Something In My Roof

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.

Something in my roof.

Tree squirrels have a tendency to enter attics and set up permanent residency homes. Cut a piece of flashing. 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. Its not all in one area.

Most of the noises seem to be coming from the top of the walls. Squirrels will make significant amount of noise when entering and exiting the home in search of food. As i sit here in bed trying to get some sleep i cannot. One of the most common critters to find in your home throughout the winter months are bats.

Examine the outside of the house especially around the eves vents and roof and you ll find the entry holes. It s either a critter in your walls or ceiling or something related to the building itself. 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. Bats enjoy making their roost in places higher up such as attics.

Patch large holes or rotted areas temporarily with pieces of metal roof flashing. Cats and foxes require an entry point similar to a possum. It could be a loose pipe a dislodged soffit panel or a piece of siding or even faulty electrical components. Homeowners will commonly complain of jumping scurrying or scratching sounds in the ceiling during the daylight hours.

There are loud banging noises coming from our attic roof. Mice produce small black grey droppings approximately the size of a large grain of rice. It literally sounds like someone punching sheetrock. This should be easily identifiable and closed off.

If it s a hole maybe 2 inches in diameter with chewing around the perimeter that s squirrel. Permethrin dust can be injected into the roof cavity to control this threat. 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. Rat droppings are much larger 1 2cm long.

It comes from all around the room. If it s a large hole with damage like a torn open roof or a busted eave that s a raccoon.