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Thanks so much. So to be clear, do the splice on the outside (the visable tail) or further up the rafter inside the roof space?

Thanks for the advice. I know it's hard to tell from the photos, but does the hip rafter carry alot of weight at that end? How far back and what size splice joint do you feel would be needed?

I was thinking of doing the sister further up the rafter inside the roof space, therefore having only the new rafter tail showing below the eve. Maybe I have used the wrong term with sistering, as I agree with you about having doubled up rafters exposed would not work. Anyway here are some...

Hi all, I am in the process of replacing my gutters due to the rusting and leaking. My roof has exposed rafter tails and the corner tails have rotted due to the water damage from the leaking gutters. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can repair the rotted sections? I seen a few...