Vents are there to let air move through the roof, which also makes them a handy door for a possum. Vent and eave mesh covers these openings with strong galvanised mesh that lets air through and keeps possums out. Around kippa Ring this is one of the most useful jobs for older homes with open eaves and timber gable ends.
The crew we book checks every vent on the house. That includes gable vents at the ends of the roof, eave vents under the overhang, the gaps along open eaves where the rafters show, and roof ventilators that have been bent or lifted by wind. Where a vent cover has rusted or been pushed out, the crew fits new mesh that is screwed down on all sides so it cannot be peeled back.
- Gable vents covered with screwed-down galvanised mesh
- Open eaves closed between the rafters
- Eave vents and soffit gaps meshed
- Damaged or loose roof ventilators checked and secured
- Airflow kept open so the roof space can still breathe
Mesh near the bay takes a beating from salt air and afternoon storms, so the crew uses heavier gauge mesh and fixings that suit coastal homes. They also make sure the new mesh does not block airflow, since a roof that cannot breathe gets hot and damp.
If a possum has already moved in, the crew will pair the mesh work with a one-way door so the possum is not shut inside. If the roof is quiet, they can mesh everything in one visit. Call 07 3543 7771 to book vent and eave mesh in kippa Ring or the nearby suburbs, and we will give you the price up front.
