Repair Overhang On A Roof

In addition to wood you also have the option of choosing a material like cellular pvc fiber cement aluminum or.

Repair overhang on a roof.

Remove rotted fascia remove the rotted section of fascia. A roof shape is considered to be simple if it has six or fewer planes. A common roof shape has between six and 12 planes. Make sure you also pick up enough pressure treated lumber to cut new shingle molds and rafters if necessary.

Advice from a pro 1. The typical thickness range for sheathing is 3 8 to 3 4 inch. Fill the seams where a rafter tail meets the cut end of a rafter with exterior wood filler. Never attach roof sheathing with staples.

Roofing professionals should handle any large or complicated jobs. Roof sheathing comes in grid marked 4 by 8 foot sheets and should be installed perpendicular to the frame. Start by stapling the 6 inch starter strip at the bottom section of roof leaving a 1 inch overhang on the eave to ensure drainage into the gutters. In some cases it may be necessary to remove a section of metal roof.

Be sure to nail the tar strip on each felt layer to ensure maximum hold. 8d ring shank nails should be used instead. If necessary enlist a roofing contractor to fill in the areas where shingles and roofing paper were removed. Sheathing should be a minimum of 19 32 inch thick.

Going from bottom up lay and nail the remaining felt layers with a 2 inch overlap. Roofs and roof repairs are measured in squares 10 foot by 10 foot areas that equal 100 square feet. Going from bottom up lay and nail the remaining felt layers with a 2 inch overlap. To protect these timbers as well as to give a neat finish to the roof and support the guttering the eaves are finished off with boards.

Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or. Sand the filler and apply. If it comes off without splitting. Start by stapling the 6 inch starter strip at the bottom section of roof leaving a 1 inch overhang on the eave to ensure drainage into the gutters.

Remove shingle mold pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. The more squares to be repaired the higher the cost.