Repairing Rotted Roof Beams

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Repairing rotted roof beams.

Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue. When repair is no longer an option the roof rafters must be replaced. 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. First of all it ruins the unique original architecture.

It s a traditional repair is low cost and can be finished to match the original joist. Using a pry bar gently pry the beam loose from the ceiling. Second depending on the amount of dry rot cutting back too far can lessen the structural capacity of load bearing roof beams. Make a cut in the center of the beam while a helper holds the two pieces into place.

The rotten joist end is cut off and an angle cut is made to bottom of the beam to allow a new part to be bolted on a good distance from the fulcrum point. Rotted beams can have new ends or mid sections made by us as timber resin splice kits or you can buy the resins and bars separately to make your own repairs. Cut the beam out of its resting place using a reciprocating saw. Fortunately repairing rotten or weathered eaves is a relatively simple project that you can do yourself without ever having to climb onto your roof.

Why not just cut off the ugly rotted roof beam ends. The basics of the process are as follows. Start by prying away the bottom and sides of the old eaves and cutting new materials to match. Cut through any nails at the points where the beam is attached to the surrounding framing.

Remove weak spongy wood preserve and protect wood wi. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter. In fact many homeowners associations require maintaining the original architecture. 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.