Or is it a structural item as well.
Is starter board used for esthetics?
Apr 25, 2005
Last reply: 21 years ago
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Ok I guess this is my real question: Open eaves are a fire hazard right....so is starter board on roof eaves used for fire resistance? And if so...what about the rafter tails? Wouldn't those be vurnable to fire. So I'm thinking the need for starter board is for fire resistance.…
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Ok I guess this is my real question: Open eaves are a fire hazard right....so is starter board on roof eaves used for fire resistance? And if so...what about the rafter tails? Wouldn't those be vurnable to fire. So I'm thinking the need for starter board is for fire resistance. I'm probably wrong but oh well, can someone enlighten me.
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