Okay so I am building a 16x24 cabin in the boonies. All of the major framing is done, roof sheathing is up.
So the rafter tails have a 12" overhang, roof is a 5-pitch. I ran 2x8 subfascia boards through the table saw to "slope" the top edge so that it aligns with the roof pitch. That's all good. The faces of the rafter tails are about 6"
Before I put the drip edge on though, I think I need to decide on fascia. I'm told that 1x8 cedar is the very best choice, followed by 1x8 pine, followed by the 8x1/4 in hardie board stuff
Is the cedar really worth paying almost double the pine price? Is the hardie stuff sufficient? I want it to last but I don't want to go nuts with the money. In other words I'll spend the extra money ... if it truly is worth it.
So the rafter tails have a 12" overhang, roof is a 5-pitch. I ran 2x8 subfascia boards through the table saw to "slope" the top edge so that it aligns with the roof pitch. That's all good. The faces of the rafter tails are about 6"
Before I put the drip edge on though, I think I need to decide on fascia. I'm told that 1x8 cedar is the very best choice, followed by 1x8 pine, followed by the 8x1/4 in hardie board stuff
Is the cedar really worth paying almost double the pine price? Is the hardie stuff sufficient? I want it to last but I don't want to go nuts with the money. In other words I'll spend the extra money ... if it truly is worth it.
