How to Install Fascia Board Alone - Solo Saddle Jig Trick | DIY Builds Plus

Installing long fascia boards by yourself can be dangerous and incredibly frustrating without a helper. In this tutorial, I'll show you step-by-step how to build and use a simple, custom scrap-wood saddle jig that lets you hang perfect, straight fascia lines entirely on your own from a ladder. If this solo framing tip helped save you time on the job site, make sure to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more practical DIY build tips! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Setting up the first jig / The Solo Fascia Problem 1:04 - Placing the 2nd Jig 1:43 - Lifting and placing 2x6x10 fascia board 2:27 - GRK Structural Screws / Lifting the Fascia Safely Without Help 3:08 - Aligning the Board with Structural Fasteners 4:02 - Why fascia board sits lower than truss tails 4:34 - Additional scrap wood used to align tail and fascia 5:55 - Securing fascia board to truss tail with GRK screw 6:23 - Picture of the structure with all fascia boards completed 7:00 - Building the Scrap Wood Saddle Jig 13:52 - Jig modifications needed 17:05 - Outro GEAR & MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO: 🛠️ Fasteners: GRK Fasteners RSS 5/16" x 4" Rugged Structural Screws 🛠️ Power Tools: Milwaukee M18 System #GRKFasteners #MilwaukeeTools #M18 #DIYBuilds #FasciaInstallation