Replace Roof Rafter Tails

In this video i show you how to easy replace a rafter tail.

Replace roof rafter tails. When the soft rotted areas are confined to the very ends of the rafters you can repair the rafters without disturbing the roof. Hope you like this video please share it if you like it. Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards. Cut the fascia.

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. 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. Tip to increase the strength of your new and existing rafters and to help eliminate the chances of sideways movement consider installing a support board across the rafter endings on both sides of the roof. If the damage is really bad sometimes it s appropriate to add a sister tail or remove the tail and dummy another one in.

Dry rot on the ends of gable rafters must be addressed before it spreads to the roof sheathing or rafters in the attic. It s a better fit provides more surface against the rafter tail and more support at the soffit. Take the time to rip the top of the fascia at the angle of the roof. Subscribe for more videos.

How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof. Hold the replacement against the end of the remaining rafter. I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation. If the dry rot is.

The new rafters will take the load from the old rafters and the roof will remain intact. Pull the old rafter end away from the roof eave. This type of repair affects the structural integrity of the entire roof. Fix a rafter tail step 1 remove the molding between the fascia and the side of the house using a pry bar.

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.