The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma
Fascia Board in Tacoma & the South Sound
Fascia repair and replacement so the gutters on your South Sound home have solid wood to hang from.
- Licensed & Insured
- Seamless Gutters Formed On-Site
- Serving the South Sound
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Fascia Board in Tacoma & the South Sound, WA: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Tacoma replaces rotted, split or water-damaged fascia board and reinstalls the gutter with new hangers, so the system holds through the wet season. Call (253) 777-1572 or book online.
What is a fascia board? Sometimes also called soffit board, fascia is a board running horizontally under a roof edge. It covers the openings between the rafters of the roof. Typically consisting of wood, wood substitute, or metal, the fascia board along with the soffit, encloses the attic space of the home. The fascia commonly helps to hold up, and stabilize gutters.
Fascia
Fascia can be found in many of today’s modern homes. However, older Colonial or Victorian homes with ornate rafter tails will not have fascia boards. These older homes were originally created without fascia because it was believed that the big roof overhangs, created by these ornate rafter tails, were adequately large enough to repel water far enough away from the foundation of the home. Although this is often the belief, it is not always true. Water can still find a way back into the foundation of your home. This water can also damage siding, paint, windows, and doors.
If your home’s fascia is damaged, rotted, or missing completely, it is recommended that this is fixed. The Brothers That Just Do Gutters can repair your fascia with an aluminum fascia wrap, which comes in multiple sizes, or we can replace the fascia completely.
It is often difficult to tell if the fascia is rotted without first removing the gutter itself. However, if water has been running between the fascia and gutter for some time, then there is a high probability of rotted fascia. A rotted fascia board cannot properly support a gutter system designed to carry the weight of sustained rainfall and soaked debris.
Soffit
Soffit is the layer of wood, vinyl or aluminum that extends from the bottom of the fascia to the top piece of your wall board. Together, they protect the rafters from weather, moisture, and allow air to flow through soffits and vents. Airflow is important in the enclosed attic space to keep the temperatures equal. If your home’s soffit needs to be replaced or you do not have soffit, we can install it for you. We currently offer and install perforated vinyl soffit.
Roof Straps
In the cases where a home has no fascia, and installing fascia is not an option, The Brothers That Just Do Gutters are able to install a gutter without the fascia by using roof straps. The roof straps attach to the hidden hanger inside the gutter and secure right onto the roof. If the roof is older, it is not recommended to lift up the shingles to insert the strap. This can damage or break shingles. In most cases the roof strap must be secured on top of the shingles. Installing a gutter system using this process is strong, but is not often as strong as installing with a fascia. Roof hangers are also not as aesthetically pleasing. If your home has a slate, tile or cedar shingle roof, it is highly recommended that you do not use the roof strap method.
Here are some reasons why having a fascia board (in good condition) is the best option:
Another option for homes that currently do not have fascia and/or installation is not possible, is to build out the overhang. Then install fascia on this extended overhang, which we’d then install the gutters on.
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Services
More Ways We Help South Sound Homeowners
Related services from the same local crews.
Aluminum and specialty gutters formed on-site to the exact length of your roofline. No factory seams, sized for South Sound rainfall.
Learn more Gutter CleaningFir and cedar needles, big-leaf maple seed and moss cleared by hand, downspouts flushed and tested.
Learn more Gutter RepairLeaking seams, sagging runs, loose hangers and rotted fascia, repaired the same visit when possible.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsFine metal mesh built for fir and cedar country. Stops needles and moss debris while 37 to 40 inches of rain a year flows through.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramScheduled cleanings before the needle drop and again after the wet season so your system never gets a season off.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsFascia board, underground drainage and under-deck systems that move water away from your foundation.
Learn moreHow it works
From first call to clean rooflines
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is going on with your South Sound gutters. Same local team answers.
- 2On-site walkthrough
A Solutionist checks the roofline, downspouts and drainage and gives you a written estimate.
- 3The work gets done
Seamless runs formed in your driveway, cleaning and repairs finished the same visit when possible.
- 4Walkthrough and clean-up
We flush-test the system, show you the results and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
Why the Brothers
Why South Sound Homeowners Call the Brothers
Jamie and Zeke Edwards live here. When you call (253) 777-1572 you reach the local team that works in Tacoma every week.
Our truck carries the machine. Each run is extruded on-site to the exact length of your roofline, so there are no factory seams to leak in the wet season.
