Replace Roof Rafter Tails

Mark the angle roof pitch on one end of a piece of framing lumber that s the same size as the rafters such as.

Replace roof rafter tails.

How to scab a rafter tail step 1. Work from the scaffold and. Position the handle of an adjustable square against the underside of the sheathing on the line where the rafter was. If you are using an extension.

Remove the nails from the fascia. Step 4 attach the new tails. How to replace rafter tails. How to replace the rafters without removing the roof.

Even though the modifications we are making are not original i still want to use original looking components. Step 1 gather your materials. Step 2 measure and cut your replacement tails. Use your tape measure to record the distance of both rafter legs.

Measure the dimensions of the old rafters beneath your roofing surface. Make the new section twice as long as the rafter tail. Set up your ladder on level stable ground near the area of the roof with the rotted rafter tails. Step 3 cut off the bad wood.

In this video i show you how to easy replace a rafter tail. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound. Since the roofing is a finished product we can t deviate from where the gutters were located. Measure from the end of the rafter tail to the area of good wood with a tape measure.

Step 5. How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof step 1. Subscribe for more videos. Place a stepladder or extension ladder under the rafter end with the most damage.

In order to replace your rafter tails you ll need to plan on cutting off the bad wood and replacing it with new. In order to have the face of the fascia in the same location as the rafter tail ends we have to cut 1 from the tails. Screw a new section of rafter to the old one to reinforce the tail. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7.

Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration. Position the replacement boards over the rafter and secure them using galvanized nails or 2 5 inches 6 4 cm wood screws. Hope you like this video please share it if you like it. Rafter tail replacement 1.

Attach the new fascia.