Can we save it, Norm?
I did have another go at stopping the roof leak as planned. The weather hasn't cooperated, though (no rain) so I can't tell if it's worked this time.
I have very low expectations. It's not going to stop the leak. I just know it. Doomed to leak forever.
But meanwhile, I removed the rotted portion of the fascia, and replaced it with new, primed and painted wood. Below is the wood I removed. It reminds me of the ancient TOH episodes where Bob was often heard to ask "Can we save it, Norm?" I think he'd agree, it's shot.
So I replaced it with fresh pine boards and caulked them. Then I reattached the gutters. They're vinyl, and I like them well enough. They are about 20 years old, and the neoprene seals are falling to bits, so the joints leak. I've looked at Genova's website (gutter manufacturers) but they don't seem to make replacement gaskets. You have to buy all new connectors. Rats. I'm tempted to just duct tape'em. It'd probably work.
So here is the repaired area in all it's painty goodness. Now if only I could:
1. Check to see if the roof still leaks. I need a good day long soaking rain, and,
2. Replace the gaskets in the gutters. The last time it rained, I saw water pouring out every joint, exactly where the gasket is broken or missing. Very frustrating. I know I could caulk them closed, but that will make the joint "permanent". I like being able to take this apart as needed, like when I had to get my largeish self onto the roof edge.
Work is killin' me this week, so no more house stuff to report for a few days. I'm busy building prop furniture for a play. A variation of "Christmas Carol" (what are the odds?). Cratchit's desk, Scrooge's bed (a ghost pops up from the mattress) and an armoire (a 10' tall ghost puppet and mess of dancers comes out of this).
I've also got to make an extra large dead turkey (fabric), and a scrawny roasted chicken (styrofoam). That will be fun! I guess I'll post a photo of those when they're done, just to liven things up.
Must make a decent title banner soon!
I have very low expectations. It's not going to stop the leak. I just know it. Doomed to leak forever.
But meanwhile, I removed the rotted portion of the fascia, and replaced it with new, primed and painted wood. Below is the wood I removed. It reminds me of the ancient TOH episodes where Bob was often heard to ask "Can we save it, Norm?" I think he'd agree, it's shot.
So I replaced it with fresh pine boards and caulked them. Then I reattached the gutters. They're vinyl, and I like them well enough. They are about 20 years old, and the neoprene seals are falling to bits, so the joints leak. I've looked at Genova's website (gutter manufacturers) but they don't seem to make replacement gaskets. You have to buy all new connectors. Rats. I'm tempted to just duct tape'em. It'd probably work.
So here is the repaired area in all it's painty goodness. Now if only I could:
1. Check to see if the roof still leaks. I need a good day long soaking rain, and,
2. Replace the gaskets in the gutters. The last time it rained, I saw water pouring out every joint, exactly where the gasket is broken or missing. Very frustrating. I know I could caulk them closed, but that will make the joint "permanent". I like being able to take this apart as needed, like when I had to get my largeish self onto the roof edge.
Work is killin' me this week, so no more house stuff to report for a few days. I'm busy building prop furniture for a play. A variation of "Christmas Carol" (what are the odds?). Cratchit's desk, Scrooge's bed (a ghost pops up from the mattress) and an armoire (a 10' tall ghost puppet and mess of dancers comes out of this).
I've also got to make an extra large dead turkey (fabric), and a scrawny roasted chicken (styrofoam). That will be fun! I guess I'll post a photo of those when they're done, just to liven things up.
Must make a decent title banner soon!
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