Roofline FAQs
What type of fascia board products do you produce?
We produce two types: direct fix Euroboard which is 18mm thick and capping board which is 9mm thick.
We produce two types: direct fix Euroboard which is 18mm thick and capping board which is 9mm thick.
Are your roofline products BBA accredited?
Yes. The assessment report number is 01/3783.
Yes. The assessment report number is 01/3783.
Can I buy “blue white” roofline products from Eurocell?
Yes, we have a range of blue white products, which include capping boards, utility boards, cloaking fillets, quadrants and D mouldings.
Yes, we have a range of blue white products, which include capping boards, utility boards, cloaking fillets, quadrants and D mouldings.
Do you supply a low-pitch conservatory roof?
We have two options for you. The IQ750 lean-to “roof in a box” is readily available at all of our Eurocell branches in modular sizes. It’s available in white, golden oak and rosewood finishes. We also have the Everlite Enduro roof which has a 60mm-thick roof panel with no rafter bars. This is ideal for conservatories, porches or car port applications.
We have two options for you. The IQ750 lean-to “roof in a box” is readily available at all of our Eurocell branches in modular sizes. It’s available in white, golden oak and rosewood finishes. We also have the Everlite Enduro roof which has a 60mm-thick roof panel with no rafter bars. This is ideal for conservatories, porches or car port applications.
Do you offer cream roofline products to complement your other cream products?
Yes, we have a variety of fascia and soffit boards in cream, as well as cream rainwater products which can be supplied to order. All are precisely colour-matched to our window profiles.
Yes, we have a variety of fascia and soffit boards in cream, as well as cream rainwater products which can be supplied to order. All are precisely colour-matched to our window profiles.
Are your roofline products fire rated?
Eurocell roofline boards and trims have been tested to BS476, Part 7: 1997, Class 1 for surface spread of flame.
Eurocell roofline boards and trims have been tested to BS476, Part 7: 1997, Class 1 for surface spread of flame.
What fixings should I use with your fascia boards?
You need to fix all fascia boards at two positions at the recommended fixing centres (600mm on Euroboards and at every rafter for capping board) – one fixing is not sufficient. You should use the stainless steel marine grade A4316 fixing pins that we supply in our branches. Do not use standard steel pins as they will corrode, resulting in staining on the surface of the boards.
You need to fix all fascia boards at two positions at the recommended fixing centres (600mm on Euroboards and at every rafter for capping board) – one fixing is not sufficient. You should use the stainless steel marine grade A4316 fixing pins that we supply in our branches. Do not use standard steel pins as they will corrode, resulting in staining on the surface of the boards.
When fitting fascia boards, do I have to allow for expansion?
Yes, you will need to leave a 5mm gap between the white boards and an 8mm gap for woodgrain boards. When you fit the trims, be sure to glue only one side of the trim to the boards to allow expansion to take place.
Yes, you will need to leave a 5mm gap between the white boards and an 8mm gap for woodgrain boards. When you fit the trims, be sure to glue only one side of the trim to the boards to allow expansion to take place.
What woodgrain options does Eurocell offer?
The popular choices are golden oak and rosewood, which we offer on many of our profiles. We have our standard white and blue white colours in the PVC-U finish and, more recently, we have added our own cream colour. To give the products the woodgrain look we apply Renolit foils to the profiles, enabling us to offer black ash along with the rosewood and golden oak options. We have also launched three new options, which are Irish oak, grey woodgrain and white ash on selected products in our roofline and window trim ranges.
The popular choices are golden oak and rosewood, which we offer on many of our profiles. We have our standard white and blue white colours in the PVC-U finish and, more recently, we have added our own cream colour. To give the products the woodgrain look we apply Renolit foils to the profiles, enabling us to offer black ash along with the rosewood and golden oak options. We have also launched three new options, which are Irish oak, grey woodgrain and white ash on selected products in our roofline and window trim ranges.
What is the best solution to the problem of rotten felt underlay beneath roof tiles when fitting new PVC-U roofline?
