How To Repair Rotted Gutter

Finish by sealing up cracks and crevices with caulk to keep water squirrels insects and other destructive intruders out for good.

How to repair rotted gutter.

Epoxy wood filler can repair the ends of any rafters that have rotted as well as the bottoms of rotted fascia after first clearing out the rot with a chisel. Pull down to remove the old soffit. 3 replace rotted fascias preferably with azek board or other pvc trim boards. How to replace fascia wood under garage gutters.

Set up your ladder on level stable ground near the area of the roof with the rotted rafter tails. Step 2 pry away rain gutters by removing either the metal strapping that holds them to the fascia boards or the long metal spikes that fix them to the fascia with the end of a hammer. Soffit and fascia repair 1. This is a repair for a dry day.

Set the gutters aside. If it comes off without splitting reuse it later. Apply a resilient weatherproof coating to the new pieces then secure them using stainless steel nails. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.

Remove the gutters from the areas where you are going to replace the fascia board. Clean gutters regularly at least twice a year to prevent blockages that can lead to water running over the backside of the gutter. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. It is important to use the appropriate.

1 check to see if fascias are rotted. Scrape away old hardened caulk and replace it with fresh caulk. Remove the rotted section of fascia. Place a ladder in a location that allows you to reach the gutters and damaged fascia boards safely.