Replace Roof Rafter Tails

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Replace roof rafter tails.

Attach the new fascia. Set up your ladder on level stable ground near the area of the roof with the rotted rafter tails. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound. Work from the scaffold and.

Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration. Step 3 cut off the bad wood. Mark the angle roof pitch on one end of a piece of framing lumber that s the same size as the rafters such as. Even though the modifications we are making are not original i still want to use original looking components.

How to scab a rafter tail step 1. Use your tape measure to record the distance of both rafter legs. Measure the dimensions of the old rafters beneath your roofing surface. Since the roofing is a finished product we can t deviate from where the gutters were located.

Step 5. Screw a new section of rafter to the old one to reinforce the tail. Step 1 gather your materials. In order to replace your rafter tails you ll need to plan on cutting off the bad wood and replacing it with new.

Rafter tail replacement 1. Hope you like this video please share it if you like it. Position the replacement boards over the rafter and secure them using galvanized nails or 2 5 inches 6 4 cm wood screws. When measuring extend the.

Step 2 measure and cut your replacement tails. Measure from the end of the rafter tail to the area of good wood with a tape measure. Position the handle of an adjustable square against the underside of the sheathing on the line where the rafter was. Place a stepladder or extension ladder under the rafter end with the most damage.

How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof step 1. If you are using an extension. Pry away rain gutters by removing either the metal strapping that holds them to the fascia boards or the long. In this video i show you how to easy replace a rafter tail.

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. Step 4 attach the new tails. Remove the nails from the fascia. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7.

How to replace rafter tails.