Replace Roof Rafter Tails

Removing termite damaged rafters and starter boards.

Replace roof rafter tails.

How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof. Take the time to rip the top of the fascia at the angle of the roof. If the dry rot is. Cut the fascia.

In this video i show you how to easy replace a rafter tail. This type of repair affects the structural integrity of the entire roof. Work carefully so you can. If the damage is really bad sometimes it s appropriate to add a sister tail or remove the tail and dummy another one in.

Hope you like this video please share it if you like it. This is where your wooden dowels will insert into the wood. Hold the replacement against the end of the remaining rafter. Step 5 remove the shingles underlayment and plywood sheathing directly over the rotted rafter tails if damage extends more than few inches from the end of the rafters.

When the soft rotted areas are confined to the very ends of the rafters you can repair the rafters without disturbing the roof. The new rafters will take the load from the old rafters and the roof will remain intact. It s a better fit provides more surface against the rafter tail and more support at the soffit. 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. 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. I replace the damaged wood and prep for the new roof installation. 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.

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