Method for cutting fascia to replace rot?
#1
12-19-20, 05:34 AM
Method for cutting fascia to replace rot?
Rotten fascia is a common problem and it isn't always necessary to replace all of the fascia on the entire section/side of a house. Sometimes it only requires 3 or 4 feet near a corner to be replaced. What is the best method and/or tool to make a 45 degree vertical cut in the existing fascia (while it's still attached) to be able to better join the new fascia to it so the joint looks good?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
#3
12-19-20, 05:47 AM
Thanks Marksr.
It's definitely easier to use a butt joint, I've tried lots of different ways to cut a 45 but it is very difficult to make the cut and the joint look as good as I'd like. Just curious if anyone has cracked the code on the best way.
Multi tool works ok, but the blade can 'wander' and it's hard to make a straight cut with it. I recently bought a joiner for biscuit joints and it can be set for angles. I may give that a try on my next effort.
It's definitely easier to use a butt joint, I've tried lots of different ways to cut a 45 but it is very difficult to make the cut and the joint look as good as I'd like. Just curious if anyone has cracked the code on the best way.
Multi tool works ok, but the blade can 'wander' and it's hard to make a straight cut with it. I recently bought a joiner for biscuit joints and it can be set for angles. I may give that a try on my next effort.
#4
12-19-20, 06:14 AM
Member
I'd just replace the whole section, rotted or not.
That way your not trying to cut through nails and there no chance of damage to the shingles.
Having it wrapped with coil stock will also stop having to deal with painting and rot.
That way your not trying to cut through nails and there no chance of damage to the shingles.
Having it wrapped with coil stock will also stop having to deal with painting and rot.
#5
12-19-20, 06:41 AM
Member
wrapped with coil stock will also stop having to deal with painting and rot
#6
12-19-20, 09:23 AM
Group Moderator
You make a block from a 2x6 or similar that has a 45 on one end. You mount that onto the fascia on the side you plan to discard. Then you use a multitool to make your cut (like Fein Multimaster) and use the block with a 45 on one side as a guide for your blade.
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#7
12-19-20, 10:03 AM
Thanks for all the responses.
Joecaption - replacing the full length of the side would definitely look best, but with the cost of fascia these days, it can get expensive. If you wrap one section of fascia with coil stock, wouldn't you need to wrap all of on the house?
XSleeper - good idea. I'll give it a try next time.
As far as avoiding nails, I make a cut next to a rafter tail to miss the nails and then screw a sister onto it to be able to have a solid surface to attach to at the new joint.
Joecaption - replacing the full length of the side would definitely look best, but with the cost of fascia these days, it can get expensive. If you wrap one section of fascia with coil stock, wouldn't you need to wrap all of on the house?
XSleeper - good idea. I'll give it a try next time.
As far as avoiding nails, I make a cut next to a rafter tail to miss the nails and then screw a sister onto it to be able to have a solid surface to attach to at the new joint.
