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wooden fascia of shed being replaced. Any ideas?

FireFire Posts: 19,096
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Hi,
I am having a side of my shed fascia replaced next week.  I'm wondering what the options might be. Are there things to be aware of while choosing? I believe UPVC is an option. I have used so-called "marine ply" for outside jobs before but haven't found it very mariney (water resistant); it cost a lot more and it warped totally and fell apart within a couple of years. I'm trying to make a decision via my builder and don't really know what's possible.

many thanks
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  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Also - if a builder puts a pick through a gas pipe or a ceiling collapses during works, what is usually the costs /insurance situation?
  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494
    @Fire, do you mean that you are having the whole side of the shed replaced or just the narrow strip of wood under the roof?  If the latter, all you need is a piece of treated batten of the right size, which can then be painted. 

    I think the sides of the shed are usually just tongue and ply panels of treated roof but I'm unsure why you'd need just one side to be replaced.

    Both jobs shouldn't be that expensive, although wood prices are sky high at the moment OH's carpenter nephew told us last week. Hope you've got a quote in advance.

    The answer to your second query is that any incidents like that should be covered by the tradespeople's insurance, which is why it's important to check. You might be able to claim first on your house insurance, especially if you have 'Accidental Risks' covered on both Building and Contents insurances and they might then counter claim against the tradesperson.
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  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Thanks. The quote for fascia is £30 - which is fine. The west side of the shed needs the fascia board replacing, a bit similar to the picture. The wood needs preserving each year, which is a faff.


  • NormandyLizNormandyLiz Posts: 788
    My personal opinion is UPVC 'fake wood' looks just that, fake. It may be easier to maintain but it's its only redeeming feature. I would also imagine it would be a pain to paint if you ever wanted to change colour, and at minimum would probably require a different type of paint to the rest of the shed.

    I'd stick with wood.
  • McRazzMcRazz Posts: 440
    I've bought UC4 landscape joinery boards for my shed & garage fascia's. Specifically these from Champion...

    https://www.championtimber.com/20-x-144mm-uc4-treated-redwood-planed-landscape-joinery-25150tc4e

    They've got a nice eased edge as they are joinery grade so not rough at all. You could paint these as they come but I like the aesthetic as it is. 
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    That's great. Thanks
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    Fire said:
    Also - if a builder puts a pick through a gas pipe or a ceiling collapses during works, what is usually the costs /insurance situation?

    The builder should claim off their insurance if they cause damage.  No cost should fall to their customers.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    KT53 said:
    Fire said:
    Also - if a builder puts a pick through a gas pipe or a ceiling collapses during works, what is usually the costs /insurance situation?

    The builder should claim off their insurance if they cause damage.  No cost should fall to their customers.
    Agreed … that’s why it’s so important to check that the builder has current appropriate insurance before they start work. 

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  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    edited December 2023
    When you ask a builder if he has current appropriate insurance before doing work and he says yes, I’d be interested to know whether you accept his word or ask for physical proof? 
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited December 2023
    The builder we used for the work on this house happily showed me the certificate as soon as we mentioned it. 👍  
    … and much as we trust him we made a note of the insurance company and certificate number. He was perfectly happy with that. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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