One of the best informational and instructional video for soffit and fascia in old house. I called so many people to repair a rotten wood of this soffit in the corner exactly like this in the video and everybody just wants to replace the whole thing with vinyl or aluminum So I guess I know now what’s beyond that rotten wood after watching this video so will call a handyman to do the job or May be try on my own 😊. Thanks a lot for this video I am trying to fix a 1960’s house
Nice job! Only thing I'd do different is prime the wood before the final coat. (Not a criticism, just been there done that, and I learned my lesson about primers.) Many thanks!!
Great video! Seriously I just bought a house that all 4 corners of the house the facia is starting to rot and on one corner the soffit is also rotting. I need to repair it befor it becomes a big problem and I have been watching some videos to try and help get a better understanding and by far ur video is the best I have seen so far!
I loved this video! I have that problem at home and I've been rattling my brain about it for a long time. I'll look for someone that can do that. Your sense oh humor made this video worth watching !!! Keep them coming 😄💥💯💯💯
Thank you. I love that you repeat “Fascia, Sofit, Fascia, Soffit”. I also love that you show fixing 1 x 8 with the sliver of wood. The “Safety glasses not safety glasses” are awesome. Show me how you made the cuts on the end piece that was 7.5 “ on one side and 8” on the other side.. Love the “NOT RAPToR” too. These things are important! Thanks for showing us the tools and telling us the names of them.
Thank you Sheila! If you take a rectangular board, measure one side 7.5, make a mark, then measure the other side 8" then make a mark. Draw a line with a straight edge between the two marks, you'll have an angled cut to make.
It's wrong though. That's GUTTER and Soffit. Fascia was the rotten white piece from the start. Incorrect terminology. Gutters are gutters. Fascia board is fascia board. Downspouts are downspouts. There is also metal "fascia" on the rakes of most garage. It is the trim along windows, doors, and projecting eaves. Items that are considered fascia would be things like window wraps and casings. Gutters are not fascia. It's an entirely different trade.
Great job! I especially like the way you made it right instead of just barely fixing it.... ex: changing out the shorter screws with the longer screws, replacing the wood that split without pilot holes,... Thanks for the detailed video!
Well done. I need to make this exact repair on my house.Another tip is if you want your exterior caulk to last many years out in the elements use a polyurethane caulk instead of an acrylic one.
Very helpful video. I replaced mine but before painting I wanted to see if it was still getting wet and it is. I'm trying to figure out why it is rotting - I had someone fix it the first time a couple of years ago but he just replaced the wood and didn't fix the root problem.
I might suggest going out when it rains and see what the rain does coming off the roof. Roofs (is that a word?) need a well functioning drip edge under the edge of the shingles. The rain should run off the shingles and down the fascia. If the drip edge is not working properly, the water will run off the shingles, turn downward, then run back and sneak in above the fascia. If water gets inside, continuous water damage. Good luck!
Great video, I have come back to it to watch it again. But, working alone, I am trying to figure out how to get the gutter out of the way in the outside corner I need to work on, without damaging the gutter. For the fascia repair behind the gutter, you only needed to remove a small bottom edge of the fascia. Mine is rotted almost up to the top edge. I wish you had a video showing such a repair, which seems to me will require removal of the gutter.
finally a video about repairing facia & soffits without removing the gutter. I have a facia to repair in the middle of a gutter run. All other videos have the gutters removed - wastes of videos. I want real life fixes that do not involve replacing everything attached.
Love your video. I have a question. The aluminum-clad fascia in my portico is sagging. What could be the problem - the fascia wood underneath it or could it be the rafters? Your reply would be much appreciated.
Hi, it is much more common for fascia and soffit to sag away from the rafters rather than rafter rot. (Unless you have a major roof leak) Any way to peek inside with a bright flashlight to be sure? Most often, lifting the sagging fascia (or soffit) and driving new screws through it into the rafters will do the trick.
Thanks for the video Mack of All Trades. A questions, are you better off to paint the pieces before you put them in to help them last longer? New to this stuff, but looking to do a job that will last a long time.
