If you are not familiar with Toronto fascia roof construction, it is time to take a look at this process in detail. The fascia is the roofing underlayment on a flat or pitched roof. It consists of several layers of materials that are stitched together and allow the roof to be watertight, especially in the rainy seasons. If the fascia becomes damaged or ripped due to wind, hail, heavy snow or other weather elements, the entire roof structure could become ruined.
How do you repair a fascia roof? The first step is to get all of the necessary equipment. You will need a large ladder with a wet/dry lift for the purpose of extracting the damaged parts, such as shingles, tar paper, or tiles and metal flashing. You will also need a hammer, chisel, screwdriver, cutting knife and caulk gun. Make sure you wear some type of safety gear, including rubber gloves, ear muffs, rain coat and hat, goggles and the appropriate protective glasses.
When visiting the site, take note of where the damage is located and what direction it is facing. When you arrive at the home or business to perform repairs, inspect each piece by starting at the top of the fascia and working your way down. Look at the damage in different directions and note where it might need to be repaired or replaced. Take pictures of the damage if possible.
One of the first things you will have to repair are any holes or cracks you find in the fascia. Most likely, these will appear first, since they are on the surface. You may have to remove some shingles or tar paper in order to get at them. If you cannot remove them yourself, have a friend or other professional remove them for you. You should never repair a hole in the fascia roofing without consulting or planning with a roof repair company.
Once you have located the source of the damage, have the repair crew set up an extraction site by the damaged area. They should remove as much debris as possible and protect the area with a tarp and cover it with tar paper. The contractor will assess the situation and suggest solutions to the problem, if needed.
After the fascia has been removed and all possible areas have been assessed, it is time to repair the fascia roof itself. Start by removing the damaged section of tar paper and sanding the whole thing down until it is even. Put on your rubber mallet and apply pressure to the damaged area. If the fascia is damaged in several places, make sure you use multiple shots of your rubber mallet to spread the damage evenly.
The fascia can be quite difficult to repair because it is situated at the edge of the roof. Many people try to start the repair by cutting off the damaged section of fascia and stitching it together. This may not work properly and can lead to unsightly seams.
In any case, the best method of repairing a fascia roof is to hire a professional roof repair company. The repair workers will use high quality materials and modern techniques to fix your fascia. The cost of the repair may be higher than the cost of purchasing a new fascia but when you consider the amount of work involved in fixing a damaged fascia, the price you pay is worth it. It can also be repaired quickly, which can save you a lot of time and effort.
You should ask several questions about the work to be done and the cost of the repair before you hire a professional roofing repair company. You need to know if the repair company will cut the fascia from the building. It is possible to do this job yourself, but it takes time and patience. It is also very difficult to cut through the heavy timbers. When you find out how much the repair company will charge you for cutting the fascia, you should compare that price with what you would pay for doing it yourself.
Another question to ask your repair company is how many layers of asphalt will be required to repair your fascia roof. The number of layers of asphalt varies depending on the severity of the damage. You may have a single layer or several layers of asphalt. If the damage is extensive, your repair company may recommend that you reconstruct the entire roof. This is not always possible but it can be done inexpensively.
A fascia roof is usually attached to the bottom row of trusses called trusses. After the roof is attached properly and the nails are placed in good position, the trusses are nailed to the fascia board. This sounds like a fairly simple process. Unfortunately, it is far from simple. Building a fascia roof involves quite a bit of knowledge about building and roof construction. You should hire a professional repair company to do the job correctly the first time because it may never get done the way you had planned it.
