How to Repair Roofline Termite Damage

3-inch paint brush

By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools:
Exterior paint Brown 
Ladder 4, 6 and 8 foot 
Paint tray
Brush, 
Roller
Primer latex
Putty knife
Wood putty

Mrs. Appleton noticed my work building a retaining wall. She stopped by and asked if my repair service would fix her wood termite damage. This job was done with my friend Carl, who was instrumental helped me get this job done.

This post addresses the ten steps to repairing the termite damage on this home.

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the damaged eaves that needed repairing.

Fig.1 Termite Damage

Step 2: Fig.2 shows inside fascia plate had more damage. 

Fig.2 Facia termite damage

Step 3: Fig.3 shows the the termites also moved from one wood piece to another.

Fig.3 large hole dry rot

Step 4: Fig.4 and fig.5 shows us using hammers and wood chisels to remove the dry wood inside the exterior rafters.

Fig.4 Claw Hammer

Fig.5 Wood Chisels

Step 5: There was a lot more damage than these few pictures, now the next step is to fill the termite holes with wood putty. This damaged was sprayed by a local pest company. Fig.6 shows a corner that was damaged and repaired. 

Fig.6 Water putty filled damages

Step 6: Fig.7 and fig.8 shows two more area of the fascia plate that was repaired. 

Fig.7 Wood putty 
fills in damaged

Fig.8 Eves repair damages

Step 7: Remember to use a 6 and 8 foot ladder and fig.9 shows the 4-foot ladder.  

Fig.9 Four 
foot ladder

Step 8: Fig.10 shows Carl adding wood putty to the eaves of the home.

Fig.10 Priming 
dried damages

Step 9: Fig.11 through fig.13 shows the putty had dried, been sanded and the exterior primer was added to each spot.

Fig.11 Prime 
all wood repairs

Fig.12 Paint 
fascia damages

Fig.13 Corner

Step 10: After priming the wood the final coat will be the exterior brown paint. Now Mrs. Appleton home is secure from termite entry. Fig.14 through fig.17 shows the job finished.

Fig.14 Paint 
inside corner 2

Fig.15 Paint
inside corner 2

Fig.16 
Paint all eves

Fig.17 Paint near gutters

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