Roof Rafter End Repair

Fit the rafter into place between the boards and screw through the sister boards into the rafter.

Roof rafter end repair.

Position the portable scaffold at the area of a rooted rafter end. Cut away rotten or damaged rafters. If replacing part of the rafter attach one end of each sister board through the existing rafter. If you are replacing the entire rafter screw down into the wood through the top and bottom joists.

Cut a piece of 1 by pressure treated lumber that is longer than the replacement board by 4 to 6 inches. If it shows signs of rotting water damage or other wear you ll need to chop it out using a reciprocating saw. Obviously this is not a good situation as it can cause the entire roof to fail if not addressed. Watch as we remove part of a roof and 3 rafters then replace them.

Cut a replacement board from 2 by pressure treated lumber that is the same size and width as the rafter tail you just cut using a circular saw. 301 reviews of roof repair specialist bottom line is that i m extremely happy. A cracked roof rafter needs to be repaired and can be done byf an experienced do it yourselfer. We have had a few good storms since the repairs and not a drop of water has come in.

This video shows how to repair a split rafter. Repairing this is called scabbing. With the proper tools anyone can do this. Insurance came in and noted all the things they would cover.

Adjust the scaffold for convenient access to the roofing at the overhang. Examine the condition of the rafter the thick beam running the length of the overhang. Screw the new rafter into place. Very easy to do.

Cut off the rotted rafter tail with a reciprocating saw. Before you can purchase the l channel you need to know the size of the rafter. Had some roof damage recently from wind. 2 remove an area of the roof shingles from the edge of.

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. Assuming it s in good shape you can leave it in place and install the new materials around it.