Soffits and fascia

evilgoose

Hello,
I'm thinking about trying to do the facia and soffit on my bay window. There is no guttering there. Should the felt be tucked in behind the plastic facia (the tidy option) or left overhand the facia so any water can run away?

I believe if there was guttering the felt would overlap and rest on the gutter to allow any water to run into the gutter.

thanks.

thebaldwindowfitter

the felt should go over the fascia and into the gutter

evilgoose

Thanks, but in the case of my bay, there wont be any guttering there. So I'm a little unsure.

thebaldwindowfitter

still should go over the top any water getting behind the fascia could end up trapped

evilgoose

Thanks again. I thought so, but hoped to be told otherwise
As it's not going to be overly attractive.

27col

It needs to go on the outside. At least then you will know that the water is not going somewhere that you cannot see.

dougk_2

Really you should have guttering going around the bay. Most properties do.

evilgoose

The whole area (1950's ex council) dont have the guttering on the bay, so it might look out of place to add it.
You've got me wondering now.

thebaldwindowfitter

start a new trend .it will stop your windows getting as dirty