The eaves and fascias are the edge of the roof, and on older homes they are one of the most common places for a possum to get in. Timber eave linings shrink, crack and sag over time. Fascia boards rot or pull away from the rafters. Open eaves on Queenslanders were built to let air in, but they also let possums in. We book an independent crew who works near Graceville to close these gaps, with upfront pricing given on the phone.
The crew we book checks the eaves all the way around the house, looking for missing or broken lining boards, gaps where the eave meets the wall, and spots where the fascia has moved. They also look at the gutter line, where iron roof sheets can lift and leave a gap above the fascia.
Each gap is closed with new timber, galvanised mesh or metal flashing, screwed firmly in place. On open eaves, mesh keeps possums out while still letting air move through the roof. Where fascia boards have rotted, the gutter may also be loose, and the crew will point that out. On brick homes with boxed eaves, they check the lining boards for sagging and gaps at the corners.
- Checks of eave linings and fascias
- New timber where boards have rotted
- Galvanised mesh on open eaves
- Flashing at the gutter line
- Airflow kept through the roof
Eave and fascia proofing can be booked with a removal job or on its own. It suits the many older timber homes in Graceville with open or tired eaves. Ring 07 3543 7767 and we will book a crew to seal up the roof edge.
