Repairing Rotted Roof Beams

First of all it ruins the unique original architecture.

Repairing rotted roof beams.

Cut the beam out of its resting place using a reciprocating saw. The rotten joist end is cut off and an angle cut is made to bottom of the beam to allow a new part to be bolted on a good distance from the fulcrum point. Rotted beams can have new ends or mid sections made by us as timber resin splice kits or you can buy the resins and bars separately to make your own repairs. In fact many homeowners associations require maintaining the original architecture.

When repair is no longer an option the roof rafters must be replaced. 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. The basics of the process are as follows. Wood rotting from the inside out compromises the structural integrity of the rafter.

Remove weak spongy wood preserve and protect wood wi. Make a cut in the center of the beam while a helper holds the two pieces into place. Inspect and assess the damaged section of timber and determine where it needs to be cut to prop the timber along it s length using suitably sturdy props such as acro props once supported cut off the damaged end leaving only solid un damaged timber now. Why not just cut off the ugly rotted roof beam ends.

Cut through any nails at the points where the beam is attached to the surrounding framing. It s a traditional repair is low cost and can be finished to match the original joist. This video shows from start to finish the repair of rotted endbeams on a house using the endrot system. Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue.

Why i didn t choose a scarf joint joist repair a few reasons added up. Using a pry bar gently pry the beam loose from the ceiling. Apply a resilient weatherproof coating to the new pieces then secure them using stainless steel nails. Second depending on the amount of dry rot cutting back too far can lessen the structural capacity of load bearing roof beams.