How To Replace A Rottted Facia Board And Gutter

Cut a replacement piece from pressure treated lumber.

How to replace a rottted facia board and gutter. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7. 3 replace rotted fascias preferably with azek board or other pvc trim boards. 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. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound.

Note that a squirrel had built a large nest above the soffit shown here. 2 check for damaged boards behind the metal trim. Hi i just want to show how to replace gutters and fascia board by yourself without any help. Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration.

Remove the gutters from the areas where you are going to replace the fascia board. Pull down to remove the old soffit. Unscrew the gutters from behind your existing fascia board with an electric screwdriver. Install a new fascia board.

1 check to see if fascias are rotted. Remove the rotted fascia board. Remove the rotted section of fascia. Remove the gutter brackets from your fascia so you can reuse them on the new board.

Fixing this soffit gave us a perfect opportunity to upgrade our attic ventilation photos 8 and 9. Attach the new fascia. Use a reciprocating saw to chop out the rotted rafter. Use a six in one painter s tool to pry the board away from the wall gently at.

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. Position the replacement boards over the rafter and secure them using galvanized nails or 2 5 inches 6 4 cm wood screws. Common residential gutters are installed using long nails that secure the gutter to the facial board.