This is a very important area of the roof structure and the problem is very common. We suggest that you remove the bottom two rows of roof tiles and cut back the felt to a point where it is in sound condition, usually approximately 100mm. Then you need to fit a PVC-U felt tray product, which is available from our branches. This replaces the rotted felt and ensures that any moisture running down the roof beneath the tiles will drain away into the guttering. Then re-fit the bottom two rows of tiles on top of the felt tray. We offer this product with a ventilator and also with a ventilator and bird comb to ensure that you get full ventilation while preventing birds from entering the roof space.
This is a very important area of the roof structure and the problem is very common. We suggest that you remove the bottom two rows of roof tiles and cut back the felt to a point where it is in sound condition, usually approximately 100mm. Then you need to fit a PVC-U felt tray product, which is available from our branches. This replaces the rotted felt and ensures that any moisture running down the roof beneath the tiles will drain away into the guttering. Then re-fit the bottom two rows of tiles on top of the felt tray. We offer this product with a ventilator and also with a ventilator and bird comb to ensure that you get full ventilation while preventing birds from entering the roof space.
Can you supply anything to prevent water that drains from a conservatory roof forming puddles on the patio area?
You could easily install a PVC-U underground drainage pipe system to eliminate this problem. You would connect the bottom of the down-pipe to a drain connector and run a length of underground drainage pipework to a nearby surface water drain or soak-away. We have a selection of fittings and pipes suitable for this project, which are stocked at many of our branches.
You could easily install a PVC-U underground drainage pipe system to eliminate this problem. You would connect the bottom of the down-pipe to a drain connector and run a length of underground drainage pipework to a nearby surface water drain or soak-away. We have a selection of fittings and pipes suitable for this project, which are stocked at many of our branches.
The only door canopies I can find are GRP ones that look like plastic. Do you offer any alternatives?
Yes, you can order a ‘flat pack’ canopy from any Eurocell branch. Delivery is usually within 48 hours and you can choose a ‘lean-to’ or a pitched roof version. They are self-assembly and are very fast and easy to erect. They feature very realistic individual slate-effect tiles for the roof, with a white square frame to support the roof panels.
Yes, you can order a ‘flat pack’ canopy from any Eurocell branch. Delivery is usually within 48 hours and you can choose a ‘lean-to’ or a pitched roof version. They are self-assembly and are very fast and easy to erect. They feature very realistic individual slate-effect tiles for the roof, with a white square frame to support the roof panels.
Some rosewood cladding planks that I fitted last year are distorting at just one end of the installation. What’s the problem?
It’s likely that you have installed these ‘foiled’ products in the same way you would install plain white products, which is incorrect. When installing the white products we recommend that you leave a 5mm gap to allow for expansion of the boards (roofline and cladding). With foiled options, such as rosewood, the gap should be increased to 8mm to allow for the extra expansion that occurs with these darker boards. The boards are sold in 5-metre lengths but our recommendation is that they are fitted in maximum lengths of 2.5.metres to allow for the increased expansion. More joints means more expansion gaps.
It’s likely that you have installed these ‘foiled’ products in the same way you would install plain white products, which is incorrect. When installing the white products we recommend that you leave a 5mm gap to allow for expansion of the boards (roofline and cladding). With foiled options, such as rosewood, the gap should be increased to 8mm to allow for the extra expansion that occurs with these darker boards. The boards are sold in 5-metre lengths but our recommendation is that they are fitted in maximum lengths of 2.5.metres to allow for the increased expansion. More joints means more expansion gaps.
What is the best way to fit corner and joint trims to your fascia boards?
When you collect your boards from your local Eurocell branch, pick up some of our super-glue products. Apply this to the trims in question, ON ONE SIDE ONLY. When you place the trims on to the boards you must only glue them to one of the boards you are joining, NOT BOTH. If you glue the trim to both boards you will restrict the movement of the boards when they expand and before too long the trims will crack. If you prefer to nail the trims to the boards the same principal applies, fix to one board only.
When you collect your boards from your local Eurocell branch, pick up some of our super-glue products. Apply this to the trims in question, ON ONE SIDE ONLY. When you place the trims on to the boards you must only glue them to one of the boards you are joining, NOT BOTH. If you glue the trim to both boards you will restrict the movement of the boards when they expand and before too long the trims will crack. If you prefer to nail the trims to the boards the same principal applies, fix to one board only.