Repairing Rotted Roof Beams

Cut the beam out of its resting place using a reciprocating saw.

Repairing rotted roof beams.

First of all it ruins the unique original architecture. Start by prying away the bottom and sides of the old eaves and cutting new materials to match. Apply a resilient weatherproof coating to the new pieces then secure them using stainless steel nails. Using a pry bar gently pry the beam loose from the ceiling.

Make a cut in the center of the beam while a helper holds the two pieces into place. This video shows from start to finish the repair of rotted endbeams on a house using the endrot system. When repair is no longer an option the roof rafters must be replaced. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter.

Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue. 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. In fact many homeowners associations require maintaining the original architecture. Why i didn t choose a scarf joint joist repair a few reasons added up.

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. No need to scrap good beams no need for extensive buildings works or opening up. Why not just cut off the ugly rotted roof beam ends. It s a traditional repair is low cost and can be finished to match the original joist.

Fortunately repairing rotten or weathered eaves is a relatively simple project that you can do yourself without ever having to climb onto your roof. Cut through any nails at the points where the beam is attached to the surrounding framing. 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. The basics of the process are as follows.