The eaves are where the roof meets the walls, and they are full of joins. Fascia boards hold the gutters, barge boards finish the gable ends, and eave linings close off the underside. On older homes, these parts shrink, warp or rot over time, and small gaps open up. On newer homes, gaps can be left where roof sheeting meets the fascia or where a lower roof tucks under an upper one.
A possum only needs a gap about the size of a small fist, and a rat much less. The crew we book walks around the whole house and checks each run of eaves, looking for daylight, rub marks, fur and chewed edges from the ground and from a ladder. In Sunnybank, common trouble spots are the ends of gutters on hip roofs, the corners of gable ends, and gaps around air conditioning lines and solar cables that pass through the eaves.
Each gap is closed with the right material. Galvanised mesh is shaped to fit uneven openings, while flashing or sheet covers holes in timber. Everything is screwed in place so it stays firm through summer storms. If a possum is still using the gap, a one-way door goes on first and the gap is sealed once it has left.
- A walk around every run of eaves
- Gaps at fascia, barge and gutter ends closed
- Openings around cables and pipes sealed
- A one-way door first if a possum is inside
- Notes on rotten timber that needs a carpenter
Eave gap proofing pairs well with ridge cap sealing on tiled homes in Sunnybank. Call 07 3543 7765 to book eave gap proofing.
