Dry rot on Rafter tails
I have to rafter tails that have dry rot and was told they need to be replaced. my roof is only 3 years old so I don't want to replace the whole rafter. How would...
I have to rafter tails that have dry rot and was told they need to be replaced. my roof is only 3 years old so I don't want to replace the whole rafter. How would...
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