How to repair and paint eaves?

[Sakthi1]

Hi Team, 

First of all Thank you for everyone who contributes to this forum. I have recently purchased my first property and looking to renovate slowly. I am planning to paint the eaves myself. But, there is a lot of preparation to be done, which I need some help with. Its a 1960 brick venner home. Recently updated the downpipes and gutters, so there are broken pockets in eaves where the old downpipes have been removed. Attached the pictures. 

1. How to close the broken pockets (Old downpipe removed) in Eaves

2. How to glue the trims back to wall, where its hanging 

3, How to remove the flaky paints

4. Clean the mould

5. Do I need underquote? I am planning to use Dulux "Snowy mountain quarter" Weathershiled low sheen

Not sure what is this. How to remove thisFlaky Paint and moldAfter old downpipe removedTrim hangingHole, mold, Flaky Paint

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Sakthi1. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about painting eaves.

Congratulations on purchasing your first property. It must be such an exciting time for you!

To repair the broken pockets where the old downpipes were removed, start by cutting the pipe flush with the eaves sheeting. Then, insert short pieces of timber inside the hole, gluing them to the back edge of the hole so they overhang slightly. Once these pieces are secure, glue timber patches over them to cover the holes. You can use a cement patching product to smooth over the area for a more seamless finish. 

For the timber trim that's hanging off the wall, you can either nail it back into place if there's timber behind the eave board or use a strong adhesive like Liquid Nails to secure it. 

When it comes to the flaky paint, you'll need to remove the loose paint by scraping it off with a paint scraper. Afterward, sand any remaining paint to ensure it’s securely attached before applying an undercoat. 

For the mould, you can spray an exterior mould cleaner, such as 30 Seconds, onto the affected areas, then use a high-pressure sprayer to remove it effectively. 

Finally, since your paint appears to be in poor condition, it's important to use an undercoat before applying your final coat of Weathershield to ensure the best finish and longevity.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell