Fascia
The vertical board that runs along the edge of the roof, covering the ends of the roof rafters and providing a surface for gutter attachment.
Why It Matters for Homeowners
Why it matters: fascia carries the weight of the gutters, and wood fascia rots from behind when gutters overflow or back up. The damage is often invisible from the ground until the gutter pulls away from the house. The cleanest moment to inspect and replace damaged fascia is during a re-roof, while the gutters are off and the edge of the roof is exposed. Fixing it later usually means redoing the gutters too.
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