Dunn Solutions offers tutorials on installing wood and wood alternative trim, cedar shingles, rafter tails and wooden gutter repair, fascia maintenance, clapboard siding installation, historic gable fascia tail maintenance, and more!
The gable end fascia is a signature feature of historic craftsman homes; easily recognizable as beams which extend beyond the roofline. Today I'm sharing one method I've used for repairing gable end fascia.
In new homes, rafter tails are often concealed with fascia and soffit. In older—and particularly historic—homes, rafter tails were often left exposed for decorative effect. This video explains how to replace the fascia on exposed rafter tails when moisture has caused significant rot damage to the wood.
Like many of you, I also grew up trying my hand at building things.
Whether you're doing a simple install or something more elaborate, or just reweaving a corner or replacing a few shingles in the body of an existing wall, there are a few simple steps and techniques I've learned that might help make your next project a success.
