wood rot has deteriated the ends (6 to 18 inches) of several rafter ends where it meets the fascia. There is no visible signs of leaking water into the interior of the house. The home is twenty years old. I am a full-time college student so I can not afford a costly repair. Could you suggest how to repair the damage or what I can do to temporarily (2-3 years) fix the roof until I finish college. I live near Seattle, WA.

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I’ve had the house eight years. Haven’t done anything to the roof. The lady who owned the house had it roofed 14 years before that, so the roof is about 22 years old. The roof began leaking in one room of the house after a heavy rain. I really think I should have someone come inspect my ceilings and roof that doesn’t have a vested interest in the roofing job. I am thinking 22 years is a long time and while I can still work, would probably be better off to replace it now when I’m 49 years old than when I am older and may not be able to work full time.

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