Thanks! It's a Dremel Velocity. (I think that particular model is discontinued but there's others on the market, including the Dremel Multi-Max) It's an oscillating tool/multi tool. That and my angle grinder are my new favorite tools.
Because he doesn't know wtf he is doing. I thought banging a piece of wood in the gap was shoddy work. He should have cut a piece of wood to fit correctly. If he doesn't remove the gutter he will get rot in the same place. Gutters on houses destroy the facia and the roof
I think I would have taken that one length of guttering down and replaced that part of the fascia board behind it. I would have also replaced the wood with pressure treated or Hardie fascia, so it would never rot again. My area has a lot of carpenter bees that drill into soft pine, so I replace all soft pine with material that they can't drill into.
Yes good suggestions as it is probably the gutter and/ or downspout that is the source of the leaking water that caused the rot. It could also have been the roof edge drip flashing. So determining the source of the rot and fixing that before replacing the rotten wood makes a lot of sense and will save more work over the years to replace continually rotting wood at that location.
I've only made it to 2:42 mins and find this delightfully refreshing. This is great when facing what I thought was impossible. It is loaded with facts and techniques. Truly can't thank you enough! I will be subscribing.
This may be a dumb question but how come ppl don't do a paint layer before screwing in stuff, then do a 2nd layer to cover the screws? The proposed 1st layer would help keep out paint and moisture from the wood on sides that you can no longer reach; i.e. the edge of the board that is covered by the gutter. This also helps protect from termites, in my head. How well does paint adhere to caulking?
Yes, it's a great tool. I've used it hundreds of times over the years. No, no need to clean the wood other than brushing it off with your hand. Better to just cover it. Instantly clean!
Hi michael. Me again. I need to ask you about your dremel velocity. Is it good for cutting say rafter tails too? Just curious. And if so probably have to get a bigger blade huh?
I enjoyed this video, I just wish you’d protect your lungs when cutting wood! I’ve always been “that guy” when working around others who don’t put a mask on. I want you to live long!
I wouldnt reccomend any of the DAP plastic wood for exterior use puttys eventhough theyre labeked as exterior product They dont last long out in the elements use Bondo Putty instead!!!! I learned this the Hard way
What area are you in can I hire you to do ours?? I live in south louisiana and after hurricane ida there are so many shady contractors taking advantage of everyone that I don’t trust anyone to do it!
Native lumber is bigger than dimensional lumber . A new 2 x 4 is actually 3 1/2 inches . Native is actually 4 . We don’t usually find native in stores .
It doesn't need to be treated, but you need to keep it covered in latex paint as time goes by. Not keeping up with yearly touch ups lets water get at it.
I scoured the earth to find a video clearly explaining what a fascia and soffite were. I loved your explanation at 2:35. Epic!
I'm here because I started a paint job that has now become a rip and repair job. The honey do list exponentially expands on its own!
Excellent! Just what I needed to fix in my own place and the video was not only instructive but humorous and memorable too - thank you!
Ya use PVC around a window to make a frame , used my friends ladder , never have to paint it or borrow a ladder again
Love it. No B.S. makes this a straight forward repair. He not telling you that you have to rebuild the whole frickin house.
I am so glad you made this video. I have been looking for this video for a long time. - TAV 🇺🇸
Thanks Theodore. Glad I could help
One of the best informational and instructional video for soffit and fascia in old house. I called so many people to repair a rotten wood of this soffit in the corner exactly like this in the video and everybody just wants to replace the whole thing with vinyl or aluminum So I guess I know now what’s beyond that rotten wood after watching this video so will call a handyman to do the job or May be try on my own 😊. Thanks a lot for this video I am trying to fix a 1960’s house
Nice job! Only thing I'd do different is prime the wood before the final coat. (Not a criticism, just been there done that, and I learned my lesson about primers.) Many thanks!!
Any body can paint, few do it right....
I both learned AND laughted...Great video, thank you!!
