How To Replace A Rottted Facia Board And Gutter

Note that a squirrel had built a large nest above the soffit shown here.

How to replace a rottted facia board and gutter.

Common residential gutters are installed using long nails that secure the gutter to the facial board. Attach the new fascia. Remove the gutters from the areas where you are going to replace the fascia board. Install a new fascia board.

3 replace rotted fascias preferably with azek board or other pvc trim boards. Remove the rotted section of fascia. Cut a replacement piece from pressure treated lumber. 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.

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. 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. Hi i just want to show how to replace gutters and fascia board by yourself without any help.

Remove the rotted fascia board. Whether you will install gutters by yourself or hire a pro here is what needs to be done. Pull down to remove the old soffit. Use a six in one painter s tool to pry the board away from the wall gently at.

Fixing this soffit gave us a perfect opportunity to upgrade our attic ventilation photos 8 and 9. This will ensure that the board comes away from the wall without pulling any other components. Use a reciprocating saw to chop out the rotted rafter. Unscrew the gutters from behind your existing fascia board with an electric screwdriver.

Remove the gutter brackets from your fascia so you can reuse them on the new board. Repeat this process for each section of the roof where the eaves are beginning to show signs of deterioration. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7.