Raising Sagging Roof Rafters

Force open the cracked end of a sagging rafter with a wood chisel.

Raising sagging roof rafters.

Determine the extent of damage. The first step is to find out how many rafters are sagging and if anything else is damaged. Push up on the plywood until the foam is touching the roof decking s underside. The first and foremost step is to find out how many and from where the rafters are sagging.

Spread polyurethane glue into the crack with a stiff bristle brush. Place the plywood and styrofoam side up against the damaged roof decking. So you should start by inspecting the roof from the under side or attic. Actuate the intensity of damage.

If there is any other damage it should also be fixed before moving to the next step. If the damage is identified then it will be easy to repair it. Drill holes in angle iron. Place a fascia board up under the roof sheathing and nail it with a hammer across the ends of the rafters to strengthen them.

Remove the chisel and wet the crack with a wet rag. How to straighten sagging roof rafters.