Very easy to understand this project it was very instructive with a great sense of humor. Thank you!
Really detailed video; very complete start to finish; better than most; Thanks !!
You're welcome. And thank you!
Great video! Seriously I just bought a house that all 4 corners of the house the facia is starting to rot and on one corner the soffit is also rotting. I need to repair it befor it becomes a big problem and I have been watching some videos to try and help get a better understanding and by far ur video is the best I have seen so far!
Great job! I am looking at having to do this to a couple areas on my house, so watching you do it really helped! Thank you!!
LMAO..... love this video!!.. Your sense of humor makes it FUN to learn how to do the impossible. I have to do the Impossible .. so Thank you!!
Thanks, glad you liked it! And you're welcome!
This is exactly what I need to do to a house that I am buying. Great job big Guy. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
The humor is what will make me remember everything, thank you so much please keep uploading these awesome vids!
Thanks K.O.D.!
This guy is great!! Very informative and entertaining.
Great tutorial and pretty good light hearted humor. New subscriber from a new lady DIYer. 🙂
Very informative.And funny.Thanks.
Enjoyed the Video. Informative and Entertaining
Excellent work.
You're a great teacher, thank you!
Funny and entertaining while informing. Thank you.
Thanks, you're very welcome!
Incredibly great video!!!
This was such an informative video! Thank you so much! Love your sense of humor! 😄
awesome job. looks great
😂😂 you are too funny! This is like the 4th video I've watched about this and not only is yours educational it's entertaining! Great Job!
Just the video I needed. And what a pleasure to meet you too! You put a smile on my face!
Same here Deb! Glad to help
Finally found a video to give me the confidence to do the same repair. Thanks appreciate it
You're welcome!
Keep them coming Mack.... Great videos
Thanks, will do!
Beautiful work!
Thank You!
Definitely one of the best fix it videos I have seen! Good job!
Agreed!
I loved this video! I have that problem at home and I've been rattling my brain about it for a long time. I'll look for someone that can do that. Your sense oh humor made this video worth watching !!! Keep them coming 😄💥💯💯💯
Look in the mirror, there's your someone.
Thanks Baby Pea!
Thank you. I love that you repeat “Fascia, Sofit, Fascia, Soffit”. I also love that you show fixing 1 x 8 with the sliver of wood. The “Safety glasses not safety glasses” are awesome. Show me how you made the cuts on the end piece that was 7.5 “ on one side and 8” on the other side.. Love the “NOT RAPToR” too. These things are important! Thanks for showing us the tools and telling us the names of them.
Thank you Sheila! If you take a rectangular board, measure one side 7.5, make a mark, then measure the other side 8" then make a mark. Draw a line with a straight edge between the two marks, you'll have an angled cut to make.
It's wrong though. That's GUTTER and Soffit. Fascia was the rotten white piece from the start. Incorrect terminology. Gutters are gutters. Fascia board is fascia board. Downspouts are downspouts. There is also metal "fascia" on the rakes of most garage. It is the trim along windows, doors, and projecting eaves. Items that are considered fascia would be things like window wraps and casings. Gutters are not fascia. It's an entirely different trade.
I love this guy, funny. Love your work Sir.
Great job
I really enjoyed that you incorporated some humor😅 into the video!! It made for much more interesting viewing than some others 😊
This was quite informative. I may try to do my own facial and soffett repair myself after watching this video. Also, the Dry humor wasn't so bad.
Thanks, good luck!
Nice work and video
I appreciate this very much
This guy is informative and hilarious.
Thanks!
Great job! I especially like the way you made it right instead of just barely fixing it.... ex: changing out the shorter screws with the longer screws, replacing the wood that split without pilot holes,... Thanks for the detailed video!
You're very welcome. I appreciate the nice comments!
Lol I do that sometimes but wouldn't show on video. I'll get to it eventually type of repairs
He is doing very well, he is repairing, explaining details, very good.
Good job!
That was better than new. Awesome vid sir.
