Straightedge for Subfascia
To align subfascia before nailing it in place, use the framing nailer as a straightedge.
There are different techniques for aligning subfascia before nailing it in place. Here’s mine: I use the framing nailer as a straightedge to align the top outside corner of the subfascia with the top of the rafter tail. By using this method, I don’t have to fumble around with a Speed Square or other tool while at the same time trying to hold both the subfascia and the nailer.
—Josh Risberg, Rosemount, Minn.
Edited and illustrated by Charles Miller.
From Fine Homebuilding #320
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