Replace Rotten Wood Under Roof

First remove the rotten wood and then replace it with new rafters.

Replace rotten wood under roof.

Pry up shingles around the damaged area. After spraying the cpes i glued in some 1 x 2 pieces of wood to add support when i inserted the piece of plywood. Pull down to remove the old soffit. I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation.

Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup. How to fix a rotten board on a roof safety first. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. Remove the rotted section of fascia.

Hold the router so the bit is 1 8 inch 3 2 mm from the back edge of the wood. Dry rot repair job supplies. If the wood is discolored but the screwdriver test did not detect. Remove the rotten wood.

Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted. Take safety precautions at every step in the process. Cut out remove and dispose of damaged material. Rough patch exterior and interior surfaces if needed.

This project requires two parts. 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. Softwood damaged by wood rot is not salvageable and should be replaced as soon as possible to keep the rot from spreading. Use a router with a v shaped bit to remove any remaining rotten wood.

Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. Clean and repair structural framing as necessary. Each shingle is typically secured by eight nails.

Soffit and fascia repair 1. Grind the wood until you reach healthy and solid wood. If you re only replacing the portion of the roof with damage you need to find out the. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.

Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards. Use short back and forth strokes to grind away any rot you couldn t reach with the hammer.