Rotten Roof Timbers

Remove the gutters and roof flashing if needed.

Rotten roof timbers.

Cut the beam out of its resting place using a reciprocating saw. In order to give yourself clear access to the eaves you may first. Removing the damaged materials 1. Timber suffering from wet rot will feel spongy even through a coat of paint and look darker than the surrounding timber.

Set the depth of your circular saw to the thickness of the roof decking. When replacing roof decking you first need to get rid of the old rotten section. Make a cut in the center of the beam while a helper holds the two pieces into place. When dry the timber will easily crack and crumble into fine particles.

Cut away the damaged area. Starting at one corner of the roof wedge a pry bar into the narrow space at the top of the. Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue. 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.

Inspect and assess the damaged section of timber and determine where it needs to be cut to prop the timber along it s length using suitably sturdy props such as acro props once supported cut off the damaged end leaving only solid un damaged timber now. Cut through any nails at the points where the beam is attached to the surrounding framing. The basics of the process are as follows. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter.

Timber in the roof can also be at risk especially where there is roof damage allowing rainwater to run onto the roof timbers. Using a pry bar gently pry the beam loose from the ceiling.