Once the one-way door has done its job, the gap it covered needs to be closed properly. In Cleveland, an open gap in a roof does not stay empty for long, since there are plenty of other possums nearby looking for a dry place to sleep. Entry point sealing makes sure the gap is shut for good and the area around it is solid. Getting this step right is what keeps the roof quiet over the months ahead.
The crew we book looks at why the gap formed before choosing how to close it. A roof sheet that has lifted at the gutter needs a different fix from a broken vent, a cracked ridge cap or a section of rotten fascia. If the timber behind the gap is soft, the crew will tell you, because mesh screwed into rotten timber will not hold. They use galvanised mesh near the coast, where salty air can rust lighter materials.
- Galvanised mesh shaped to the gap
- Flashing where roof sheets have lifted
- Sealant around pipes, flues and cables
- New mesh behind broken vent covers
- A check of the roofline on either side
Sealing only happens once the possum is out. Closing a gap with a possum still inside just leads to more noise and damage as it tries to find another way out. That is why sealing usually comes after a few quiet nights with a one-way door in place.
If other weak spots turn up while the crew is on the ladder, they price them before doing anything. To book entry point sealing in Cleveland, ring 07 3543 7767 and tell us whether a one-way door is already fitted.
