Replace Roof Rafter Tails

Even though the modifications we are making are not original i still want to use original looking components.

Replace roof rafter tails.

Measure from the end of the rafter tail to the area of good wood with a tape measure. Work from the scaffold and. Set up your ladder on level stable ground near the area of the roof with the rotted rafter tails. Rafter tail replacement 1.

Step 3 cut off the bad wood. In this video i show you how to easy replace a rafter tail. Hope you like this video please share it if you like it. Attach the new fascia.

If you are using an extension. Place a stepladder or extension ladder under the rafter end with the most damage. How to replace the rafters without removing the roof. Position the replacement boards over the rafter and secure them using galvanized nails or 2 5 inches 6 4 cm wood screws.

Since the roofing is a finished product we can t deviate from where the gutters were located. Step 1 gather your materials. Position the handle of an adjustable square against the underside of the sheathing on the line where the rafter was. Remove the nails from the fascia.

How to scab a rafter tail step 1. How to replace rafter tails. Measure the dimensions of the old rafters beneath your roofing surface. In order to replace your rafter tails you ll need to plan on cutting off the bad wood and replacing it with new.

Slide one of the newly cut rafter legs into position directly next to the old rafter. Subscribe for more videos. Use your tape measure to record the distance of both rafter legs. Mark the angle roof pitch on one end of a piece of framing lumber that s the same size as the rafters such as.

Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration. When measuring extend the. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7.

In order to have the face of the fascia in the same location as the rafter tail ends we have to cut 1 from the tails. Screw a new section of rafter to the old one to reinforce the tail. Pry away rain gutters by removing either the metal strapping that holds them to the fascia boards or the long. Make the new section twice as long as the rafter tail.

How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof step 1.