Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards.
Replace rotten wood under roof.
Cut out remove and dispose of damaged material.
Clean and repair structural framing as necessary.
I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation.
Pry up shingles around the damaged area.
Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted.
Soffit and fascia repair 1.
Softwood damaged by wood rot is not salvageable and should be replaced as soon as possible to keep the rot from spreading.
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.
This project requires two parts.
Pull down to remove the old soffit.
Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.
If the wood is discolored but the screwdriver test did not detect.
Remove the rotted section of fascia.
Dry rot repair job supplies.
Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter.
Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.
Use short back and forth strokes to grind away any rot you couldn t reach with the hammer.
When repair is no longer an option the roof rafters must be replaced.
If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.
Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup.
If you re only replacing the portion of the roof with damage you need to find out the.
How to fix rotten wood on a roof locate dry rot roof damage.
Take safety precautions at every step in the process.
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.
You ll be working on a ladder and perhaps even on.
Each shingle is typically secured by eight nails.
After spraying the cpes i glued in some 1 x 2 pieces of wood to add support when i inserted the piece of plywood.
Remove the rotten wood.
Grind the wood until you reach healthy and solid wood.