Replacing Flat Roof Fascia Board

Make vertical cuts into the fascia board between your roof rafters.

Replacing flat roof fascia board.

How to remove and replace old rotten termite infested wood fascia boards or rake rafters. 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. Cut the board into 3 ft 0 91 m sections with a reciprocating saw. Mark out 3 ft 0 91 m sections along your fascia board with a pencil.

Use a pair of multigrips to pull these clips back to release the section of guttering. Rip the tops of the fascia boards to match the slope of your roof. Making the tops of your fascia boards the same angle as the roof allows you to easily place roofing material over them without creating bumps or ridges. Cut out each 3 ft 0 91 m section one at a time until you ve removed the full board.

All timber would need to be removed in order to offer the full installation guarantee and replaced with full replacement 16mm upvc fascia. You nail them to the fascia and they never have to be painted. They come in widths of 6 and 8 inches. Guttering is normally held onto the fascia by metal clips.

Remove the guttering from the fascia board. Set the angle of the circular saw blade to match the slope of your roof and run the saw along the top edge of each fascia board. It s possible to buy vinyl fascia boards but not aluminum ones. Once the whole section is free roll it out and place it on the ground.