How To Replace A Rottted Facia Board And Gutter

Attach the new fascia.

How to replace a rottted facia board and gutter.

Use a reciprocating saw to chop out the rotted rafter. Fixing this soffit gave us a perfect opportunity to upgrade our attic ventilation photos 8 and 9. Remove the gutters from the areas where you are going to replace the fascia board. To start this project use a utility knife to cut all seams and caulk lines around the piece or pieces that you want to replace.

Note that a squirrel had built a large nest above the soffit shown here. Remove the rotted section of fascia. Install a new fascia board. Then locate the brackets underneath your gutter holding them in place and unscrew them so you can lift the gutter up and away from the fascia.

This will ensure that the board comes away from the wall without pulling any other components. 1 check to see if fascias are rotted. Whether you will install gutters by yourself or hire a pro here is what needs to be done. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound.

Remove the rotted fascia board. Remove the gutter brackets from your fascia so you can reuse them on the new board. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7. Hi i just want to show how to replace gutters and fascia board by yourself without any help.

Cut a replacement piece from pressure treated lumber. Common residential gutters are installed using long nails that secure the gutter to the facial board. Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration. Pull down to remove the old soffit.

Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing. Position the replacement boards over the rafter and secure them using galvanized nails or 2 5 inches 6 4 cm wood screws. 3 replace rotted fascias preferably with azek board or other pvc trim boards.