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filling a gap

fryup · 2009-10-21 12:57:52

Hello, At the gable end of my house ive got a 1/2 inch gap running between the tiles and facia board. Im wondering whats the best way to fill it, could i use those polystherne foam cans? are they any good? does the foam last and is it waterproof? Or should i use something more solid? Thanks in advance.

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21-10-2009 1:57pm

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fryup

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Hello,

At the gable end of my house ive got a 1/2 inch gap running between the tiles and facia board.

Im wondering whats the best way to fill it, could i use those polystherne foam cans? are they any good? does the foam last and is it waterproof?

Or should i use something more solid?

Thanks in advance.

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#2 21-10-2009 4:39pm
Joey the lips

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It depends where the gap is if its on the flat or the vertical. Personally I would fill it with foam and face it off with silicone sealent. Have you any pictures to see better.

If your gutters are black or grey use gutter seal as its 99% silicone

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#3 21-10-2009 5:29pm
fryup

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its this sort of set up with the roof coming to an apex

http://www.logikwindows.zoomshare.com/files/gable_end_finished_distant.JPG

btw >the tiles are slate and the facia board is pvc

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