It actually looks like it may have been repaired before.
Hi @bpvfitness,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.
Have you investigated how far back the rot extends? If not, and it is safe to do so, I'd suggest you get up there and test to see how far back the rot goes. You can do this by using a tool like a screwdriver and pressing it into the timber. If it punches through the surface with ease, then that timber is rotten and would need to be cut out.
To be honest, unfortunately, that doesn't look like timber that can be repaired. It is almost certainly going to require replacement, or at least, cutting it back beyond the rot then putting in a new section of fascia board.
I'd also be looking at what caused the fascia to rot in this way. Is there any way to safely get some images from above? Is that tile sitting directly on top of the fascia? Is there no gutter on this side of the structure?
Ultimately, we would need to investigate further to be sure how the repair should proceed, however looking at what I can see, I don't think it would be a simple D.I.Y. job. You would likely need the assistance of at least a carpenter and potentially a roofing plumber depending on the suspected cause of the issue.
Allow me to tag some helpful and experienced members for their thoughts - @Nailbag, @DIY4Knuckleheds, @TedBear, @MikeTNZ.
Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Jacob
Hi @bpvfitness, have you been photographing my fascia boards?
Mine were exactly like yours. I levered it off the house and made up a new one. It was the quickest and easiest way to deal with it. Like yours, the tiles were not covering the board and water ran off, soaked into the timber and rotted it. After replacing the timber I then covered it with thin steel angle to protect it from the water. It was something like this: https://www.bunnings.com.au/australian-handyman-supplies-30-x-30-x-1-15mm-x-2-4m-galvanised-pressed-angle_p0911009
But there may be better products available. You just need to get the water to run off the board and down to the outside wall.
Hi @bpvfitness
That’s pretty extensive rot and as @JacobZ pointed out isnt repairable. Depending on the extent of the rot will determine how much if any can be salvaged. Extensive rot like this can often mean the joists the board is fixed to may also be rotted at the ends which complicates the repair. As does having to remove the edge roof tiles and mortar pointing. And all this at height.
Unless you’re super handy, it might be a job for a handyman well experienced in this type of project. Otherwise you will need a carpenter and a roof repairer.
Nailbag
G'day bpvfitness, yeah that looks pretty extensive and most likely needs the fascia replaced. If you aren't particularly handy l'd consider getting the pros in as there are a number of different jobs required to complete something like this and you will be working at heights which you may not have the gear for. Good luck 👍
