How To Replace A Rottted Facia Board And Gutter

Remove the gutters from the areas where you are going to replace the fascia board.

How to replace a rottted facia board and gutter.

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. Install new 2x4 lookouts to replace rotted ones or screw a new one to the old one if it s mostly sound. 2 check for damaged boards behind the metal trim.

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. Use a reciprocating saw to chop out the rotted rafter. 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.

This will ensure that the board comes away from the wall without pulling any other components. Install a new fascia board. Common residential gutters are installed using long nails that secure the gutter to the facial board. Remove the gutter brackets from your fascia so you can reuse them on the new board.

Remove the rotted section of fascia. 3 replace rotted fascias preferably with azek board or other pvc trim boards. Note that a squirrel had built a large nest above the soffit shown here. Remove the rotted fascia board.

Fixing this soffit gave us a perfect opportunity to upgrade our attic ventilation photos 8 and 9. Cut a replacement piece from pressure treated lumber. 1 check to see if fascias are rotted. 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.

Attach the new fascia. 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.