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Fascias, Soffits & Guttering

Blocked gutters causing rot to timber worse case scenario?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.19 PM

I'm purchasing a 2 bed house that has been empty for 5 years and has blocked gutters that need replacing. The timber fascia is wet, the end of the rafters are rotten. Without examining it further, what would be the worse case scenario - would all the rafters need to be replaced. Could anyone give me a worse case scenario?

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4 Answers

Bartolo Vicari Decoration

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Worksop
Hi Chaty. My advice is to have it seen by a competent person so that he can tell you with certainty whether to change them or not. If the wood is soaked and breaks easily even with your hands, then absolutely it is better to change them, but if it is only wet inside and the wood is still hard it can be repaired. first of all you have to clean the grodaie or change them this is very important because it is the cause of the problem, then wait for the wood to dry a little, repair it and paint it. I hope to be proved helpful. If you have other problems don't hesitate to contact me. Greetings
Answered21 February 2021
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ADR Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Boston
worse case scenario is the roof will need rebuilt & the ceilings will need replaced also the fascia & guters will need replaced. without looking at it its not really possible to say exactly what the cost would be but expect it to be in the 10 of thousands it will depend on the size of the roof & what needs done
Answered21 February 2021
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B Builders

Rating: 5 out of 5
Hereford
I think answerd the question worse scenario replace rafters but I would say you could cut back rafters and replace
Answered21 February 2021
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High Standard Rope Access Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Mitcham
Good morning The worst case scenario can be catastrophic failure of the guttering system. This is NOT the case. You should start with the guttering cleaning, assessment of the current condition after the cleaning and adequate solution, for example: Replacement of the guttering and the rafters, or in a positive manner just to fix the leakages, general tidying, cleaning and painting. Surveying is the first thing that you have to do. Regards: Angel High Standard Rope Access Ltd
Answered22 February 2021
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