what are rake boards
February 13, 2015 at 3:06 PM. A rake board. Itâs not just what you use to clear your lawn of fallen leaves. On a gable roof, the rake board, or fascia, is the slanting edge at the end wall of the house. Contact H & S Roofing and Gutter to replace the rotten rake boards into beautiful new ones. Wood is the most commonly used material for a fascia.