Eaves protectors must be installed with the felt running over the top of them. We would recommend the eaves protector is combined with a Over fascia Vent unless you already have a well ventilated roof - most roofs are not well ventilated. Ideally ridge venting or tile vents would also be installed. Guttering – Gutting collects rainwater from the roof and carries it away efficiently, preventing water from collecting on the roof or running down the sides of the building. It is usually fixed to the fascia. Eaves system trays replace the roof underlay felt edge that protrudes out of the roof and into the guttering Protecting the timber eaves from water penetration behind the fascia board. Soffits – As described above, the soffit runs horizontally under the eaves. Soffits are often made from timber or PVC.

These trays allow the felt to be cut beneath the roof tile which protects your roofing underlay from UV damage. The loft was insulated 20+ years ago with that vacuum cleaner fluff stuff, piped in from the ground. There is a board floor in there now as I use it for storage and The Train Set (every man has to have a railway layout), compacting the fluff. Now I think about it, it might be a good idea to vacuum any fluff out of the soffits in case water gets into them to give them a chance to dry out (Also, if it comes out damp, I will know there is a problem)Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, housing, national insurance and more Though the traditional roofers felt is not often used these days as a more rigid protection system, an eaves tray is usually specified in conjunction with a replacement upvc roofline system instead of timber fascia and soffit boards. I don't like heights, but I've been for a look, and there is no sign of any overlapping felt, on my house or next doors. Walking the estate, I find signs of staining on other peoples facias too.

The eaves of a roof comprise several elements, which all work together to give the finished eaves a professional and attractive appearance whilst protecting the roof and walls from weather and damp. The elements that make up a roof eave are: For generations the roofing felt used was a cheap product known as Type 1F, This was made from recycled rags and textiles. Eaves protectors must be installed with the felt running over the top of them. I would recommend the eaves protector is combined with a ventilation tray, unless you already have a well ventilated roof - most roofs are not well ventilated. Ideally ridge venting or tile vents would also be installed. If the eaves felt needs replaced, there is a high likelihood that the fascia boards will have suffered too, so this would be a good time to replace the roofline products too (fascia, soffit and bargeboard). The eaves protector or felt support tray is a low cost solution to dripping felt or for felt that as rotted in time, and can eliminate problems in later years. We recommend that when ever replacing fascia boards that the eaves protection system is put in place.Soffited eaves – The soffit is a panel that runs horizontally under the eaves, creating a ceiling-like structure from the bottom edge of the eaves to the external wall of the building.

Eaves are found at the edges of a roof, where they extend beyond the wall of a building. In their simplest form, such as on a garden shed, that may be all there is to say about the eaves. But in most buildings, eaves are an important part of the complete roof systemand they fulfil several roles, including: This way, the body will support the felt. Meanwhile, the flap will shield the underside of the fascia from damage. The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Wednesday 22 November) announced a range of tax, benefits and savings measures. We round up the key announcements and what they mean for you.Also know as the Felt Support Tray, this product is now widely used by roofing contractors along with replacement UPVC fascia installers at eaves level (as detailed in the image below).