Replace Roof Rafter Tails

Hold the replacement against the end of the remaining rafter.

Replace roof rafter tails.

But if the decay is on the rafter tail above the house s soffit a do it yourselfer can usually complete this type of rafter repair. In this video i show you how to easy replace a rafter tail. Make two lines on the side of the replacement rafter end and the end of the rafter 1 inch from the top and bottom edges. It s a better fit provides more surface against the rafter tail and more support at the soffit.

I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation. Hope you like this video please share it if you like it. Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards. Fix a rafter tail step 1 remove the molding between the fascia and the side of the house using a pry bar.

Step 5 remove the shingles underlayment and plywood sheathing directly over the rotted rafter tails if damage extends more than few inches from the end of the rafters. Dry rot on the ends of gable rafters must be addressed before it spreads to the roof sheathing or rafters in the attic. Subscribe for more videos. Take the time to rip the top of the fascia at the angle of the roof.

This type of repair affects the structural integrity of the entire roof. Cut the fascia. Work carefully so you can. How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof.

The new rafters will take the load from the old rafters and the roof will remain intact. If you have damaged rafter tails your roof is at risk of flooding rotting or potentially even collapsing this condition is a serious one and you should take the time to replace any rotted or damaged rafter tails quickly and before the issue becomes worse. If the damage is really bad sometimes it s appropriate to add a sister tail or remove the tail and dummy another one in. This is where your wooden dowels will insert into the wood.

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