Fascias and soffits are essential parts of your home that most people know very little about! To explain them simply, fascias are the horizontal board which caps the edge of rafters on the outside of a building, and are usually attached to the guttering. Fascias are essential as they help with water drainage from the roof, which leads to the roof being kept in good condition. Soffits are fitted below the fascias, and provide a smooth surface between them and the rafters. You'll probably know them better as eaves. Although they have no structural purpose, soffits are essential for providing clean lines on your house, and for hiding unsightly rafters. For further help with fascias and soffits, this joinery firm has all the advice you will need.
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