The Proper Way To Fix Rotted Wood On A Roof

Let moist areas dry out before proceeding.

The proper way to fix rotted wood on a roof.

Using a chisel and hammer or a saws all chip out the damaged wood below that mark. Soft rot fungi decompose wood more slowly than brown rot fungi and white rot fungi but thrive in temperatures too hot and too cold for the other types to survive between 0 and 110. Pull down to remove the old soffit. Leave the next course of shingles intact by carefully removing the second set of four nails.

Fixing decayed rotted wood using an epoxy penetrant and filler. Soffit and fascia repair 1. Repeat this procedure so that all the columns look exactly the same and have the same dimensions. Inspect the sidewall around and underneath the fascia and inside the house for signs of moisture damage and repair any rotted areas.

Remove the shingles over the area of the rotted roof decking identified previously. During a reroof start at the peak of the roof and remove all shingles prying them up with a pitchfork working your way down the roof. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. You can mold and shape it to match the original wood profile.

Locate nails that hold shingles in place by lifting up on the end shingle above the one you plan to remove. Draw a line around the column about 2 inches above the rotted area and install a temporary brace under the deck porch or roof. Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all four sides before installing it. Over time exposure to the elements and damage created by nesting animals can rob your home s eaves the overhanging edges of the roof of their attractive appearance and structural strength.

Use a polyester filler to rebuild rotted or damaged wood. The rafter tails support the edge of the roof and the lookouts support the soffit boards so they have to be sound. It takes paint well and won t rot. Probe the rotted areas with a screwdriver to find the extent of the damage.

How to repair rotted eaves. Then coat the rotted door frame area with wood hardener. To repair rotted door frame first remove rotted wood with a 5 in 1 or other sharp tool. Pull up the felt paper underneath the shingles.

Remove the rotted section of fascia. Be sure to cut the edges where the boards. Trim the fascia boards to the correct length the same way you did the soffit. Working your way up the roof expose all of the rotted wood.

Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. Our 2x6 rafter tail had rotted enough to weaken it so we screwed another 2x6 to it photo 6.