Roofline
Guttering, Fascias, Soffits and more
- Dependable weatherproofing options
- Shields against weather elements and bird nesting
- Efficiently directs rainwater away from the structure
- Durable and low-maintenance design
Roofline products
Sunshine’s roofline products are expertly crafted to keep your home looking great year after year, offering easy maintenance that saves you time and money. This ensures reliable weatherproofing and long-lasting good looks. Discover why our exceptional quality standards and guarantees make Rooftrim a smarter choice for your home.
What are roofline products?
Roofline products, including fascias, soffits, guttering, and cladding, are essential for protecting your home from weather damage and nesting birds while enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal. Although often overlooked, deteriorating or rotten roofline can be unsightly and lead to costly water damage if left unchecked. Sunshine’s range of durable, weather-resistant, and low-maintenance roofline solutions offers reliable protection and lasting good looks, helping you stop the rot before it’s too late.
- Fascias
- Soffits
- Bargeboards
- Guttering
- Downpipes
- Cladding
The component parts of roofline explained
Fascias
Fascia boards are the long, straight boards that run along the lower edge of your roof, shielding and concealing the ends of your roof rafters from the elements. Our robust, impact-resistant fascia boards are made from solid, durable materials capable of supporting the weight of guttering, even in extreme weather conditions. Our fascia boards feature a rainproof joint, safeguarding your roof and walls from water damage while preventing dry rot. Additionally, a fitted bird comb helps keep birds from nesting. Available in flat or ogee styles, our fascias provide a clean, unified look for your home, free of unsightly gaps.
Soffits
Soffit boards are positioned beneath the fascia board, playing a crucial role in ventilating your roof and preventing issues like dampness and condensation. They also offer protection from the elements, bridging the gap between your home’s siding and the roof edge while neatly finishing the underside of the roof overhang.
Our high-quality, made-to-measure uPVC soffit boards come in a variety of colours designed to complement our fascia boards, giving your roofline a clean, polished appearance. Thanks to their durable uPVC construction, our soffits require minimal maintenance, sparing you the hassle of frequent upkeep and the need to climb ladders.
Bargeboards
Bargeboards function similarly to fascia boards but are specifically designed for the sloping edges of a roof. Our solid, durable boards provide essential strength and conceal the exposed ends of roof timbers or purlins, protecting them from the elements and keeping your roof lining dry. Like all our roofline products, our made-to-measure bargeboards offer a smooth, unified appearance without any unsightly gaps. For added longevity, we use stainless steel pins and nails, ensuring that rust is never an issue.
Roof guttering & downpipes
Our guttering and downpipes provide a reliable, durable rainwater management system that protects your home from water damage by efficiently directing rainwater away from your foundations and ensuring proper roof drainage. Expertly crafted from uPVC, our system offers a robust, weatherproof finish with solid boards for enhanced protection against the elements. Wider gutter unions accommodate thermal expansion and contraction, ensuring long-lasting performance.
All our roofline products undergo rigorous testing to ensure they are watertight and leak-resistant. We offer a choice of square or round downpipes and three guttering profiles, including ogee styling for a decorative, sculpted look. Available in a selection of colours, including classic cast-iron for traditional homes and contemporary shades for modern properties, our guttering and downpipes provide both function and style to suit any home.
Cladding
uPVC cladding offers a stylish and practical solution for shielding your home from the elements while enhancing its appearance. It provides a low-maintenance, weather-resistant alternative to traditional timber cladding, making it perfect for replacing rotting wood, covering problematic brickwork, or adding a fresh feature to your property. Sunshine’s durable uPVC cladding not only improves the look of any building but also adds extra thermal insulation, ensuring both visual appeal and improved energy efficiency.
Built to Last and Backed by a Guarantee
We offer everything you need for a complete, high-performance roofline solution, manufactured to the highest quality standards. From fascias, soffits and bargeboards to guttering, downpipes and cladding our watertight roofline products are made to protect your home from the heaviest of weather, keeping the wind and rain out, and preventing damp, leaks and water damage.
Commonly Asked Questions
Fascia boards are the long, straight boards that run along the lower edge of your roof, directly beneath the tiles. They serve a dual purpose: supporting the bottom row of roof tiles and holding up the guttering. Fascia boards also protect the roof rafters from the elements, preventing water ingress, rot, and weather damage. They are typically made from uPVC in modern homes, offering a low-maintenance and durable solution.
Soffits are located underneath the fascia boards and bridge the gap between the roof edge and the exterior wall of your house. Soffits play an essential role in ventilating your roof space, helping to prevent damp, condensation, and rot. They also tidy up the underside of the roof overhang, providing a clean and finished appearance to your roofline.
Guttering is the system of pipes and channels that collect and direct rainwater away from your roof and down into the drainage system. Guttering prevents water from cascading down the walls, which can cause damp, erosion, and damage to your home’s foundations. Typically made from uPVC, guttering in the UK comes in various styles, including half-round, square, and ogee, to suit different property types and aesthetic preferences.
Together, fascia, soffits, and guttering form a crucial part of your home’s roofline, protecting it from the UK’s notoriously wet weather and ensuring proper drainage. Regular maintenance and cleaning of these elements are essential to keep them functioning correctly and to extend their lifespan.
The life expectancy of fascia and soffits largely depends on the materials used and the quality of installation. Modern uPVC fascia and soffits, which are widely used in the UK due to their durability and low maintenance, typically have a life expectancy of 20 to 30 years or more. High-quality installations can last even longer, especially if they are regularly maintained and kept free from moss, debris, and water damage.
Older wooden fascia and soffits, which were common in the past, generally have a shorter lifespan of 10 to 20 years due to their susceptibility to rot, warping, and weather damage. Regular maintenance, including painting and treating the wood, can extend their life, but they still require more upkeep than uPVC alternatives.
To maximise the lifespan of your fascia and soffits, it’s important to keep them clean, ensure gutters are functioning properly, and check for any signs of wear or damage regularly. Investing in high-quality, professionally installed uPVC roofline products is the best way to ensure a long-lasting and effective roofline that protects your home from the elements.
Roofline products are the essential components installed along the edges of your roof that help protect your home from weather damage while enhancing its appearance. These products include fascia boards, soffits, bargeboards, guttering, downpipes, and cladding, each playing a vital role in the overall performance of your roofline.
- Fascia Boards: These are the horizontal boards that run along the lower edge of the roof, supporting the roof tiles and holding the guttering in place. They protect the roof rafters from the elements and provide a neat, finished look to the roofline.
- Soffits: Installed beneath the fascia boards, soffits cover the underside of the roof edge and provide ventilation to the roof space, helping to prevent condensation, damp, and rot.
- Bargeboards: Similar to fascia boards but fitted to the sloping edges of the roof, bargeboards protect the roof timbers from exposure to the weather while enhancing the visual appeal of the roofline.
- Guttering and Downpipes: Guttering collects rainwater from the roof and channels it away from your home via downpipes, preventing water from causing damage to walls, foundations, and gardens.
- Cladding: Often used to cover exterior walls or add a decorative feature, cladding protects your home from the elements and provides extra insulation.
Roofline products are usually made from uPVC, which is durable, low-maintenance, and resistant to weathering, making it a popular choice in the UK. Together, these components work to keep your home dry, ventilated, and looking its best, providing a complete protective barrier against the elements.
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