Replacing Rotted Roof Eves

A piece of fascia at the end of the roof slope may include some odd angles.

Replacing rotted roof eves.

If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. Start by prying off the ledger boards to release the plywood. Step 4 remove soffit. Remove the damaged board all the way to the nearest seam.

Step 5 take off rotted. The new material should match the old in thickness and width whether it is wood or composite material. How to repair rotted eaves. Position the replacement boards over the rafter and secure them using galvanized nails or 2 5 inches 6 4 cm wood screws.

Replace any damaged or missing ice barrier on your roof overlapping new pieces over the old. If the water streams into. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound. Step 3 take off the rotted fascia.

While you are preparing for your repairs do a thorough check. Change a rotten or damaged fascia board. In order to completely pry the damaged piece loose you may have to lift up the metal eave strip just above it. Local building codes call for an ice barrier to cover either the bottom 3 feet or 6 feet of the roof.

Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation.

Soffit and fascia repair 1. It was very easy. Install a new fascia board. You can install a new fascia board in a couple of hours with the right tools to d.

Run a hose on your roof. Step 2 remove the shingle mold. Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards. Pull down to remove the old soffit.

Attach the new fascia. Step 1 inspect your damage. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7.