Fascia Boards South Africa are the boards along the lower edge of the roof, fixed to the rafter or truss ends, that the gutters are usually screwed to. Describe the job once and compare quotes for repair, replacement or cladding.
- Rotten or loose fascia is a common reason gutters sag and pull away.
- Best fixed before new gutters go up.
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Fascia runs horizontally along the eaves, at the bottom edge of each roof slope. It closes off the rafter ends and carries the gutter brackets. The sloping boards on the gable ends are barge boards, a different part of the roofline.
Gutter Fixing Considerations
- Brackets need sound fascia; screws do not hold in soft or rotten timber.
- The fascia must be straight, or the gutter fall will be uneven.
- Leaking gutters rot fascia from behind, so check both together.
- When replacing gutters, inspect the fascia once the old gutter is off.
Material Options
- Timber. Pine is cheapest; treated pine and meranti last longer. Needs painting every few years.
- Fibre cement. Does not rot and resists termites. Nutec is a well-known brand. Needs paint for colour.
- PVC / uPVC. Low maintenance, no painting, but check the bracket fixing method with your gutter installer.
Damage to Look For
- Soft, spongy or crumbling timber, often behind leaking gutter joints.
- Peeling paint and dark staining.
- Gaps between fascia and roof, letting in birds, rodents or bees.
- Cracked or broken fibre-cement boards.
- Gutter brackets pulling out.
Repair, Replace or Clad
Repair
Short rotten sections are cut out and replaced, then painted.
Replace
Long runs of damaged timber are replaced with new timber or fibre cement, often when gutters are replaced.
Cladding
Sound timber fascia can be covered with aluminium, Chromadek or PVC cladding, so it does not need repainting. Cladding over rot only hides the problem.
Fascia Board Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Pine fascia, installed | R85 - R150 per metre |
| Treated pine fascia, installed | R120 - R200 per metre |
| Meranti fascia, installed | R180 - R350 per metre |
| Fibre cement (Nutec) fascia, installed | R160 - R280 per metre |
| PVC fascia, installed | R140 - R240 per metre |
| Fibre-cement fascia, 3.6 m length, retail | About R125 |
| Typical home, pine, 40 - 50 m | R3,400 - R7,500 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from price guides and retailer listings published on South African websites (updated November 2025, plus undated retailer listings), checked 15 October 2026 and rounded. Sources disagree, and most installed rates come from Gauteng guides, so quotes in your area can differ. Unless a row says so, the sources do not state whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. Photos or a site visit and a written quote set the actual price.
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Get Fascia Board QuotesFrequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a fascia and a barge board?
Fascia runs along the bottom edge of the roof where gutters fix. Barge boards run up the sloping gable ends and usually carry no gutter.
Can new gutters be fitted to old fascia?
Only if the fascia is sound and straight. Rotten fascia should be repaired or replaced first, or the new gutters will pull loose.
Is fibre-cement fascia better than timber?
Fibre cement does not rot and resists termites. Timber is cheaper and easier to work. Both need paint.
Should I clad my fascia?
Cladding saves repainting, but only over sound timber. Rot under cladding keeps spreading.
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