If your gutters are sagging, or you notice signs of water damage around your home exterior, it might be time to consider fascia replacement. There are several different types of fascia, which can make deciding on the best type for your home confusing. It’s important to consider your individual needs when shopping for fascia. Here are seven benefits of aluminum fascia you should be aware of before making your final decision.
1. Deter pests
Unwelcome pests find the height of your gutters and fascia appealing, as it provides safety from predators. As such, you may find animals like rodents, opossums, birds, and more making a home in your gutter system. These animals may even chew through things like wood and vinyl to make smaller nooks for their young. Tough to chew aluminum makes it harder on these animals to create a home up there.
2. Durability
On a similar note, this same durability that deters animals also protects your home from damage. Fascia plays an essential role in keeping your home watertight. Some fascia material may not provide enough coverage, which will allow water to seep into your home. Aluminum fascia, on the other hand, will provide an impermeable barrier, meaning your home will stay nice and dry in even the worst storms.
3. Colorfast
Aluminum can be pigmented to match the color of your home. This means it won’t chip like paint, or fade like some types of vinyl might. There’s also a wide array of color options for aluminum, which will allow you to personalize your home, and boost your curb appeal, all in one easy step.
4. Fireproof
Aluminum is a fireproof metal, and can withstand extreme heat without melting. Because of these properties, you can rest assured that an aluminum fascia will not only protect your home from water damage, but also fire damage. It’s the best defense against any disaster.
5. Environmentally friendly
Not only is aluminum 100% recyclable, but it can also be endlessly repurposed. Fascia made of aluminum as opposed to chemically treated wood or vinyl is a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint, and make a positive impact on the environment!
6. Low maintenance
Aluminum is resistant to corrosion, meaning it will protect your home for years to come. When compared to other types of fascia, aluminum outperforms them all. Wood fascia is prone to wood rot, and requires frequent maintenance. Vinyl fascia will collect grime on its porous surface, and may eventually sag under the weight of full gutters. In contrast, aluminum offers a clean, long lasting water barrier.
7. Low cost
While the cost of wood fascia may initially be cheaper, the frequent maintenance and replacement needs far outweigh this minimal savings. Aluminum delivers a low cost, long lasting solution for your home. You’ll also want to calculate the cost to install fascia when pricing out the cost of fascia. While you might save a few bucks by DIY’ing the project, you’ll put yourself at risk of a ladder fall.
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