Replacing Rotted Roof Eves

Remove the damaged board all the way to the nearest seam.

Replacing rotted roof eves.

Change a rotten or damaged fascia board. Step 1 inspect your damage. Replace any damaged or missing ice barrier on your roof overlapping new pieces over the old. Attach the new fascia.

Install a new fascia board. While you are preparing for your repairs do a thorough check. I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation. Run a hose on your roof.

A piece of fascia at the end of the roof slope may include some odd angles. Step 2 remove the shingle mold. Position the replacement boards over the rafter and secure them using galvanized nails or 2 5 inches 6 4 cm wood screws. Start by prying off the ledger boards to release the plywood.

Local building codes call for an ice barrier to cover either the bottom 3 feet or 6 feet of the roof. How to repair rotted eaves. You can install a new fascia board in a couple of hours with the right tools to d. Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration.

Step 5 take off rotted. Step 3 take off the rotted fascia. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. Pull down to remove the old soffit.

If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. Step 4 remove soffit. Remove the rotted section of fascia. Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards.

The new material should match the old in thickness and width whether it is wood or composite material. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. It was very easy. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound.

If the water streams into. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7. If the plywood under the eves is warped or damaged beyond repair it s better to replace it.