BroGuard fine metal mesh stops fir and cedar needles, maple seed and moss debris while heavy rain flows through. Nothing plastic on your roofline.
Cleanings before the needle drop, downspout flushing and repairs scheduled before the first atmospheric river, so your gutters are not the weak link in November.
Year-round
Your South Sound gutter calendar
What we are doing on South Sound rooflines each season, so your system is ready before the weather asks it to work.
- Fall · Sep to NovPre-rain cleaning
Fir and cedar needles, maple seed and moss cleared and downspouts flushed before the wet season starts.
- Winter · Nov to MarAtmospheric river response
Overflow, clog and moss calls prioritized ahead of forecast systems, plus emergency repair on loose runs.
- Spring · Apr to MaySpring clean-out and guards
Big-leaf maple seed and blossom cleared, and BroGuard fine mesh installed to stop the needle drop.
- Summer · Jun to AugInstall season
The dry window for new seamless runs, fascia repair and downspout upgrades before the rain returns.
The Work
Real Crews. Real South Sound Homes.
Reviews
What the South Sound Homeowners Say
“I had a great experience with The Brothers That Just Do Gutters on my Tacoma home. The crew were professional, communicative, and did outstanding work. The new gutters and gutter guards look great, everything was installed with attention to detail, and they left the job site spotless. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and great service.”
Posted on Google“I had the Brothers Gutters put new gutters on my 26×108 ft building. They not only gave me the best price but their customer service was outstanding. They were on time with the appointment and finished in 2 hours. I would highly recommend them when doing your gutter repair or primary install.”
Posted on Google“At the start, Zeke was willing to work with my schedule, and they were prompt and on time. They worked with me, giving me options on the locations and directions of the downspouts, explaining the pros and cons of each option. Their pricing was very competitive… I highly recommend their services, even if it is not the lowest price. You won’t regret it.”
Posted on GoogleFascia Board Questions, Answered
Often you cannot tell for sure until the gutter comes down, because rot starts where water has been running between the gutter and the board. From the ground, look for peeling paint on the fascia, soft spots and a run that sags between hangers. If water has been getting behind your gutters all winter, a Solutionist can check the board during a free estimate.
Yes. The Brothers That Just Do Gutters Tacoma replaces rotted, split or water-damaged fascia board and reinstalls the gutter with new hangers. That way the system holds through the wet season instead of pulling loose from soft wood.
Yes. Damaged fascia can be repaired with an aluminum fascia wrap, which comes in multiple sizes, or the board can be replaced completely. A Solutionist will tell you which makes sense once the condition of the wood is clear.
Yes. Some older homes with ornate rafter tails were built without fascia. Gutters can be hung with roof straps attached to the hidden hanger inside the gutter, though that is not recommended on slate, tile or cedar shingle roofs. Another option is building out the overhang and adding fascia.
Yes. If your soffit needs replacing or your home does not have any, we install perforated vinyl soffit. Vented soffit lets air move through the attic and closes off the space so insects and animals stay out.
Because it stays wet. A long rainy season, gutters packed with needles and moss, and water running behind the trough keep the board damp for months. Rotted fascia cannot support a gutter carrying sustained rainfall and soaked debris. Call (253) 777-1572 for a free look.
Service area
Tacoma communities we serve
Every community on this list is inside our service area and gets the same local crews, on-site seamless gutters and free written estimates. Cities with an arrow have their own local page. For anywhere else on the list, call (253) 777-1572 or request a free quote and a Solutionist will come out.
- Auburn
- Bonney Lake
- Browns Point
- Burien
- Des Moines
- Eastside
- Edgewood
- Federal Way
- Fife
- Fircrest
- Kent
- Lake Tapps
- Lakeland Hills
- Lea Hill
- Midland
- Milton
- Normandy Park
- North End
- Northeast Tacoma
- Pacific
- Puyallup
- Ruston
- South Hill
- South Tacoma
- Stadium District
- Sumner
- Tacoma
- University Place
- West End
- Algona
- Dash Point
- Hilltop
- Old Town
- Proctor
- Fircrest
- Sumner
- Fife
- Milton
- Edgewood
- Burien
- Normandy Park
- Pacific
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The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · Tacoma · (253) 777-1572 · Serving Tacoma, WA and the South Sound
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