Replacing Flat Roof Fascia Board

A fascia board is technically part of the roof system of your house but from the ground it looks like part of the wall.

Replacing flat roof fascia board.

The fascia board has to be resistant to moisture and rot or it won t last long. This video shows you a clever way to remove the old rotting section and replace it with a brand new piece of timber. How to remove and replace old rotten termite infested wood fascia boards or rake rafters. I am constantly inundated with calls about fascia and fascia rot.

Its purpose is to cover the ends of the roof rafters and because that s where water drains off the roof the gutters are often attached to it. Over time these boards may start to rot or need to be replaced due to damage. All timber would need to be removed in order to offer the full installation guarantee and replaced with full replacement 16mm upvc fascia. The drip edge can be replaced without having to replace the whole flat roof.

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. I believe this short video can give you a quick insight to just one way how to either repai. Fascia boards are found around the edges of your roof and usually support your home s rain gutter system. These areas are exposed to a lot of moisture and over time can start to rot.

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. Rip the tops of the fascia boards to match the slope of your roof.