Roof Rafter End Repair

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Roof rafter end repair.

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. 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. This video shows from start to finish the repair of rotted endbeams on a house using the endrot system. Internal spread of rot along the grain decay may extend a long way up the.

Subscribe for more videos. Unless you have advanced carpentry skills you may not be able to fix a rafter with serious decay problems. Hope you like this video please share it if you like it. Roof leaks valley leaks blocked or damaged gutters and downpipes.

How to replace rotted rafter ends on a gable roof. 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. Dry rot on the ends of gable rafters must be addressed before it spreads to the roof sheathing or rafters in the attic. Wet rot in a tie beam and rafter from a valley leak.

This type of repair affects the structural integrity of the entire roof. But if the decay is on the rafter tail above the house s soffit a do it yourselfer can usually complete this type of. Wet rot and insect attack then destroy the bearing ends. If the dry rot is.

Replacing rotted rafter ends on a gable roof is a matter of removing the existing ends and installing new wood. Remove weak spongy wood preserve and protect wood wi. Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue. In this video i show you how to easy replace a rafter tail.

Dry rot in a rafter end note the cubing effect. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter. It may also include replacing roof sheathing. Although it is a straightforward process it is necessary to take your time to ensure a solid repair.