This Melton home had fascia boards that were well into their decline. Timber rot had set in across several sections, the gutters had sagged and separated at the joints, and water was overflowing during moderate rainfall, running down the brickwork and pooling against the slab edge. It’s a common problem in Melton, where a large number of homes built during the suburb’s rapid growth phase are now hitting the age where fascia and guttering systems need serious attention.
Assessment and scope of works
D Steel Roofing carried out a full inspection of the fascia boards, gutters, brackets, and downpipes before any work began. The extent of the timber rot was worse than it appeared from street level, with several sections needing complete replacement rather than repair. The gutters were undersized for the roof catchment area, which had contributed to the overflow problem from the start. We scoped a full fascia and gutter replacement with correctly sized gutters and repositioned downpipes to properly manage the drainage load.
Fascia replacement and gutter installation
The old timber fascia boards were removed and replaced with new primed and sealed timber, ready to accept the new guttering system. New Quad gutters were installed across the full perimeter of the home, correctly pitched to direct water toward the downpipes without pooling or overflow. New downpipes were installed at appropriate intervals and connected to the stormwater system. All joints and connections were sealed properly to prevent future separation or leaking.
Fascia and gutter replacement is one of the most impactful roofing maintenance jobs a Melton homeowner can carry out. It protects the structural integrity of the roofline, prevents water damage to the foundations and brickwork, and immediately improves the appearance of the home from the street. Done properly by a licensed roof plumber, it’s a job that should last 20 or more years.
The result
The completed fascia and gutter replacement transformed the roofline of this Melton property. Clean new gutters, solid fascia boards, and correctly positioned downpipes mean this home is now properly protected from water damage regardless of how heavy the rain gets. The owners were relieved to finally have a drainage system that actually works.
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