Timber fascias and soffits rot.
The paint flakes off and the wood goes completely spongy. You get quotes to fix it. The cheapest quote usually wins.
It is a massive mistake.
The Cap-Over Scam
Cheap fitters leave the wet wood on the house.
They buy thin plastic sheets. They nail them right over the rot.
It hides the mess. The house looks fresh from the street. The fitter takes the cash and leaves.
The Collapse
The old wood turns to mush in the dark.
The nails holding the new plastic lose their grip.
Winter hits. The gutters fill up with rain. The weight pulls the thin plastic right off the rotting wood. The whole lot sags.
The Full Replacement
A proper job means ripping everything out.
The old wood goes in the skip. The bare roof rafters get exposed.
The Structural Fix
Proper replacement uPVC is a solid board.
It holds its own weight. We fix it straight into the roof rafters with stainless pins.
There is no old wood left. The solid plastic easily holds the gutters. The job is done permanently.
The Brutal Truth
A cheap quote guarantees a cap-over job. You end up paying twice.
Come down to 78 Alma Road. We have the thin capping boards and the solid replacement boards on the counter. Check the difference yourself or give us a call on 01202 533126.
