Replacement if the cement is secured to the boards then chances are you will need to fully replace this as well.
Roof barge board replacement.
This video shows you a clever way to remove the old rotting section and replace it with a brand new piece of timber.
It s your choice whether to use rough sawn or smooth lumber.
It was very easy.
The width depends on the width of the rafters but since builders generally use two by six or two by eight lumber for roof construction the most common dimensions for fascia boards are one by six and one by eight inches.
You can install a new fascia board in a couple of hours with the right tools to d.
Full replacement fascias the absolute best solution when any sort of infestation or large areas of rot are found and this includes the very top edge of fascia boards if a roof problem such as inadequate roof pitch and a lack of tile or slate cover into the gutter has caused extensive wood rot in that area.
Fascia soffit and barge board importance.
Mark out 3 ft 0 91 m sections along your fascia board with a pencil.
Make vertical cuts into the fascia board between your roof rafters.
It should take two workers no more than half a day to remove an old timber bargeboard and replace it with a new upvc plastic board.
Cut out each 3 ft 0 91 m section one at a time until you ve removed the full board.
Removing the bargeboards does sometimes disturb the roof tiles on the gable so you should always be prepared to replace the cement.
You construct fascia boards out of 1 inch lumber.
Nail the fascia in place starting from the bottom with a nail every 36.
Continue to step by step instructions.
Notch the bottom front corner of the fascia board and wrap it over the bottom end of the roof truss.
You can expect the work to take longer if.
While fascias and soffits support the guttering of a property barge boards are attached to a gable to provide added strength protection and aesthetics.
Change a rotten or damaged fascia board.
These areas are exposed to a lot of moisture and over time can start to rot.
Cut the board into 3 ft 0 91 m sections with a reciprocating saw.
The gable is difficult to access and some additional scaffolding is required.
Bend the overhanging angled section of the fascia over the front of the roof truss and then slide it beneath the flashing.
They appear as an inverted v under the edges of the roof verge protecting the exposed materials much like a fascia.
We are experienced at all types of timber roof gables bargeboards and metal flashing repairs.
