Dormer window barge boards

Question

Are dormer window barge boards (the bit above the window) a decorative rather than structural feature?

Anthony · Answer

There are both they stop bad wether getting in ya roof amd also when they are fitted correctly look very nice

Adam John · Answer

These are semi structural as that close the roof space of and if they start to rot then they will then stay to rot the rafters and allow birds to enter the roof space

Darren · Answer

Yes they r a fascia rather than a structural timber

Chris · Answer

On a dormer window, the barge board is fitted normally just for weathering and to provide a face for the tiles to sit on.   There should be a rafter behind the barge board which normally the barge board is fitted to.

Matthew · Answer

Assuming fascia board seen from the front of the building then not structural but necessary nevertheless

Justin · Answer

A bit of both they give a sound fixing for guttering brackets

Jamie · Answer

The barge board on dormers will have the first row of tiles resting on it. It may also have a facia over vent too. Ultimately they are non structural but do have some structural responsibilities, they also provide the support for the guttering.

Peter · Answer

Not decorative. Whilst can look good. Especially ifreplace lead. They have    crucial roll. The top slate or tile used to clad dorma   or e en pvc linning board has to have a fixing which is covered by barge board /flashing.   . Secondly the barge board is providing a finish to a  section of dorma meeting roof or cheeks. Again providing a solid finish for roof drip or gutter fixing.

Michael · Answer

They are both decorative and serve a function, they protect the roof structure from driving rain

Keith · Answer

Barge boards and facia boards are not structural Barge boards are fitted to the Gable ends of buildings and Facia boards are fitted to carry gutters.

Dormer window barge boards

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