Fixing Flat Roof Fascia

Change a rotten or damaged fascia board.

Fixing flat roof fascia. Spread the cement under the surrounding roof material as much as you can. Caulk is not meant to be an adhesive. Fix it onto the rafters with stainless steel nails rafters should have two evenly spaced nails on to hold the. For a brief overview you will need to do the following.

Full replacement however does have knock on effects into roof structure strength and roof detailing like verges gables hip ridges and roof tile support which we will talk about later. Read the full post. Guttering is normally held onto the fascia by metal clips. Avoid using caulk when installing patches.

Water once introduced into your roofing system will seep farther in and continue to spread damaging or adding to your problem. 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. Make sure that the fascia isn t too wide as this can. Your patches will last a lot longer.

Place the fascia board level with the front of the soffit board. Fill the hole with a layer of roofing cement. Use a pair of multigrips to pull these clips back to release the section of guttering. Things you ll need ladder electric screwdriver safety glasses reciprocating saw hammer circular or miter saw 2 in 5 1 cm nails body filler putty putty knife outdoor primer outdoor paint paintbrush foam roller.

Replacing fascia when it rots or is waterlogged is key in ensuring that both your roof and the interior of your home continue to be water damage free. It was very easy. Try to get it about 2 in 5 1 cm beyond the. Remove the guttering from the fascia board.

Once the whole section is free roll it out and place it on the ground.