Once a possum is out of the roof, the gap it used needs to be closed straight away. An open hole in the roofline is an invitation to the next possum in the street, and in bayside suburbs there is usually one not far away. Roof entry sealing in Manly focuses on that main gap and the weak spots right around it.
The crew we book looks at how the gap formed before deciding how to close it. A gap under a lifted roof sheet needs a different fix from a cracked ridge cap or a rotted section of fascia. Where the timber behind the gap has gone soft, the crew will tell you, as mesh screwed into soft timber will not hold for long. They also check whether the gap sits near a gutter, since water running through the join can rust mesh that is not galvanised.
- Galvanised mesh cut and shaped to the gap
- Flashing where roof sheets have lifted or rusted at the edge
- Sealant for small gaps around pipes and flues
- Mesh over broken vent covers
- A check of the gaps on either side of the main entry
The sealing is only done once the possum is out, usually after a one-way door has been on for a few nights. Closing a gap with a possum still inside only leads to more noise and damage as it looks for a new way out through the ceiling or eaves.
Many bayside homes have more than one weak spot, so the crew will price any extra sealing they notice while they are up there. To book roof entry sealing in Manly, call 07 3543 7769 and tell us if a one-way door is already on.
