Repairing A Roof Rafter

A cracked roof rafter needs to be repaired and can be done byf an experienced do it yourselfer.

Repairing a roof rafter.

Slip a bolt through each hole then place a flat washer lock washer and nut on the threads of each bolt. High enough to give room to nail the mid span cross tie at the desired location. Use a hammer and nails to. Cut off the rotted rafter tail with a reciprocating saw.

Use your tape measure to record the. Slide one of the newly cut rafter legs into position directly next to the old rafter. With the roof rafter pair straightened clamp new mid span cross ties in place and then nail the tie ends to the rafters. An l channel that is 1 by 1 and at least 2 feet long should be adequate for most rafters.

Step 1 measure the damaged rafter before you can purchase the l channel you need to know the size of the rafter. Drill a pilot hole in the wood through each of the open holes in the angle iron. Measure the dimensions of the old rafters beneath your roofing surface. Cut a piece of 1 by pressure treated lumber that is longer than the replacement board by 4 to 6 inches.