Replacing Flat Roof Fascia Board

Making the tops of your fascia boards the same angle as the roof allows you to easily place roofing material over them without creating bumps or ridges.

Replacing flat roof fascia board.

How to remove and replace old rotten termite infested wood fascia boards or rake rafters. A fascia board is technically part of the roof system of your house but from the ground it looks like part of the wall. Fascia board holds your gutters in place and protects the edges of your roof. The drip edge can be replaced without having to replace the whole flat roof.

Its purpose is to cover the ends of the roof rafters and because that s where water drains off the roof the gutters are often attached to it. Luckily replacing a fascia board is as easy as taking out the old board and fitting a new one in its place. Fascia boards are found around the edges of your roof and usually support your home s rain gutter system. Set the angle of the circular saw blade to match the slope of your roof and run the saw along the top edge of each fascia board.

The fascia board has to be resistant to moisture and rot or it won t last long. I am constantly inundated with calls about fascia and fascia rot. These areas are exposed to a lot of moisture and over time can start to rot. This video shows you a clever way to remove the old rotting section and replace it with a brand new piece of timber.

Over time these boards may start to rot or need to be replaced due to damage. Strongly advise against capping over.