Rotten boards on your roof can lead to leaks and more rot.
Fixing roof rot.
Roof decking sits beneath the shingles used to protect the house from the weather.
Fixing this soffit gave us a perfect opportunity to upgrade our attic ventilation photos 8.
Measure the damaged area between your roof rafters or trusses.
And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched.
When you fix rotted wood on your roof you help to keep it watertight to prevent leaks and additional damage.
Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound.
Cut a piece of 1 2 inch plywood that will cover the area.
How to repair rotted eaves.
The good news is unlike most roof repairs you can fix an eave or gable overhang rake without climbing onto the roof.
Seal all cracks.
Tiny holes in shingles are sneaky because they can cause rot a leaky roof and other damage for years before you notice the obvious signs of a leak.
Damaged roof decking should be repaired by a professional but you can create a temporary solution by following these steps.
The following steps will help keep the wood in your house dry so fungi don t have a chance to set up shop.
Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue.
How to fix rotted roof decking.
How to fix a rotten board on a roof.
It s a problem that demands immediate attention and there are no quick fixes.
Rotted roof decking cannot be repaired it must be replaced.
Install a new fascia board.
Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter.
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.
Over time exposure to the elements and damage created by nesting animals can rob your home s eaves the overhanging edges of the roof of their attractive appearance and structural strength.
It s easier and much cheaper to prevent rot rather than fix it.
Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7.
Whether you replace the entire roof or just a section the work you do gives you more life out of your roof.
References old house journal.
