Replacing fascia boards

[downtheroad]

I am going to be replacing dryrotted 2X10 fascia boards on my house. The 2 boards on the gable end are 21' long each. Can I use shorter (10'-12') length boards and butt them together with a scarf joint and caulk the seams or should I replace them with 21' boards.

Thanks for any help,

[DUD]

In this part of the country, we couldn't afford a 2 X 10 X 21' even if We could find them. I covered mine with vinyl. But You can use shorter stock. Bill

[siliconbauhaus]

If you dont mind seeing a joint then use the method you mentioned. Are you replacing it with wood or PVC?

[WayneJ]

My choice would be PVC, and never have to paint them.

[Hellrazor]

You can use shorter boards, just make sure you have the seams fall on a rafter tail.

[downtheroad]

Thanks for the help guys. I will be using Douglas Fir to match what already is on the house. I'm glad I can use 10' and 12' boards. I can at least get that length home in my truck without too much trouble.

Thanks again

[Pappy]

When you put them up, install the part of the joint that goes under/behind last. With the first piece nailed on, have a helper push the second piece in to get the joint as tight as possible.