Replacing Flat Roof Fascia Board

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.

Replacing flat roof fascia board.

Guttering is normally held onto the fascia by metal clips. Once the whole section is free roll it out and place it on the ground. Remove the guttering from the fascia board. How to remove and replace old rotten termite infested wood fascia boards or rake rafters.

The drip edge can be replaced without having to replace the whole flat roof. They come in widths of 6 and 8 inches. Rip the tops of the fascia boards to match the slope of your roof. Mark out 3 ft 0 91 m sections along your fascia board with a pencil.

Use a pair of multigrips to pull these clips back to release the section of guttering. You nail them to the fascia and they never have to be painted. 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. Either way the most common strategy is to install wood fascia boards and cover them with vinyl or aluminum fascia covers.

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. All timber would need to be removed in order to offer the full installation guarantee and replaced with full replacement 16mm upvc fascia. Cut the board into 3 ft 0 91 m sections with a reciprocating saw. Make vertical cuts into the fascia board between your roof rafters.