I Replace Most Of Trim On My House Today Because Of Rot!

CJ21

I help my dad today replace most of the outside trim today! I think I did a fair job, this is my first carpentry project since I finish college.

CJ21

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CJ,
I think you did a very nice job- Keep it up ,nice and straight- looks clean- good job! Your dad is probably very happy with you!
Brian

neolitic

Curious about the 1X2.
Is that a common detail down there?
Seems like it would lower the gutter
and close it up a bit.

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CJ21

Yes the 1x2 is a common detail in the south, the house do not currenly have gutters.

Tonyeo

Nice work, but No soffit vents ?

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CJ21

The house never had any soffit vents. This is and old house.

seifconst

Well done CJ. Hope your future is bright. Nuttin like practicing on dad's house, huh? Ever consider installing gutter apron (called EE edge round here) to help shed the water past the newly installed fascia? It would greatly extend the life of what you've just done.
Seif

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woodworkbykirk

is the fascia back primed or shellac'd?

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Gus Dering

I bet pops is happy.

If you pre-prime the material it will look better and last longer.

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CJ21

You is talking about eave tin that goes around the edges? I usally dont back prime my fascia.

seifconst

Yes. It transitions water from the shingles' edge either into the gutter or past the fascia board.

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Dpscott

Thats a reason for early failure. Go ahead and take shortcuts, I make a living it seems like fixing others shortcuts. Its best practice to seal all 6 sides espically on pine.

CJ21

I will back prime the next time.

mmike032

did you square but the facsia and 1x2?

CJ21

I cut em on an angle.

William James

Looks good. Few things to keep in mind next time. Prime the back of fascia and soffit. Use eaves flashing. Just because it didn't have soffit vents before doesn't mean you couldn't add them in and vent the roof while you're at it. You could always do that later if you had spare time. Make sure you caulk every last joint. Not bad at all. Got the carpentry part looking good.

D.Foster

Prime before you caulk, and you may want to slip in some drip edge...

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CJ21

Who ever did the roofing never install drip edge, I will back prime the next time.

stp57

Nice job CJ.
Steve