Rotten Roof Boards

How to fix a rotten board on a roof safety first.

Rotten roof boards.

Your fascia boards are the long boards the run just under the roof. Commonly what you can see of the rotted wood is only part of the problem it is what you cannot see under the surface of the wood that can be the main issue. Your gutters could be working well but if your fascia boards are rotten that s a problem. Fortunately repairing rotten or weathered eaves is a relatively simple project that you can do yourself without ever having to climb onto your roof.

Locate nails that hold shingles in place by lifting up on the end shingle above the one you plan to remove. Water seeps into your roofing system in many different ways. They decrease the strength of the roof allow for moisture penetration and spread rot to other areas of the roof. What causes roof decking to rot.

We ll outline safety precautions removal procedures and tools needed for the job. Cut away the damaged area. Since roof decking is made from wood and wood composites it is particularly susceptible to rotting and water damage when continuously exposed to sustained or excess moisture. The fascia is attached to the end of the roof and supports the lower edge of the bottom row of roof tiles.

Start by prying away the bottom and sides of the old eaves and cutting new materials to match. Set the depth of your circular saw to the thickness of the roof decking. Your gutters sit right next to them. Apply a resilient weatherproof coating to the new pieces then secure them using stainless steel nails.

You may need to cut a little extra to expose enough of the trusses and make sure you get rid of all the rotten wood. You ll be working on a ladder and perhaps even on. Take safety precautions at every step in the process. When replacing roof decking you first need to get rid of the old rotten section.

Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter. It requires immediate attention either by the homeowner or a professional. Water is your roof s number one enemy.