Something In My Roof

Examine the outside of the house especially around the eves vents and roof and you ll find the entry holes.

Something in my roof.

Bats enjoy making their roost in places higher up such as attics. As the temperature continues to drop these animals tend to make their way into our homes or businesses for warmth and shelter. This should be easily identifiable and closed off. Mice produce small black grey droppings approximately the size of a large grain of rice.

Cut a piece of flashing. Patch large holes or rotted areas temporarily with pieces of metal roof flashing. Tree squirrels have a tendency to enter attics and set up permanent residency homes. There are loud banging noises coming from our attic roof.

Squirrels will make significant amount of noise when entering and exiting the home in search of food. It comes from all around the room. 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. As i sit here in bed trying to get some sleep i cannot.

Run a thick bead of exterior grade caulking over the steel wool to seal the packed gap. 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. Cats and foxes require an entry point similar to a possum. Its not all in one area.

Permethrin dust can be injected into the roof cavity to control this threat. 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. If it s a hole maybe 2 inches in diameter with chewing around the perimeter that s squirrel. Most of the noises seem to be coming from the top of the walls.

It s either a critter in your walls or ceiling or something related to the building itself. It could be a loose pipe a dislodged soffit panel or a piece of siding or even faulty electrical components. Birds and bats on the roof birds are another common species that can be spotted on the roof and while they do not generally cause significant damage they will often leave droppings on the roof which can leave unsightly stains. 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. It literally sounds like someone punching sheetrock.