Roof Rake Board

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Roof rake board.

Roof rake boards are installed in different widths based on the surface being covered. Rake plates of one by 2 inches often cover the exposed top edge of the liner when there is also a ledge at the end of the gable. A rake board covers the top edge of siding or it covers the soffit if there is an overhang on the end of the gable. These boards vary in size.

The roof rake plates are installed in different widths depending on the surface being covered. Use larger rake boards such as 1 by 4 inch and 1 by 6 inch when there isn t an eave overhang on the gable end. Because i planned to use continuous eaves vent on this project i added cross blocks to support the inside edges of the soffit material as well as the vent itself. This is the name given to the board that you place on along the slope of the roof of your home.

The rake board is a piece of material that runs along the sides of a sloped gable roof. Use larger rake plates such as 1 by 4 inches and 1 by 6 inches when there is an infinity ledge at the end of the gable. One by 2 inch rake boards often cover the exposed top edge of the siding when there also is an eave overhang on the gable end. Contact h s roofing and gutter to replace the rotten rake boards into beautiful new ones.

People also call it a raking cornice or sloping cornice. On a gable roof the rake board or fascia is the slanting edge at the end wall of the house. The cantilevered section of the ledger will support the rake returns. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Rake board gives your roof and the eaves the finished look you want to really enhance the ambiance of the exterior appearance. Wood is the most commonly used material for a fascia. Raking on a gable roof can easily be replaced with hardie boards. Blocks made from 2x4s attach to the subfascia and to the ledger to support the soffit material and soffit vent.