If you discover that you don t have any fascia boards what happens next.
Attaching ledger to facia with gutters.
Fascia boards are important for attaching gutters.
This method may be one of the most ubiquitous ways of attaching a patio roof.
A home without fascia needs to have gutters attached by roof straps.
Attach the cut 2 by 8 inch lumber to the outside of the fascia board using heavy duty lag screws and washers.
Secure the brackets with 2 inch long 1 4 inch lag screws.
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To do this method you will have the back channel and fascia strengthened by reinforcing two rafters inside the roof.
The soffit enclosing the rafters comes right above the sliding door so there is no room to attach a ledger board above the door.
However they are not completely necessary.
Where can you attach your gutters.
Fix the back channel to the fascia boards underneath the gutter directly.
How to attach gutters without fascia.
Drill 2 inch deep 1 8 inch diameter pilot holes through the fascia and rafter tails where your marks meet the chalk line.
Having an attachment point at every roof rafter will create a stronger attachment.
The fascia board has a gutter attached to it.
The lag screws should be long enough to sink through the fascia board fascia header and 2 inches into the roof rafters.