"Drain Pipe"... that got you a new sub.
Lol
great entertaining video
Well done. I need to make this exact repair on my house.Another tip is if you want your exterior caulk to last many years out in the elements use a polyurethane caulk instead of an acrylic one.
Thanks, and thanks for the tip!
This was funny and informative.
Super helpful and great sense of humor. Instructive and A+ entertainment value, well done.
Very good job
Thanks Mack. I'm ready to take on a similar job. Actually in several places around my house. Gonna take a little patience. But I have time.
Welcome Harold. Good luck!
Me too.
great quips
Thank you very much.
You should use oil primer on all bare wood...
Thanks
Awesome video. Just subscribed 👍
Thanks!
Great vid
Thanks!
😃😄😁😆 good job, and funny dad joke style !!
That is a lovely echo when you hit the pry bar with the hammer!
Excellent job! Subd.
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
TY! TY! TY! This is the first video I found that shows me what to do and what not to do (sing it with me: PILOT HOLES!) that I can follow.
You're welcome!
Very helpful video. I replaced mine but before painting I wanted to see if it was still getting wet and it is. I'm trying to figure out why it is rotting - I had someone fix it the first time a couple of years ago but he just replaced the wood and didn't fix the root problem.
I might suggest going out when it rains and see what the rain does coming off the roof. Roofs (is that a word?) need a well functioning drip edge under the edge of the shingles. The rain should run off the shingles and down the fascia. If the drip edge is not working properly, the water will run off the shingles, turn downward, then run back and sneak in above the fascia. If water gets inside, continuous water damage. Good luck!
Great video, I have come back to it to watch it again. But, working alone, I am trying to figure out how to get the gutter out of the way in the outside corner I need to work on, without damaging the gutter. For the fascia repair behind the gutter, you only needed to remove a small bottom edge of the fascia. Mine is rotted almost up to the top edge. I wish you had a video showing such a repair, which seems to me will require removal of the gutter.
finally a video about repairing facia & soffits without removing the gutter. I have a facia to repair in the middle of a gutter run. All other videos have the gutters removed - wastes of videos. I want real life fixes that do not involve replacing everything attached.
Man you're awesome and funny as well, subscribed 👍
Love your video. I have a question. The aluminum-clad fascia in my portico is sagging. What could be the problem - the fascia wood underneath it or could it be the rafters? Your reply would be much appreciated.
Hi, it is much more common for fascia and soffit to sag away from the rafters rather than rafter rot. (Unless you have a major roof leak) Any way to peek inside with a bright flashlight to be sure? Most often, lifting the sagging fascia (or soffit) and driving new screws through it into the rafters will do the trick.
I like the personality here.
Instead of wood they make paintable pvc wood looking fascia boards. So you won’t have to do this again many years down the road.
PVC does NOT last very long in AZ heat, even painted. Starting to reconsider OSB over ply sheeting…
@@seanmcguire6998that’s interesting! What happens to the pvc?
Hardie board
Cut them with just a hand saw, I guess?
Dude you're pretty funny love your video
Thanks for the video Mack of All Trades. A questions, are you better off to paint the pieces before you put them in to help them last longer? New to this stuff, but looking to do a job that will last a long time.
And paint them on all sides to seal the wood.
Great job...Antics are not necessary...
Thanks!
Good job, helps with conceptualization. Question: Dremel velocity no longer available anyone have an alternative with similar functionality?
Thanks Man! Yes, the Dremel Multimax replaced the Velocity
You are the boss
Thanks!
Great video! What is the name of the saw you used to cut the soffit? I need that tool.
It’s a multi-tool
Thanks! It's a Dremel Velocity. (I think that particular model is discontinued but there's others on the market, including the Dremel Multi-Max) It's an oscillating tool/multi tool. That and my angle grinder are my new favorite tools.
Love your sense of humor!
Question: is there a reason you didn’t cut the replacement board piece to fill the gap completely?
