Replacing Roof Boards

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Replacing roof boards.

Think you have rotted roof decking. Remove all existing shingles deposit them in a roll off dumpster. Make minor repairs on the roof if it is in good condition. How to remove and replace old rotten termite infested wood fascia boards or rake rafters.

How to fix a rotten board on a roof safety first. Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted. The overall process followed by the roofing crew goes like this. It should also include the installation of new underlayment such as the 30 pound roofing felt chimney re flashing and ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys of the roof as required by the local building code.

If not replace bad wood with new plywood sheathing or 1. It may be time to replace your roof. Measure the length of the board to be replaced and transfer this measurement to the new fascia board and cut the new board to length. If not climb the roof and measure the opening so you can cut the replacement piece to be a perfect fit.

And shingles 7 it reasoned that the wood shingles which served as the decking were an integral component of the roof and that the cost to replace the wood shingles was a covered loss. A typical roof replacement quote will normally include the removal and disposal of up to two layers of old shingles. Take the claw end of your hammer and pry the damaged board away from the rafters. 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.

Replace the roof decking select plywood or oriented strand board that is the same thickness as the wood you are replacing. It concluded that a roof is a unified product comprised of all its component parts and materials including. Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration. You ll be working on a ladder and perhaps even on.

Place your ladder securely against the roof of your house near the area where the bad fascia boards are. If you were able to keep the removed section in one piece measure it.