Soffit to bear onto brickwork but not protrude into the cavity.

100mm x 25mm timber placed on top of the soffit, with noggins fixed to the rafter tightly abutting and trapping the binder.

150mm x 25mm (or larger if required by the pitch of the roof) timber backing fixed twice to every rafter toe at the correct height.

Fascia board is then fixed to the timber backing board.

Fixing to be polymer headed ring shank pins, fixed twice at maximum centres of 600mm.

Joints to have a cover strip fixed as per manufacturer’s instructions.

The height of the fascia is determined by the pitch of the roof and the type of roof coverings.

Eaves tiles should be consistent with the pitch of the roof or with a sprocket to slow the flow of rain water into the gutter.

Soffit strip carefully fitted to the face of the brick work to assist with the restraint of the roof.

Soffits fixed using polymer headed ring shank pins, fixed twice at maximum centres of 600mm.

Fascia, soffits and bargeboards neatly formed at junctions, leaving no gaps to prevent vermin entry.

Angle and return trims cut to the correct size and fitted tightly to adjoining components.

Soffit strips fitted tightly against the brickwork.

Guttering fitted to a fall of 1:80.

Gutter brackets provided at 800mm centres.

Ensure each bracket has 2 screw fixings.

Drill hole through guttering at the outlet.

Downpipe clips set at equal distance apart.

Minimum of 2 clips per story.

Gutter outlet and downpipe are to be straight and level.

Consider locations of lower roofs when setting out surface water drainage and provide connections to downpipes if suitable.

Rain water Pipe shoe fitted over ACO’s to ensure free flow to rain water.

Down pipe joints fully screwed.

Rain water pipe clip with black snap caps to protect screws from rusting.