If you detect rotten roof sheathing replace it.
Rotten roof shingles.
How to fix a rotten board on a roof safety first.
When water flows off the edge of your roof some of it clings to the underside of the shingles and dribbles toward the fascia.
Pull the shingles and underlying felt off the entire board not just the area that s rotted.
If you have gutters but no gutter apron to stop the water it will wick behind the gutter.
Pry up shingles around the damaged area.
How to fix rotten wood on a roof locate dry rot roof damage.
You ll be working on a ladder and perhaps even on.
There are countless decent videos on youtube that.
Remove the shingles over the area of the rotted roof decking identified previously.
Locate nails that hold shingles in place by lifting up on the end shingle above the one you plan to remove.
Use a flat garden spade to remove the shingles and inspect the sheathing to ensure there s no rot.
If you re only replacing the portion of the roof with damage you need to find out the.
Take safety precautions at every step in the process.
This damage points to excess moisture collecting in the shingle mats.
Remove the rotten wood.
Eventually the fascia soffits and even the roof sheathing will rot.