Installing Fascias and Soffits

Mr Plastic is a Premier Freefoam stockist. We hold large quantities of Fascia, Soffit and Rainwater systems manufactured by Freefoam.

Here are some handy tips to help you choose the correct Freefoam fascia for your requirements:

Storage and Handling prior to fitting:

  • Store all fascias, soffits and any trim lengths on a flat surface. These should not be propped up against anything or bent
  • Stack boards no higher than 1m
  • Avoid contact with and paint, solvents, bitumen, creosote, etc
  • All coloured products should not be stored in direct sunlight as this could cause heat distortion

Cutting Fascia & Soffit Boards:

  • Use standard carpentry tools
  • Power tools can be used when run at the appropriate speed for timber
  • Nail and screw holes do no need to be pre-drilled

Which board should you choose?

New Build or Full Replacement

These boards require no backing board and are self-supporting. These should be fixed with Plastops colour matching nails (N65).

The thickness of the full replacement boards are as follows:

Cover Over (Cap Over)

These boards are designed to be placed over the existing fascia and bargeboard that are in sound condition. They can also be used with a backing board in refurbishment work.

The thickness of the capping boards are as follows:

Once you have chosen your fascia, you will need to choose the appropriate nails and accessories to complete you installation....

Pins and Nails

Here is a table showing which pins and nails should be used with which boards:

FixingBoardMax Centres
N50 Capping Boards: FW & FO White 600mm
Woodgrain 400mm
N65 Full Replacement and New Build Boards: FMS, FMO,FMR & FMF White 600mm
Woodgrain 400mm
P30 & P40 Soffit White 600mm
Woodgrain 400mm
CP30 Hollow Soffit White 600mm
Woodgrain 400mm

Accessories and Trims

Here is a table showing which accessories and trims should be used with which boards:

AccessoryCapping Board: FW Plain FasciaCapping Board: FO Ogee FasciaFull Replacement: FMF Flat FasciaFull Replacement: FMO Ogee FasciaFull Replacement: FMR Round Nose FasciaFull Replacement: FMS Square Leg Fascia
Joiner FWJ & FWJJ FOJ & FOJJ FFMJJ FOJ & FOJJ FMRJJ FWJ & FWJJ
External Corner FWX & FWXX FOX & FOXX FFMXX FOX & FOXX FMRXX FWX & FWXX
Internal Corner FWXI FOXI   FOXI FMRXI FWXI
End Cap FWDC       FMRDC FWDC

Colour Options

Codes above show all codes for white board only. All trims are also available in the following Woodgrain colours:

  • Black Ash (WGB)
  • Rosewood (WGR)
  • Light Oak (WGO)
  • Mahogany (WGM)
  • Anthracite Grey (WGA)

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