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.

How to replace a rottted facia board and gutter.

Install a new fascia board. Use a reciprocating saw to chop out the rotted rafter. Fixing this soffit gave us a perfect opportunity to upgrade our attic ventilation photos 8 and 9. Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.

2 check for damaged boards behind the metal trim. Unscrew the gutters from behind your existing fascia board with an electric screwdriver. Replace rotted lookouts so you have a good nailing surface for your new soffit boards photo 7. 1 check to see if fascias are rotted.

Remove the rotted fascia board. Remove the gutters from the areas where you are going to replace the fascia board. Whether you will install gutters by yourself or hire a pro here is what needs to be done. 3 replace rotted fascias preferably with azek board or other pvc trim boards.

This will ensure that the board comes away from the wall without pulling any other components. Hi i just want to show how to replace gutters and fascia board by yourself without any help. Cut a replacement piece from pressure treated lumber. Note that a squirrel had built a large nest above the soffit shown here.

Attach the new fascia. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound. Remove the gutter brackets from your fascia so you can reuse them on the new board. 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.

Remove the rotted section of fascia. Use a six in one painter s tool to pry the board away from the wall gently at. Position the replacement boards over the rafter and secure them using galvanized nails or 2 5 inches 6 4 cm wood screws.