How To Repair Gutter Fascia

Pry the fascia board off the rafter tails if it shows rot.

How to repair gutter fascia.

You must first disassemble the gutter downspouts unscrew the gutter brackets and remove the gutters. It is important to use the appropriate sized ladder. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. This job is easier if you have a helper.

There should be no more than a inch drop in. Place your nails in line with the marks on your drip edge and place it in the center of your fascia board. Tighten up loose gutters. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in.

Check for cracks and holes. Removing fascia in most cases you shouldn t have too much trouble getting off the old fascia. 2 remove the gutters from the areas where. If there s a drip edge installed where the fascia meets your shingles and the gutter is hung below the drip edge get some roll flashing and tuck it up under the drip edge and over the top of the gutter.

Hold the board in place and use 2 in 5 1 cm nails and a hammer to secure it in place. Use 1 2 nails through each rafter to secure your fascia board. Place a ladder in a location that allows you to reach the gutters and damaged fascia boards safely. If rushing rainwater hits a blockage while running through gutters it s going to surge up and over.

Learn if the issue is a clog not a leak. You may have to cut badly rusted nails with a hacksaw. Keep your gutters in good shape for the longest life. It usually involves replacing the gutter spikes hangers brackets or any combination of those three.