What Is a Fascia?

Fascia is an architectural term for a vertical frieze or band under a roof edge, or which forms the outer surface of a cornice, visible to an observer.

What is the fascia in the human body?

What is fascia? Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. When stressed, it tightens up.

What is a fascia on a house?

fascia. Trim is the material used to encase windows and doors, among other features, on a home's exterior. Fascia is a horizontal or angled board that encloses the edge or face of the projecting eaves.