Roof Line Trim

A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.

Roof line trim.

Trim components will give your roof a finished look. Corners are areas. A roof edge that extends past the exterior wall line at the bottom of a slope. I frame the buildings that i trim so the only person i can blame for a poor framing job is me.

Rake trim can be flat with no overhang or it can overhang the gable end like an eave. To help the trim installation run smoothly i cut rafter tails carefully add blocking where necessary and use solid straight material when framing subfascias and barge rafters. More importantly they help keep the elements from going under the roof at joints or the roof edges. Accessories such as butyl tape and foam closures ensure that your roof is properly sealed from water wind and pests.

Also called gutter boards. Here are some other useful trim terms. Brackets or knee braces were commonly used in historic homes to hold up wide roof overhangs. If you don t have a hook blade knife don t try to do the job with a small saw or a pair of clippers.

We do a full replacement with 18mm upvc fascia and vented soffits with a choice of gutters. Vertical roof trim located along the perimeter of a building usually below the roof level to cover the rafter tails at the eaves and to seal off the top of the siding along the rake. Channels enclose soffit and siding panel ends. The type may vary depending on the type of wall construction but most trim boards are 1 by 4 inches or 1 by 6.

Rake trim also known as gable trim is a metal flashing finishing piece placed along the roofline at the sloped sides at the end of a residence s dormer or gable. House trim is installed at corners along roof lines and around doors and windows. The v cut angle along the junction of two slopes of a roof. Upvc roof line systems trimline roofing do not cap over any existing timbers.

When re shingling the edge of your roof you ll want to apply the new shingles and then trim them back to avoid waste or poor guessing. A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load. Channels are specialized moldings that siding and soffit panels fit into. It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.