how to fix fascia board

[luisa]

hi , can anyone recommend how to fix this damage without changing the whole fascia board ? 

 

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @luisa 

You should be able to repair it by cutting the facia square and then adding an extra piece to it, You could do either a lap joint (So you cut half way through the eave piece of timber and then chisel the cut half out, then the reverse for the other piece. When you bring them together the end overlap)

A butt joint where both ends are squared up and then either fastened to the timber trusses behind the eave or you could place a piece of timber behind the butt joint to screw both pieces to.

I would recommend to check the timber ends that are exposed. They look like they may have rotted a bit. If they have I would keep going along the eave until its no longer rotten. Pushing a Phillips head screwdriver into the timber should show if its rotted as a starting point.

Dave

[JacobZ]

Hi @luisa,

Thank you for your question about fixing your fascia board.

As @Dave-1 has mentioned, the repair will involve cutting out the rotted section of the fascia board and replacing it with a fresh piece of timber in the same profile.

Have a look at @Prawns' Fascia repair for a good example of the process. @DIYGnome's Fascia board repair on a zero budget is also a good example.

Is it possible to get some wider photos of the fascia board as well as one showing the piece around the corner from the gap?

Are there any visible fixings anywhere? If not, can you see any framing if you look inside the hole in the fascia?

You will have to either locate the framing behind the fascia board and cut it back to that point so your new piece can be attached to the framing or use a block behind the fascia to screw the new piece to.

If you can advise the dimensions of the fascia board, I can recommend a suitable replacement timber.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[luisa]

Hi Jacob here more photos 

  

 

[luisa]

The fascia board seems to go under the gutter . If I measure the side fascia is 15cm 

[EricL]

Hello @luisa 

Thanks for sharing those extra photos of your fascia. I propose using a multi tool with a timber plunging blade to cut the rotted sections out. Once you have removed the damaged sections, I suggest bringing it with you to the store so that you can compare it to the replacement piece you'll be getting. I recommend speaking to a team member in the timber yard and asking them about fascia boards. I'm sure they'll do their best to give you the correct piece to use.

If you feel that the disassembly procedure is becoming too complex for you, I suggest engaging the services of a tradesperson or a builder to repair the damaged section of your fascia. 

Please remember to wear personal protection such as gloves, goggles and a mask when working on your repairs.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric