Fixing a sagging roof as soon as you spot it is very important otherwise you could find that the problem will only worsen over time and in the end you may need to have the entire roof replaced which could be extremely costly not to mention a lot of hassle.
Garage roof rafter replacement.
If you have just stepped outside your house and realized that your roof is no longer straight this could signal a problem.
Step 1 wood.
Unless you have advanced carpentry skills you may not be able to fix a rafter with serious decay problems.
It also needs to be only slightly shorter on each end.
The longer the sister the better support it will give.
Lumber size width 2x8 2x10 or 2x12 boards will be used to estimate cost of each rafter as well as total cost excluding local sales tax.
Follow the simple steps below to replace a roof rafter in your garage.
Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue.
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Cut a replacement piece from pressure treated lumber.
Home improvement stores do not sell pine boards longer than 20 feet.
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.
Clamp a 1 by backing board in place and screw the new rafter.
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Rafter and joist systems are made up of two pieces of wood that run directly beneath the roofing surface and give it its shape while joists bridge the gap between the two rafter ends and support the whole thing.
Use a reciprocating saw to chop out the rotted rafter.
Measure your rafter and select a piece of wood that s straight of the.
Use a powder actuated nailer to attach a 2x4 cleat to a brick chimney.
It may also include replacing roof sheathing.
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Rafter spacing and roof length will be used to determine quantity of rafters needed for your project.
Rafters longer than 20 feet.
Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter.
The sister rafter need to be as wide and as deep as the original rafter.
The cleat helps support the new overhang.
This type of repair affects the structural integrity of the entire roof.