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 replace fascia board on flat roof.
One solution is to replace the 5 with a 6 width but i don t even trust that.
The drip edge can be replaced without having to replace the whole flat roof.
A fascia board is technically part of the roof system of your house but from the ground it looks like part of the wall.
Over time these boards may start to rot or need to be replaced due to damage.
Luckily replacing a fascia board is as easy as taking out the old board and fitting a new one in its place.
Water coming off my roof in part overshoots my gutter.
How to remove and replace old rotten termite infested wood fascia boards or rake rafters.
Remove damaged fascia board.
They are also a favorite target for squirrels.
Fascia boards are found around the edges of your roof and usually support your home s rain gutter system.
If the board is covered by guttering you will need to carefully remove the gutter first.
How to replace a fascia board.
Use a flat pry bar to remove the damaged fascia board.
The fascia board has to be resistant to moisture and rot or it won t last long.
Due to their exposure to the elements fascia boards can rot over time.
Fascia board holds your gutters in place and protects the edges of your roof.
All timber would need to be removed in order to offer the full installation guarantee and replaced with full replacement 16mm upvc fascia.
Strongly advise against capping over.
These areas are exposed to a lot of moisture and over time can start to 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.
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.