How To Replace Roof Fascia Board

Change a rotten or damaged fascia board.

How to replace roof fascia board.

Since the fascia board is a one by i d like it to be a two by to push the gutter even farther away from the house even if i m using a 6 gutter. Mark out 3 ft 0 91 m sections along your fascia board with a pencil. It was very easy. This will ensure that the board comes away from the wall without pulling any other components.

One solution is to replace the 5 with a 6 width but i don t even trust that. You can install a new fascia board in a couple of hours with the right tools to d. Remove the rotted fascia board 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. Use a six in one painter s tool to pry the board away from the wall gently at the base.

Cut out each 3 ft 0 91 m section one at a time until you ve removed the full board. Fascia board holds your gutters in place and protects the edges of your roof. Using the damaged fascia board as a pattern cut the new fascia board to match. Cut the board into 3 ft 0 91 m sections with a reciprocating saw.

Cut new fascia board. This video shows you a clever way to remove the old rotting section and replace it with a brand new piece of timber. Water coming off my roof in part overshoots my gutter.