gutters on a row of dormers
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Two kinds of board
Replacement boards and capping boards
Replacement fascia is thick enough to be load bearing on its own, typically 18 mm. It's fixed straight to the rafter ends once the old timber is off.
Capping boards, also called cover boards, are thin, typically 9 mm, and not load bearing. They're fixed over a backing board, normally the old timber fascia, and that board has to be free of rot and strong enough to carry the capping and the gutter.
Ask which one is quoted. A cheap price that's capping over tired timber isn't the same job as new boards. Capping vs full replacement goes through it.
Soffits and vents
Keep the air getting in
Soffit boards come plain or vented. Where the attic is insulated at ceiling level, SEAI's standard asks for a continuous gap of at least 10 mm, or the same in vents, at the eaves. Where the insulation is at rafter level, at least 25 mm. Soffit vents or over-fascia vent strips both do it.
A vent in a new uPVC soffit does nothing if the timber behind it was left solid. Ask the fitter to show you the vents are open through to the roof space before the boards go up.
Colours
White, black, anthracite or woodgrain
White and black are the standard colours and the base price. Anthracite grey is the colour most people ask for on Irish houses now. Woodgrain foils such as golden oak can cost up to twice as much, and dark brown can fade. Ask what guarantee the board maker gives on the colour, and pick the colour at the start: uPVC isn't meant to be painted.
What it costs
uPVC fitted, by the metre and by the house
| Job | Typical price | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Boards by the metre, supplied and fitted | €45 to €98 a metre | Board depth, vented or plain soffit |
| Semi-detached, three sides | €1,000 to €2,500 | Height, the gable bargeboards, access at the side |
| Detached house or bungalow, four sides | €2,000 to €4,000+ | Metres of roofline, gables, dormers |
| Fascia, soffit and gutters together, semi | €1,000 to €4,500 | Gutter shape and material, downpipes, bargeboards |
The full price guide has every house type.
Three steps
How it works
- Tell us the jobThree taps on the form, or a photo in the Studio. Only your phone number is needed.
- We match you with one companyOne fascia and soffit company that covers your county, vetted for this work. Not a list, and not five firms ringing you.
- They ring you with a priceAfter a look at the house, in writing: boards, colour, gutters, access and VAT. Nothing is agreed until you say yes.
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FAQ
Questions we get asked
What thickness should uPVC fascia be?
For a replacement board fixed to the rafters, a load-bearing board, typically 18 mm. Thin 9 mm boards are capping and need sound timber behind them.
Do uPVC soffits need vents?
If the roof is ventilated at the eaves, yes. SEAI's standard is a continuous 10 mm gap or equivalent where the attic is insulated at ceiling level.
Can I paint uPVC fascia?
It isn't meant to be painted, and paint can void the colour guarantee. Pick the colour you want at the start.
How long do uPVC fascia boards last?
Commonly 20 to 30 years, with a wash once a year or so.
Guides
Fascia and soffit explained
- Fascia and soffit replacement costPrices by house type, and what moves them
- Gutters and fasciaThe whole roofline in one job
- uPVC vs timber fasciaA wash once a year against paint and rot
- Capping vs full replacementWhen the old timber can stay, and when it can't
- How long it takesOne to two days for most houses
Every county
Fascia and soffit in your county
One company covers each request. Pick your county for local prices, house types and the towns covered.
- Carlow51% detached · Carlow, Tullow
- Cavan67% detached · Cavan, Virginia
- Clare60% detached · Ennis, Shannon
- Cork44% detached · Cork city, Carrigaline
- Donegal70% detached · Letterkenny, Buncrana
- Dublin10% detached · Dublin city and suburbs, Swords
- Galway59% detached · Galway city, Tuam
- Kerry66% detached · Tralee, Killarney
- Kildare38% detached · Naas, Newbridge
- Kilkenny59% detached · Kilkenny, Callan
- Laois55% detached · Portlaoise, Portarlington
- Leitrim73% detached · Carrick-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton
- Limerick45% detached · Limerick city, Newcastle West
- Longford63% detached · Longford, Edgeworthstown
- Louth39% detached · Drogheda, Dundalk
- Mayo70% detached · Castlebar, Ballina
- Meath50% detached · Navan, Ashbourne
- Monaghan65% detached · Monaghan, Carrickmacross
- Offaly58% detached · Tullamore, Edenderry
- Roscommon74% detached · Roscommon, Boyle
- Sligo56% detached · Sligo, Tubbercurry
- Tipperary59% detached · Clonmel, Nenagh
- Waterford42% detached · Waterford city, Tramore
- Westmeath53% detached · Athlone, Mullingar
- Wexford61% detached · Wexford, Enniscorthy
- Wicklow44% detached · Bray, Greystones
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