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4.9 Google rating, 1,100+ reviewsLicensed and insured, VA 2705155080Springfield and Fredericksburg
Gable end with trim along the sloped rake edge of the roof, rake board replacement by Roofing and Gutter Ethics, serving Springfield, VA
4.9 on Google, 1,100+ reviews Springfield  /  Fairfax County

Rake Board Replacement in Springfield, VA

Rotted rake boards and cornice returns replaced on Springfield gables, with drip edge installed along the rake and the roof edge sealed back down. Served from our headquarters on Alban Station Blvd.

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Gable trim replaced Drip edge along the rake Returns rebuilt Gaps at the peak sealed
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Offices, Springfield and Fredericksburg
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Inspections, no pressure
270 lb
CertainTeed Landmark Pro standard
Overview

Rake Board Replacement in Springfield

The colonials and split levels that fill Springfield neighborhoods have plenty of gable ends, and many still wear their original rake trim. On a lot of those roofs the shingles were cut flush with the edge and no drip edge was ever installed, so every wind driven rain runs straight down the face of the board and into the corner at the bottom.

We see the same pattern from North Springfield to West Springfield: paint failing along the top of the rake, a soft spot at the cornice return, and sometimes a gap at the peak where birds or squirrels have moved in. The fix is the board, the drip edge and the overhang together.

01

Fix the roof edge too

New rake trim without drip edge and a proper shingle overhang rots again. We correct both while the edge is open.

02

Returns capped

Cornice returns are rebuilt where they are soft and capped with metal so their flat tops stop holding water.

03

Gaps at the peak closed

Openings at the top of the gable are sealed so birds and squirrels cannot get into the attic.

Brick home with several front gables and finished rake trim, rake board replacement by Roofing and Gutter Ethics, serving Springfield, VA
Brick home with several front gables and finished rake trim
Detail

What a Springfield rake board job covers

The gable trim, the roof edge above it and the corner where it meets the eave.

  • Edge shingles lifted and savedThe shingles along the gable edge are lifted carefully so the board and drip edge can be replaced without a new roof.
  • Rake board and molding replacedSoft rake boards and molding come out, the sheathing behind them is checked, and new wood or cellular PVC goes up.
  • Drip edge along the rakeType D drip edge is installed along the rake and the shingles are reset with a proper overhang and sealed down.
  • Returns rebuilt and cappedRotted cornice returns are rebuilt to their original shape and capped with metal flashing so they shed water.
Related work

Related roofline work in Springfield

Fascia, rake boards, trim, gutters and drip edge work as one system at the roof edge.

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Rake Board Replacement across Springfield and Fairfax County

Springfield is served from our headquarters at 7420 Alban Station Blvd, along with the rest of Fairfax County and Northern Virginia. Search for your town, or pick it off the list.

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    Why us

    How we work in Springfield

    Our name is the promise. You see the rot and the cause before we touch anything, and every step is photographed on CompanyCam with a link you keep.

    Inspected first

    We get on the roof and photograph what we find before we quote. You see the same evidence we do.

    Roofing and gutters together

    One crew for the roof, the siding and the gutters, so nobody is blaming the other trade.

    Licensed and insured

    Virginia license 2705155080, CertainTeed ShingleMaster certified, fully insured on every job.

    Every job documented

    Photos and video through the whole install on CompanyCam, stored indefinitely, with a link that is yours to keep.

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    What Virginia homeowners say

    Questions

    Rake Board Replacement in Springfield, questions we get asked

    Why is the trim on my gable rotting?

    Usually because water runs down the face of the board instead of dripping clear of it. Shingles cut flush with the edge, no drip edge, and flat topped cornice returns with no cap are the usual causes on Springfield homes.

    Can you replace rake boards that are wrapped in aluminum?

    Yes. We remove the wrap, replace any soft wood and either rewrap it or install cellular PVC that does not need covering. Wrapping soft wood again only hides the rot.

    Do you need to replace my roof to fix the rake?

    Usually not. The edge shingles along the gable can be lifted and reset with a proper overhang once the new board and drip edge are on.

    Do you serve all of Springfield?

    Yes, across Springfield, West Springfield, North Springfield, Kings Park and the rest of Fairfax County, served from our headquarters on Alban Station Blvd.

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    Book your free inspection in Springfield

    We will photograph the rake boards, the returns and the roof edge on every gable, and tell you what needs replacing and why.

    • Free inspection, no pressure
    • Photos of everything we find, yours to keep
    • Licensed and insured, VA 2705155080
    • CertainTeed ShingleMaster certified
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