Be careful not to damage any nearby roof shingles or flashing.
Replacing fascia behind gutter.
Then we will affix beldon leafguard using sturdy non corrosive hangers that are affixed to the fascia instead of the roofline giving it an attractive.
Then remove any soffit trim and carefully pry out the fascia along its bottom edge.
However more often than not water does get behind protective metal trim and the wood begins.
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.
Soffit and fascia repair 1.
How to remove and replace old rotten termite infested wood fascia boards or rake rafters.
Facial boards are trim boards that mount to rafter ends underneath a roofs drip edge.
Repairing or replacing rotten fascia wood boards is essential step that many homeowners miss when installing gutters.
Leave this in place if possible.
Once the fascia is off the soffit panels can be pried off pretty easily.
If it comes off without splitting reuse it later.
If however when we come to install your beldon leafguard gutter system we discover that your fascia has deteriorated we can also arrange replacing it with a premium quality product.
Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar.
Remove the rotted section of fascia.
Water gets behind the gutter.
Fascia related problems with gutters usually happen on older homes.
Home centers sell rolls of 6 in.
Replacing fascia board when the drip edge is nailed to it.
How to replace fascia wood under garage gutters.
Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing.
The top edge is tucked under a metal angle called drip edge that slips under the shingles.
Uninstall the gutter system from the fascia board you re replacing.
Remove the gutter brackets from your fascia.
Why rotted fascia is a problem in gutter installation.
Pull down to remove the old soffit.
Replacing fascia and soffit starts with removing the gutter.
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.