Termite Rafter Tail replacement.

[Vandals909]

We have some minor termite damage to 1 or 2 rafter tails on the front of our home. What is the best and cleanest way to replacement them?

The termite company that showed them to be, well I would think there experience is in pest control not making the rafter replacement look professional.

Is sistering them the best way?

Photos or recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you

 

[Vandals909]

Maybe I out this in the wrong area?

 

[b-body-bob]

We had some rafter rot fixed (prior owner let gutters fill completely up), and the roofer sistered 4' sections on to provide support and a nailing surface for the soffit.

 

[Zeke]

Minor surface damage can be fixed with bondo. Google epoxy injection as well. It's messy but it's a viable solution. Sistering looks bulky. I like to cut out the tail and run a broomstick dowel more than a foot into the existing and glue the hell out of the dowel and the replacement piece. I've even done beams that were lookouts this way using multiple dowels.

 

[BRIANBB]

Rafter tails had termites but nothing else? How'd they get there without damaging top plate or other wood items?

 

[Stuart in MN]

Are the rafter tails exposed, or are they covered up with a fascia and soffit? If covered, sistering on a new piece will be easiest.

 

[67carl]

Post some pics if you can. My example may or may not be helpful. I had some dry rot and when I had my roof redone they cut off the bad, added a new piece then sistered another next to it, running the whole length. It looks fine and is solid - see pic below. One of these days I'll get around to painting the underside...