Removing UPVC plastic pins

[usn90]

Any tips for removing the white headed pins used to secure soffit/fascias, without damaging the soffit boards?

I was planning on using some long nose pliers, Is this the best way

[barryrs]

I suspect you will just pop the plastic cap off doing that and be left with the pin.

Personally I have used a scraper to protect the fascia and an upholstery staple remover to lift the pin out far enough to get a claw hammer in.

[usn90]

Thanks just ordered one and a tacklifter

[J6542]

They take a bit of pulling, since they are ring shanked

[usn90]

Is this the same kind of staple remover you used? Its
Not possible to get underneath the pin with this one I’ve bought.




The tack remover is leaving an indent in the fascia, although the one I’ve bought has a bend to it, so I’ve ordered a straight one of Amazon to try

It’s not possible to achieve the initial lift of the pin with the scraper in situ as there isn’t enough gap to get underneath the head, I’ve tried breaking the plastic head first aswell but same issue, hopefully by using the flat one rather than the angled one I should have better result






I’m wondering if drilling the pin out would be better

Edited by usn90 on Wednesday 6th November 18:06

[J6542]

Punch them out in. What are you trying to do by removing them?

[usn90]

They haven’t been installed correctly, I ordered new fascia’s and soffits and then paid someone who came recommended to fit them.

The soffit is supposed to sit more or less on the lip of the fascia, however there’s a massive gap all the way around, I’m not sure whether this is just aesthetically unpleasant or if this could cause an issue, but it doesn’t look right to me so I’m going to do it myself.

He’s also not used the fly mesh I bought

Ignore the dirt, I had the walls jet washed

[J6542]

The soffits are right, it’s the fascia that is too wide? You need to remove the fascia and cut it to suit. Or easiest solution is buy another piece of upvc and cut it down and silicone it into the gap

[usn90]

Ahh, so the fascia should have been cut at the top, retaining the lip at the bottom.

I’ll have a look into your suggestion of cutting another piece down as all the guttering would have to come down.

Is the lack of fly mesh cause for concern?

[J6542]

Plenty of new build around here have the same vented soffit as you do with no mesh. Your easiest solution will be to get 5m lengths of 45mm x 6mm upvc and cut it to fit. It’s only about £8 a length.

[usn90]

Is this it?

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-PVCu-White-Cloakin...

Thanks in advance

[J6542]

Yes or something similar depending how big the gap is. Have a look on Eurocell’s website to see the different products available. They have lots of branches nationwide

[shtu]

Generally, the fascia should have a bit of a downstand from the soffit, to act as a drip. Some fascias even come with a groove for the soffit to slot into and be supported across the whole length. eg, timber example, https://www.chilterntimber.co.uk/product/softwood-...

I'm personally not seeing a major problem with what's in the photo, but if you don't like it, change it.

Pliers like these might be able to get a grip of the nail head, https://www.toolstation.com/wiha-high-leverage-nip...