Florida humidity, daily summer rain and years of small leaks add up to one of the most common problems on Brevard County homes: rotted wood. Rotted wood replacement in Melbourne, FL is something Kaiser Roofing handles every week — roof decking, fascia boards, rafter tails, sub-fascia and trim that have gone soft, cracked or fallen apart.
Left alone, rotted wood doesn't stay small. It lets water reach framing, gives insects and animals a way into the attic, and can cause gutters and roof edges to pull loose. Replacing it early is one of the best things you can do for your home.
Where rot starts on Florida homes
Most roof-related wood rot starts at the edges. Gutters that overflow or back up push water behind the fascia. Missing drip edge lets water wick into the end of the roof deck. Shingles that don't extend far enough over the edge drip directly onto the wood. Over a few rainy seasons, the paint fails and the wood starts to soften.
On the roof itself, rot shows up around pipe boots, skylights, chimneys and valleys — anywhere a slow leak has been wetting the plywood. These areas often feel soft or spongy underfoot.
Fix the cause, not just the board
Swapping a rotted board without fixing why it rotted means you'll be doing it again. When we replace rotted wood, we look at the drip edge, gutters, flashing and roof edge that caused it, and we correct those at the same time. New fascia gets primed and painted or wrapped, and new decking is fastened to code.
During a roof replacement, we replace rotted decking as part of the job once the old roof is off. If you're not replacing the roof, we can still repair rotted fascia, rafter tails and edge decking on their own.
Signs you need rotted wood replacement
- Peeling or bubbling paint on fascia boards
- Soft, crumbly or dark-stained wood at the roof edge
- Gutters pulling away or sagging
- Spongy spots when walking the roof
- Holes where birds, rodents or insects are getting in
- Visible gaps between the roof edge and the fascia
Materials & options
Roof decking
Rotted or delaminated plywood replaced and fastened to code.
Fascia & sub-fascia
New boards, primed and painted or wrapped in aluminum.
Rafter tails
Sistering or replacing exposed rafter ends that have rotted.
Trim & overhang wood
Barge rafters, gable trim and overhang framing.
The Kaiser process
- 1
Free inspection & estimate
We probe the wood, find the extent of the rot, and find the water source.
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Clear written proposal
Exactly what's being replaced, plus any edge or flashing fixes.
- 3
Replacement & correction
Rotted wood out, new wood in, and the cause corrected.
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Finish & cleanup
Painted or wrapped, gutters reattached, debris hauled off.
Why choose Kaiser Roofing
Kaiser Roofing is a family-run company owned by Christian Kaiser, and we've been working on Brevard County roofs since 1997. That's 30 years of seeing what holds up here and what doesn't. We give straight answers, put the scope in writing, keep the job site clean, and stand behind our work. If a repair will do, we'll say so. If you need a new roof, we'll explain why and show you.
- 30 years of local roofing experience in Brevard County
- Family-run and locally owned in Melbourne, FL
- Free inspections and clear written estimates
- Clean job sites and a final walkthrough on every job
Cities we serve for rotted wood replacement
We provide rotted wood replacement in Melbourne and throughout Brevard County, plus northern Indian River County. Popular areas include:
MelbourneWest MelbournePalm BaySatellite BeachIndian Harbour BeachCocoa BeachCocoaRockledgeMerritt IslandVieraPort St. JohnTitusvilleMelbourne BeachIndialanticSebastian
Rotted Wood Replacement FAQs
Can you replace rotted wood without replacing the roof?
Yes. We repair fascia, rafter tails and edge decking on their own. If the roof itself is near the end of its life, we'll let you know it might make sense to do both together.
How do I know how much wood is rotted?
Rot is often worse behind the surface than it looks. We probe the wood during the inspection and explain the extent. Your proposal explains how any additional rot found during the job is handled.
Will you paint the new wood?
New fascia and trim are primed and painted, or wrapped in aluminum if you prefer a low-maintenance finish.
What causes fascia to rot?
Usually water from overflowing gutters, missing drip edge, or shingles that don't overhang the edge properly. We fix those causes along with the wood.
