If you meant an eave gap under an entirely new roof between the top of the wall and the underside of the roof that might well be especially if between the rafters or truss rafter tails your eave ventilation gap which for a ventilated unheated unair conditioned attic provides ventilation air to control heat and moisure buildup.
Fill gap between roof and wall.
Covering this gap isn t a difficult process.
In the end you ll create a seamless looking joint between wall and ceiling that conceals the gap completely.
We bought a new house last year.
When gaps get too large you.
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Bryan shows us how to seal gaps in your roof.
Caulk about 2 feet of the joint and stop to smooth the bead with your finger.
How to caulk large gaps.
All it takes is a quick patching job with fiberglass mesh tape.
You can then proceed with normal joint taping techniques using drywall joint compound which drywall professionals refer to as mud.
Apply more caulk to the gap as needed to fill.
Slowly move down the joint to apply a steady bead of caulk into the gap.