Proofing is usually booked straight after a possum has been removed from a roof, or on its own once a gap has been noticed that looks like an easy way in. Around Silkstone, the common culprits are a manhole cover that has warped, a gap where the eaves meet the roofline, or a vent cover with a corner that has lifted.
When you call 07 3543 7769, the crew works around the whole roofline rather than closing just the one gap that has been spotted, since an older roof is rarely limited to a single weak point. Material is matched to each gap, a manhole gets a cover that actually sits flush, vents get a guard, and eave gaps are closed with something a possum cannot chew or push past.
This is usually done on the one visit alongside a look at the subfloor, since older homes around Silkstone on timber stumps can have matching gaps down low as well as up in the roof cavity. A roof that has been proofed properly should not need attention again for a good stretch, though it is worth a look after any big storm, since a falling branch can open up a new spot even on a home that has already had this work done.
- Full roofline check, not just the one gap noticed from the ground
- Manhole cover fitted so it sits flush
- Vent guards fitted where needed
- Eave gaps closed with material a possum cannot push through
- Subfloor checked for matching gaps on older homes
Call 07 3543 7769 to book a roofline check before another possum finds the same spot.
