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New drip edge is tucked under the shingles over the gutter which stops the rot from coming back.
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Fascia Repair Tenafly, NJ
A Tenafly roofer can repair the fascia boards that carry your gutters and cap the ends of the rafters, and check the rafter tails behind the board while it is off. Dial (551) 355-3330 to talk with a local roofer about the fascia.
The fascia sits right where water leaves the roof, so it is the first trim board to rot when that water goes the wrong way. A missing or short drip edge lets rain curl under the shingles and run down the face of the board, while clogged gutters overflow over the back edge and soak it. Once the wood is soft, gutter hangers pull loose and the gutter sags or tips forward.
Rotted fascia is often the visible part of a bigger problem. Behind the board are the rafter tails, the roof decking at the edge and the soffit, and water that gets past the fascia soaks into all of them. On homes with metal fascia wrap, the rot often goes unseen until the gutter falls.
It helps to know what you are seeing before you call. Look for sections where the gutter tips forward, where the board looks dark or swollen and where paint is flaking. Say whether the fascia is bare wood, painted, PVC or wrapped in metal, since that changes the repair.
Depending on what the roofer finds, fascia repair in Tenafly, NJ can go hand in hand with soffit repair and gutter installation.
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Call nowThe process
How fascia repair works
Here is how a roofer typically handles a fascia repair.
Check the edge
The roofer checks the drip edge, the first course of shingles, the gutter pitch and the downspouts above the damaged fascia. Probing along the board shows where the rot starts and stops.
Remove the gutter
To reach the fascia, the gutter over it is removed and the hangers pulled. Worn spikes are replaced with hidden hangers and screws.
Inspect behind the board
Soft rafter tails are cut back and sistered with new lumber, and rotted decking at the edge is replaced. New fascia nailed to rotten rafter ends will loosen again.
Install new fascia
The new board is fastened to the rafter tails with corrosion-resistant nails or screws, with tight joints at the corners. Wood is primed on every side, including cut ends, before it goes up.
Reset the drip edge
The metal drip edge at the roof edge is adjusted so runoff lands in the gutter, not behind it. This is the piece that keeps the new fascia dry.
Finish the edge
The gutter is reattached with hangers spaced closely enough to carry water and debris. The finished edge is checked with a hose or after the next rain.
What is included
What fascia repair covers
Rafter tail repair
Rotted rafter ends behind the fascia are sistered or rebuilt to keep the roof edge straight.
Aluminum wrap
Coil stock wrap is bent to fit over solid boards once any rot is gone.
Rotted board repair
Rotted sections of fascia are cut out and replaced with new boards with sealed joints and ends.
Gutter rehanging
Loose gutters are refastened and pitched toward downspouts at the right slope.
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Fascia Board Replacement Tenafly, NJ
When rot runs along most of a wall, or the boards are split and warped end to end, replacing the full run of fascia is the cleaner fix. The gutters come down, the old boards come off and the rafter tails behind them are checked before new boards go up. Many homeowners switch to PVC or composite fascia at this point because it will not rot.
For many Tenafly homes it makes sense to replace fascia while the gutters are off for replacement anyway. Ask whether the roofer plans to remove the old boards or wrap over them, because wrapping soft wood only hides the rot. Matching the board width keeps the soffit and gutter lined up.
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Fascia Board Repair Tenafly, NJ
When rot is confined to short stretches, the damaged part of the board can be cut out and a new piece scarfed in. A scarf joint, cut at an angle and glued and fastened, blends the new piece into the old board and sheds water better than a square butt joint. Minor surface damage may only need consolidant, filler and paint.
The repair is only worth doing if the water source is fixed at the same time. Common fixes include a resealed gutter joint, a cleared outlet or a new length of drip edge. Once the wood is primed and painted on all sides, a repaired section can last as long as the rest of the board.
Local help
Fascia Repair Near Me
Fascia repair calls in Tenafly come from older homes with painted wood trim and newer homes with aluminum-wrapped edges alike. From Tenafly out to neighboring towns such as Cresskill, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs and Demarest, older roof edges often need board and rafter tail repair while newer ones more often need drip edge and gutter fixes, so a look along the roof edge each spring and fall helps catch soft spots early.
Searching for fascia repair near me from Tenafly or Cresskill, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs and Demarest? Call (551) 355-3330 to talk to a roofer who works in your part of town.
What the local climate does to a roof
Cold winters bring snow, ice and a long stretch of freezing nights. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder eaves, building ice dams that push water up under the shingles. Coastal storms and heavy spring rain drive water sideways into flashing, valleys and old chimneys. Most homeowners in Tenafly, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
A roof problem fixed early rarely spreads to the decking, the insulation or the ceilings.
Roofers who know Tenafly
Local roofers see the same roofs and storm damage across Tenafly and nearby towns.
Straight answers
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Fascia Repair questions
What causes fascia boards to rot?
Water getting behind the gutter is the main cause. Overflowing gutters, gutters pitched the wrong way and roof edges without drip edge soak the board repeatedly. Once the paint fails, the wood takes on water quickly.
Do fascia boards affect my gutters?
The fascia is what gutters are fastened to. As rot sets in, fasteners loosen and the gutter starts to droop under the weight of water and debris. Repairing the fascia and rehanging the gutter with hidden hangers fixes both problems at once.
Do I need new fascia boards or just a repair?
Short sections of rot can be repaired by cutting out the bad wood and scarfing in a new piece. When rot runs along most of a wall or the boards are split throughout, full replacement makes more sense. Either way, the rafter tails behind the board need to be checked.
What is the best material for fascia?
Primed wood, PVC, composite and aluminum-wrapped wood are the usual choices. Wood looks traditional and is easy to work with, though it needs upkeep. No material holds up if water keeps running behind the gutter.
Is it safe to wrap rotted fascia in aluminum?
Metal wrap only belongs over sound wood. Gutter screws go through the wrap into the rotting board and gradually pull loose. Fix the wood, then add wrap over it.
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Other services that may help
Soffit Repair
Soffit repair for wood, vinyl and aluminum eaves, before rot spreads into the fascia and rafter tails.
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New gutters and downspouts formed to fit the house, with the right size, pitch and outlet placement, so water ends up where it should.
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Fixing gutters that drip at the corners, sag between hangers or pull away from the fascia, before the leaks rot the fascia behind them.
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Repairs for missing shingles, lifted tabs, cracked pipe boots, loose flashing and soft decking, without replacing a roof that still has life left.
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