Something In My Roof

As the temperature continues to drop these animals tend to make their way into our homes or businesses for warmth and shelter.

Something in my roof.

Patch large holes or rotted areas temporarily with pieces of metal roof flashing. As i sit here in bed trying to get some sleep i cannot. Attics lofts or ceiling cavities are ideal environments for possums rats and mice who damage stored items and electric cabling by gnawing and possibly causing fires. Bats enjoy making their roost in places higher up such as attics.

Noises in the attic noises in the attic are worrying and can be an indication that rodents or other wildlife may be living in your roof. Rat droppings are much larger 1 2cm long. Most of the noises seem to be coming from the top of the walls. This should be easily identifiable and closed off.

Cut a piece of flashing. It could be a loose pipe a dislodged soffit panel or a piece of siding or even faulty electrical components. Run a thick bead of exterior grade caulking over the steel wool to seal the packed gap. Squirrels will make significant amount of noise when entering and exiting the home in search of food.

It literally sounds like someone punching sheetrock. It s either a critter in your walls or ceiling or something related to the building itself. One of the most common critters to find in your home throughout the winter months are bats. If it s a large hole with damage like a torn open roof or a busted eave that s a raccoon.

A simpler way of determining which rodents you have in your roof is to enter the void if possible and look for evidence in the form of droppings. Homeowners will commonly complain of jumping scurrying or scratching sounds in the ceiling during the daylight hours. Tree squirrels have a tendency to enter attics and set up permanent residency homes. It comes from all around the room.

Its not all in one area. There are loud banging noises coming from our attic roof. Examine the outside of the house especially around the eves vents and roof and you ll find the entry holes. Permethrin dust can be injected into the roof cavity to control this threat.

If you suspect an unwanted intruder in your roof be sure to contact us on 1300 665 573 or complete the contact us form and we will contact you at an opportune time. Mice produce small black grey droppings approximately the size of a large grain of rice.