TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Lumber ( to measure)
- Prybar
- Tape Measure
- Electric Nailer
- Circular Saw
- Nails

STEPS FOR REPLACING FASCIA BOARD
1. Loosen any attached gutters. Be sure to check condition of the drip edge and status of the gutter. Excessive water buildup or water that doesn’t drain properly can lead to wood damage and rot.
2. Use pry bar to loosen and detach damaged fascia board. This step is usually an easy one, rotted wood “lets go” easily.
3. Use old board to help measure replacement board. You can use a tape measure to determine the length of your replacement board. When you prepare to make your cuts it can be handy to place the old board next to the pre-cut board for ease in .assuring a matched fit.
4. Cut new board. Mark you cuts lines. Use 45 degree angle cut to ensure proper fit when reattaching the replacement board.
5. Fit new board into place and nail securely. This step may be easier with an extra hand depending on the length of the board.
6. Prime new board if desired. To help prevent mildew you can prime the bare wood with a mildew resistant primer. You may prefer to eliminate this step and add a mildewcide to the paint instead.
7. Apply new paint. Apply one or two coats of a quality latex house paint. Check the label to see if it includes a mildewcide, if not you can buy it and add the preventative to the paint before application.

MILDEW ON EXTERIOR WOOD
• Often forms on areas that tend to be damp and receive little or no direct sunlight ( walls with a northerly exposure and the underside of eaves are particularly vulnerable)
• Mildew has roots. Like any plant this fungus has to be eradicated from the root. Unless the mildew is removed to the root, it will grow back.
• Mildew that is painted over will grow back through the paint,. You must first totally remove the mildew, apply paint that contains a sufficient level of mildewcide. You can also apply a midew proof primer prior to painting.

AL CARRELL’S MAGIC MILDEW REMOVAL FORMULA

3 quarts of warm water
1 quart of liquid bleach
¾ cup of powdered laundry detergent
¼ cup TSP (tri-sodium phosphate, can be easily obtained from paint stores)

Mix thoroughly and apply to mildew with a scrub brush or stiff broom. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and eye protection…this formula works, but it is caustic.

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