How do I repair the overhang on my home? The corners of the overhang have rotted out from water overflowing from the gutters. Do I need to replace the gutters to do this?

John, April 2008

You are talking about the soffit facia, I think...this is a timber board fixed to the rafters and the guttering is fixed to it. Remove the guttering, including brackets and remove the facia - but you'll also have to remove the horizontal soffit to do this. With the facia off, you'll be able to see if the water penetration has done any harm.

John, April 2008