How To Fix Rotted Rafter Tails

If the entire rafter was rotten use the length.

How to fix rotted rafter tails. Sometimes they have cut patterns on the ends. Cut a replacement board from 2 by pressure treated lumber that is the same size and width as the rafter tail you just cut using a circular saw. Even though the modifications we are making are not original i still want to use original looking components. Cut the nails holding it to the eaves.

When measuring extend the. Pry away rain gutters by removing either the metal strapping that holds them to the fascia boards or the long. Place a stepladder or extension ladder under the rafter end with the most damage. How to replace rotted wood rafters step 1.

Cut off the rotted rafter tail with a reciprocating saw. Measure the length of framing wood needed with a measuring tape. Using a sawzall cut out the nails holding the tail to the rafter and to the top plate. Make the new section twice as long as the rafter tail.

Cut the rascal in half and it should just drop to the ground. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7. How to scab a rafter tail step 1. Remove the rotted wood with a chisel and pry bar.

Go to a lumber yard and order new tails they are usually 3x5 or larger. Screw a new section of rafter to the old one to reinforce the tail. The rotten wood will come away easily. Measure from the end of the rafter tail to the area of good wood with a tape measure.

Cut a piece of 1 by pressure treated lumber that is longer than the replacement board by 4 to 6 inches. Remove the nails from the fascia. Discard the wood in a. How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof step 1.

Set up your ladder on level stable ground near the area of the roof with the rotted rafter tails. If you are using an extension.