Repairing Rotted Roof Beams

The basics of the process are as follows.

Repairing rotted roof beams.

First of all it ruins the unique original architecture. Rotted beams can have new ends or mid sections made by us as timber resin splice kits or you can buy the resins and bars separately to make your own repairs. Inspect and assess the damaged section of timber and determine where it needs to be cut to prop the timber along it s length using suitably sturdy props such as acro props once supported cut off the damaged end leaving only solid un damaged timber now. Cut through any nails at the points where the beam is attached to the surrounding framing.

Apply a resilient weatherproof coating to the new pieces then secure them using stainless steel nails. When repair is no longer an option the roof rafters must be replaced. Start by prying away the bottom and sides of the old eaves and cutting new materials to match. No need to scrap good beams no need for extensive buildings works or opening up.

Why i didn t choose a scarf joint joist repair a few reasons added up. Cut the beam out of its resting place using a reciprocating saw. Using a pry bar gently pry the beam loose from the ceiling. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter.

Why not just cut off the ugly rotted roof beam ends. It s a traditional repair is low cost and can be finished to match the original joist. This video shows from start to finish the repair of rotted endbeams on a house using the endrot system. Commonly what you can see of the rotted wood is only part of the problem it is what you cannot see under the surface of the wood that can be the main issue.

Remove weak spongy wood preserve and protect wood wi. Make a cut in the center of the beam while a helper holds the two pieces into place. Fortunately repairing rotten or weathered eaves is a relatively simple project that you can do yourself without ever having to climb onto your roof. In fact many homeowners associations require maintaining the original architecture.