Fascias, Soffits & Guttering trade jargon

Jargon by trade
Down pipe

A plastic, cast iron or steel pipe which takes rain water away from gutterings to drains.

Eaves

The lower edges of a sloping roof where the first tiles of slates are laid into the fascia board.

Fascia board

檐板:附在屋檐上用以覆盖固定排水沟的椽头的嵌板

Gutter

A trough that directs water from the eaves to the down pipes.

Soffit board

A panel fixed to the lower end of rafters underneath the eaves of a house.

Underlay

A layer of material laid between a covering and a sub-structure - for example between a carpet and the floorboards beneath it.

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