Specialist
WOOD REPAIR: FASCIA AND SOFFIT REPAIRS
We provide wood repair/replacement services for most components of the roofing such as fascia, soffit, drip edge, fascia metal, and rafter truss repairs.
Overtime water exposure can compromise the overall structural integrity of the roofing eave if the water able to go behind the gutters and contact anything wooden. Minor issues with the gutter system can lead to much more expensive wood repairs if not taken care of promptly.
- FASCIA BOARD
- FASCIA WRAP (Fascia Metal)
- SOFFIT
- DRIP EDGE
- RAFTER TAIL REPAIRS
FASCIA BOARD
When talking roofing or gutters, fascia boards are trim boards that are installed along the edge of the roofing eave. While the primary purpose of fascia is to close off the exposed edge of the open roof rafters, fascia boards also provide a surface to mount the gutter systems. Therefore, fascia boards are commonly known as “the board behind the gutters”.
FASCIA WRAP (Fascia Metal)
Fascia wrap (otherwise known as fascia metal or aluminum trim wrap) is essentially a sheet of aluminum material that is bent into shape so that it is able to cover fascia boards or rake boards to protect them from moisture exposure. By avoiding contact with water natural wood materials are able to last as long as possible.
Fascia wrap comes in a variety of colors and is available in common sizes such as 1 x 6″ and 1 x 8″. However, aluminum trim coil is able to custom bent to fit just about any size of fascia. Since there are also variables that effect the pricing, quotes for aluminum trim wrap are provided on a case by case basis.
SOFFIT
The underside of an overhanging roof is usually covered with soffit to protect the rafters from the elements. A lot of times the soffit are vented so that they allow air to flow in and out of the roof. This prevents moisture from building up and helps stop mold and mildew in the attic and along the roofing eave.
Soffit comes in a variety of materials that all have varying price points. Therefore there is no standard pricing, and all quotes for soffit are provided on a case by case basis.
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DRIP EDGE
Drip edge is a type of flashing that prevents water from going behind the gutter and into the roofing eave. The flashing tucks under the first row of shingles and bridges the gap between the shingles and the gutter.
RAFTER REPAIRS
Otherwise known as roof trusses, roof rafters are basically the boards that make up the skeleton of the roof. The tips of the boards (rafter tails) are what the fascia boards are mounted to. The two most common reason for rafter repairs are when the rafter tails are starting to rot, or when the rafters need to be extended out.
If fascia board or roof decking is allowed to rot for extended periods of time, it could eventually spread to the roof rafters. We are not able to replace damaged roof trusses, we are only able to attach extensions from further up the board where it is still solid. (sistering)
Like most other wood repair, rafter repairs are something we don’t typically quote for beforehand because they are rare, unpredictable, and you can’t see them until the gutters and fascia are removed. If we suspect that there may be rafter damage we will advise the customer beforehand.
WOOD REPAIR F.A.Q.’S
We will reach out to the customer while on site for quote approval if additional wood damages are discovered. In situations where we may not have the additional materials with us the remainder of the service may need to be rescheduled.
All installations and repairs with My Gutter Doctor are covered by our 3 year craftmanship warranty. This includes fascia, soffit, and all other wood repairs. Our warranty guarantees the work is completed to industry standards, and covers situations such as if the boards were to come loose, fall, or fail in any way.
In most situations yes. However, confirming the color match is 100% up to the customer. We will only purchase the color chosen by the customer, and are not responsible in any way if the customer does not like the color that they chose. In addition, a non refundable material deposit will be required for all custom color painting services. The deposit is to ensure we are not stuck with the paint or associated labor costs if a customer was to cancel the service last minute.
We only provide white semi-gloss exterior paint for all fascia and soffit projects. If the project requires any other color than white it is up to the homeowner to confirm the existing color and also provide the paint. In addition, depending on the amount of wood to be painted we may need the paint up to 1-2 weeks before the service date. That way we have ample time to apply several coats of primer and paint.
*Additional fees will apply for in house painting to cover for additional time, materials, etc.. Painting PVC boards will require specialized PVC primer.
The cost for fascia, soffit, and other wood repair varies on a couple factors, such as:
- Whether or not the gutters need to be removed and reinstalled, or are being replaced
- What material and size is being used
- Difficulty (height, ease of access, custom fabrications, etc..)
- When soffit or fascia needs to be removed and reinstalled to configure the other properly
- Materials need to be custom painted before the service date
- Condition of the roofing eave