My fascia will most likely be made of 1-inch-thick wood, painted white with black metal gutters.
Other details: Dark gray slate, 30-degree hip roof, 8-to 10-inch eave overhang.
We're aiming for a vintage Jane Austen look, and I'm using Frogmore Cottage (2nd photo) as a heritage landmark.
A retired architect in the village stopped by for a chat last year and recommended a deeper fascia, he added that the deep fascia is a characteristic modern feature due to the need for thick attic insulation.
