Replace Rotten Wood Under Roof

When repair is no longer an option the roof rafters must be replaced.

Replace rotten wood under roof.

Each shingle is typically secured by eight nails. Use short back and forth strokes to grind away any rot you couldn t reach with the hammer. Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted. Pry up shingles around the damaged area.

I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation. Cut out remove and dispose of damaged material. Softwood damaged by wood rot is not salvageable and should be replaced as soon as possible to keep the rot from spreading. This project requires two parts.

Use a router with a v shaped bit to remove any remaining rotten wood. Clean and repair structural framing as necessary. Remove the rotted section of fascia. You ll be working on a ladder and perhaps even on.

Grind the wood until you reach healthy and solid wood. Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards. How to fix rotten wood on a roof locate dry rot roof damage. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.

Soffit and fascia repair 1. Take safety precautions at every step in the process. Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.

At this point i spread fill it epoxy filler from the rot doctor into the entire exposed cavity and then glued in the plywood piece. Hold the router so the bit is 1 8 inch 3 2 mm from the back edge of the wood. How to fix a rotten board on a roof safety first. Rough patch exterior and interior surfaces if needed.

If the wood is discolored but the screwdriver test did not detect. First remove the rotten wood and then replace it with new rafters. After spraying the cpes i glued in some 1 x 2 pieces of wood to add support when i inserted the piece of plywood. Dry rot repair job supplies.

Pull down to remove the old soffit. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.