Roof Rafter End Repair

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Roof rafter end repair.

Although it is a straightforward process it is necessary to take your time to ensure a solid repair. Remove weak spongy wood preserve and protect wood wi. But if the decay is on the rafter tail above the house s soffit a do it yourselfer can usually complete this type of. How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof.

Wet rot and insect attack then destroy the bearing ends. It may also include replacing roof sheathing. In this video i show you how to easy replace a rafter tail. Over time roof rafters can wear crack or rot and replacements may be in order.

Wet rot in a tie beam and rafter from a valley leak. Hope you like this video please share it if you like it. Dry rot in a rafter end note the cubing effect. If your eaves are upheld by multiple rafters you ll need to remove and replace them one at a time in order to avoid compromising your roof s stability.

Step 1 place a stepladder or extension ladder under the rafter end with the most damage. If the dry rot is. This type of repair affects the structural integrity of the entire roof. To make the removal process easier cut the rafter in 1 2 feet 0 30 0 61 m sections then pause to rip each section individually.

Commonly what you can see of the rotted wood is only part of the problem it is what you cannot see under the surface of the wood that can be the main issue. Subscribe for more videos. Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue. This video shows from start to finish the repair of rotted endbeams on a house using the endrot system.

Rafter and joist systems are made up of two pieces of wood that run directly beneath the roofing surface and give it its shape while joists bridge the gap between the two rafter ends and support the whole thing. Other factors often seen on survey. Dry rot on the ends of gable rafters must be addressed before it spreads to the roof sheathing or rafters in the attic. Replacing rotted rafter ends on a gable roof is a matter of removing the existing ends and installing new wood.