Oops I shoulda waited a second. you just answered that question. (Older boards’ width standard was different)
Because he doesn't know wtf he is doing. I thought banging a piece of wood in the gap was shoddy work. He should have cut a piece of wood to fit correctly. If he doesn't remove the gutter he will get rot in the same place. Gutters on houses destroy the facia and the roof
I think I would have taken that one length of guttering down and replaced that part of the fascia board behind it. I would have also replaced the wood with pressure treated or Hardie fascia, so it would never rot again. My area has a lot of carpenter bees that drill into soft pine, so I replace all soft pine with material that they can't drill into.
Yes good suggestions as it is probably the gutter and/ or downspout that is the source of the leaking water that caused the rot. It could also have been the roof edge drip flashing. So determining the source of the rot and fixing that before replacing the rotten wood makes a lot of sense and will save more work over the years to replace continually rotting wood at that location.
Just off the humor I'm a subscriber! Great vid
Thats why i dont want gutters on my roof
Why cause you lazy and don't want to clean gutters😂
Why so your roof can dump all the water off at you Foundation causing more prob moat people can't afford to fix.
I've only made it to 2:42 mins and find this delightfully refreshing. This is great when facing what I thought was impossible. It is loaded with facts and techniques. Truly can't thank you enough! I will be subscribing.
Did the drip edge flashing or the gutter cause the water to leak on the fascia and soffit? My gutter was leaking and rotted my fascia. Nice repair!
This may be a dumb question but how come ppl don't do a paint layer before screwing in stuff, then do a 2nd layer to cover the screws?
The proposed 1st layer would help keep out paint and moisture from the wood on sides that you can no longer reach; i.e. the edge of the board that is covered by the gutter. This also helps protect from termites, in my head.
How well does paint adhere to caulking?
Nice 👍🏽
I just need to get a dremel velocity. Question: The wood you're attaching the newest part to, would you recommend cleaning it first?
Yes, it's a great tool. I've used it hundreds of times over the years.
No, no need to clean the wood other than brushing it off with your hand. Better to just cover it. Instantly clean!
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Hi michael. Me again. I need to ask you about your dremel velocity. Is it good for cutting say rafter tails too? Just curious. And if so probably have to get a bigger blade huh?
You need metal capable blades that can cut through a nail or whatever, most dremels themselves have the ability, just need a wood/metal capable blade.
@@nmatthew7469 thank you.
Perfect
Why did that wood rot like that? I have that in places around my house, but is it telling me a clue as to something else that is wrong?
good.
In 15 years, my son will you how to fix it again, this time addressing the flashing errors that delivered the water into the soffit!
I enjoyed this video, I just wish you’d protect your lungs when cutting wood! I’ve always been “that guy” when working around others who don’t put a mask on. I want you to live long!
what is that shearer/cutting tool? i want to look for it online. thank you.
It's a Dremel Velocity. I believe it's discontinued. The Mighty Max is their newer version
@@mackofalltrades9972 many tnks.
I wouldnt reccomend any of the DAP plastic wood for exterior use puttys eventhough theyre labeked as exterior product They dont last long out in the elements use Bondo Putty instead!!!! I learned this the Hard way
What area are you in can I hire you to do ours?? I live in south louisiana and after hurricane ida there are so many shady contractors taking advantage of everyone that I don’t trust anyone to do it!
I'm new to this, but I thought the drip edge was supposed to be gapped from the facia?
About the triangle shape how you cut it?
Native lumber is bigger than dimensional lumber . A new 2 x 4 is actually 3 1/2 inches . Native is actually 4 . We don’t usually find native in stores .
Lol @ dad jokes! Good information.
So is it this easy to change the facia on the a frame of your roof. The wood is bad and my power lines won't stay connected.
Yes, it certainly is that easy.
what thickness wood is this
Are all the fascia board the same size?
I believe they're just typical 1x6's or 1x8's
What kind of wood did you use? Does it need to be treated??
It doesn't need to be treated, but you need to keep it covered in latex paint as time goes by. Not keeping up with yearly touch ups lets water get at it.