At a glance: Completed 2026-10-06: storm-damaged rafter tail, soffit & fascia repair on Greenwood Terrace, St. Louis, MO 63119. Office: St. Louis, 314-429-6000.
The call on Greenwood Terrace
A storm had left the home on Greenwood Terrace with damaged and missing soffit boxes, rafter tails and fascia along the rear and left side of its flat roof. Debris from the storm was still on the building when the crew arrived.
The work order called for plenty of before and after photos so the homeowner had a clear record of the damage and the repair.
What we found in St. Louis 63119
16 linear feet of soffit boxes and rafter tails and 24 linear feet of 2x6 fascia were damaged or missing on the rear and left side.
What the work order shows
- Took before photos of the damage.
- Removed and replaced 16 LF of damaged and missing soffit boxes and rafter tails.
- Removed and replaced 24 LF of damaged 2x6 fascia wood.
- Installed 24 LF of new double 6-inch white aluminum soffit panels.
- Installed 24 LF of new white aluminum fascia wrap.
- Cleaned up and hauled away all debris, including storm debris left on the building.
- Took after photos.
Storm damage at the edge of a flat roof
On a flat-roof home the overhang does a lot of work. Rafter tails extend past the walls, soffit boxes close them in, and the fascia caps the edge. When the storm hit Greenwood Terrace it tore up 16 feet of soffit boxes and rafter tails and 24 feet of fascia along the rear and left side.
Debris from the storm was still on the building when the crew arrived, and it was cleared away as part of the job.
Rebuilding with new lumber and aluminum
The crew replaced the damaged and missing rafter tails and soffit boxes, then installed new 2x6 fascia along the 24 feet. New double 6-inch white aluminum soffit panels and white aluminum fascia wrap went over the new wood so it is protected from the weather.
Before and after photos were taken so the homeowner has a clear record of the storm damage and the repair.
Roofer near me in Webster Groves 63119
Webster Groves and south county homeowners searching roofer near me can call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000, including for storm damage that is not on the roof surface itself.
We repair edges, soffit and fascia along with the roof so the whole exterior is closed up after a storm.
Why flat-roof overhangs take storm damage
Flat-roof homes rely on their overhangs to keep water off the walls. Without a steep slope, the edge of the roof is the main defense, and the rafter tails, soffit and fascia hold it together. Strong wind and falling debris hit that edge first.
On Greenwood Terrace the damage ran along two sides of the house, rear and left, which is consistent with a storm coming from one direction.
Photos as part of the job
The work order required plenty of before and after photos. They give the homeowner a record of what the storm did and what was replaced, which is useful for insurance conversations and for future buyers. We take photos on most repair jobs for the same reason.
Older homes in Webster Groves
Webster Groves has many older homes with unique rooflines, including flat and low-slope roofs with exposed rafters. Repairing them means rebuilding with the right lumber and protecting it with aluminum so it lasts. If your 63119 home has storm damage at the edges, call before the next rain.
Double 6-inch soffit panels
The new soffit was installed with double 6-inch white aluminum panels. Each panel has two 6-inch sections that lock together, giving a clean, uniform look under the overhang. Aluminum soffit does not rot or need paint, and it closes the eave against weather and animals.
Fascia wrap over new 2x6
New 2x6 fascia lumber gives the edge strength, and the white aluminum wrap protects that lumber from rain and sun. Together they rebuild the edge so it can support gutters and hold the soffit in place for years.
Storm debris cleanup
The work order called for hauling away all debris, including storm debris left on the building. Clearing branches and leftover debris helps prevent clogged drains and new damage on a flat roof.
Don't wait on edge damage
Damaged rafter tails and fascia let water into the structure and give animals a way in. Repairing them soon after a storm keeps a contained problem from growing.
What the finished edge looks like
With new rafter tails, new soffit boxes, new 2x6 fascia, white aluminum soffit panels and matching fascia wrap, the rear and left side of the Greenwood Terrace home now have a clean, solid edge. The aluminum matches across both sides, and the new wood underneath is fully covered. The storm debris is gone from the building, and the homeowner has photos of the whole process. Homeowners in 63119 with similar damage can call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000 to get the same kind of repair.
Roofer near me in 63119 after a storm
After a storm, a roofer near me search in Webster Groves should bring someone who fixes the whole edge, not just the shingles. On Greenwood Terrace our St. Louis crew rebuilt the rafter tails, soffit boxes and fascia, wrapped it all in white aluminum, and removed the storm debris from the building. We document the damage with photos before any work starts, so you have a record for insurance. Call 314-429-6000 for a free inspection anywhere in 63119, 63122 or 63144.
Roof repair in St. Louis, MO 63119
ZIP 63119 covers Webster Groves and nearby streets of south St. Louis County, where older homes with flat roofs and exposed rafter tails are common.
If you live on or near Greenwood Terrace and are seeing the same kind of problem, call our St. Louis office at 314-429-6000 or our 24/7 line at 1-800-564-6232 for a free inspection. We tell you whether a repair will do the job before anyone talks about replacement.
Questions homeowners ask about this repair
What are rafter tails?
The ends of the roof rafters that extend past the wall to form the overhang. Soffit and fascia attach to them.
Is storm damage to soffit and fascia covered by insurance?
Often, depending on the policy. Photos before and after help document it.
Why aluminum wrap over new wood?
It protects the new lumber from weather so it does not rot again.
Do you repair storm damage in Webster Groves?
Yes. Call 314-429-6000.
Can you repair a flat roof too?
Yes. We repair and replace flat and low-slope roofs as well as overhangs.
Do you take photos for insurance?
Yes. Before and after photos are part of our storm work.