Remove Shingle Mold. Pry the narrow shingle mold from the fascia using a flat bar. … Remove Rotted Fascia. Remove the rotted section of fascia. … Remove Old Soffit. Pull down to remove the old soffit. … Remove Rotted Rafter. … Attach Cleat. … Attach New Rafter. … Seal Replacement Soffit. … Attach Replacement Soffit.
How do you replace rotted wood soffits?
- Pry off your shingle mold. …
- Remove the fascia. …
- Remove the soffit’s rotting wood. …
- Take out the rotted rafter (when applicable). …
- Install the new rafter (when applicable). …
- Prepare the new soffit. …
- Attach the soffit. …
- Attach the fascia.
Can you replace soffit yourself?
You can simply remove the damaged panel, carry out the repairs shown, and replace the panel with an identical new one. Many homeowners choose to cover up soffit problems with maintenance-free aluminum. The paint on aluminum soffits doesn’t peel and the metal won’t corrode or rot, so it’s a sensible choice.
