RT-4612-6

RT-4612-6 PVC Rafter Tail 

A single hooked cut followed by an unbroken sweep is what defines RT-4612-6. The notch marks where the decoration starts, and the remaining two-thirds of the tail is given over to one long wave. Made in cellular PVC, it reproduces the look of exposed rafter ends without carrying any load. 

Hooked notch, then one long sweep 

Roughly a third of the way out from the wall, the underside of RT-4612-6 is cut by a hooked notch that points back toward the building. From there the line runs briefly level, dips into a shallow hollow and rises in a long S-curve, finishing in a slim square tip beneath the straight top edge. 

Its closest relative is RT-4610-4, which places a similar hooked notch at about the same point; on RT-4612-6 the wave is longer and finishes thinner. RT-4622-6 adds two small steps ahead of its notch. The flowing outline suits Mediterranean, coastal and Spanish-influenced elevations as well as porches and gable overhangs. 

What it is made of 

HB Elements forms RT-4612-6 from hollow-core cellular PVC using its patented manufacturing method. The tail is purely ornamental, so it should never be asked to hold weight. 

Mounting hardware is part of the package: a cleat and adhesive. Shorten the tail with a saw where the eave is shallow, then attach it over PVC soffit, stucco, wood or cement fiber. A clean surface is all the paint needs. 

Pairing with HB soffit panels 

A V-groove ceiling such as VGP-5-08 sets crisp straight lines beside the long wave, while the tails cover the panel joints. Fascia and frieze board from the HB soffit ceilings line finish the eave; the tail can also be ordered on its own.

Getting a size recommendation 

Email a PDF of your elevations or sections to info@hbelementsinc.com for a size proposal, or call (954) 784-8216. Standard dimensions are listed on the Rafter Tails Spec Sheet, and you can compare every profile on the HB rafter tails page.