If you’re replacing an old fascia board, you can measure the old board instead of your roof. Never stand on the top step of a ladder since you’ll be more likely to fall.
You can buy boards for your fascia from a hardware or home improvement store. Woods made from pine, spruce, or cedar all work well for fascia board. You may not be able to buy boards that are the exact length of your roof. If not, then get as many boards as you need to match the length.
Ask the employees where you bought the boards to see if they can cut them for you if you don’t have the tools at home. You may also use a handsaw if you want, but it will take longer and may not be as precise as a table saw. Always keep your hands and fingers away from the saw blade, or else you could get seriously injured.
Wear safety glasses while you’re working with your saw to keep your eyes and face protected. You don’t need to cut the top of the fascia board if you don’t want to, but it will give your home a clean appearance once you’re finished. Hold a speed square tightly against the side of your circular saw’s guide if you want to ensure you’re cutting a straight line.
Make sure your hands aren’t in the path of the saw while you’re cutting so you don’t seriously injure yourself. Some hardware stores offer miter saw rentals so you can use one without purchasing it. You don’t need to miter the ends of the boards if you don’t want to, but the corners won’t look as clean. You only need to miter the ends of the fascia boards that are on corners.
Don’t try to position the fascia boards alone since you could easily slip and fall off of the ladder while trying to support the board.
Tacking the board on the ends first allows you to make sure everything stays level before you put in the other nails. You can also use 2 in (5. 1 cm) wood screws and a drill to secure the board if you want.
If you notice your fascia board bowing away from the rafter in the middle or on the bottom, add a third nail to secure it better.
You can buy body filler putty from your local hardware store. You can also use caulk instead of body filler putty if you want.
You can buy drip edges from your local hardware or home improvement store.
