Replace Rotten Wood Under Roof

Dry rot repair job supplies.

Replace rotten wood under roof.

If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. Each shingle is typically secured by eight nails. Hold the router so the bit is 1 8 inch 3 2 mm from the back edge of the wood. Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup.

Pry up shingles around the damaged area. If the wood is discolored but the screwdriver test did not detect. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter. If you re only replacing the portion of the roof with damage you need to find out the.

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. Remove the rotten wood. I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation. Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards.

Remove the rotted section of fascia. Use short back and forth strokes to grind away any rot you couldn t reach with the hammer. Use a router with a v shaped bit to remove any remaining rotten wood. Pull down to remove the old soffit.

How to fix rotten wood on a roof locate dry rot roof damage. Rough patch exterior and interior surfaces if needed. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. After spraying the cpes i glued in some 1 x 2 pieces of wood to add support when i inserted the piece of plywood.

Soffit and fascia repair 1. Take safety precautions at every step in the process. This project requires two parts. Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted.

Grind the wood until you reach healthy and solid wood. You ll be working on a ladder and perhaps even on. When repair is no longer an option the roof rafters must be replaced. First remove the rotten wood and then replace it with new rafters.

Cut out remove and dispose of damaged material. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.