A possum is strong for its size and will pull at anything soft. Steel wool, foam, tape and loose bits of wire rarely hold for long. Once a possum has left through a one-way door, the gap it used needs a proper seal. We book an independent crew who works near Graceville to do this, with upfront pricing given before the visit.
The crew we book chooses the seal to suit the roof. On tile roofs, that may mean replacing a cracked tile, re-bedding a loose ridge cap or fitting mesh along a valley. On iron roofs, they often use shaped metal flashing or closure strips at the gutter line and under the ridge. Where timber eaves or fascias have rotted, they fit new boards or cover the gap with galvanised mesh.
Everything is screwed or bracketed in place, not glued or taped. The crew also checks the areas beside the main gap, because a possum shut out of one hole will often test the next soft spot along the roof. If a gap needs more work than planned, they explain it and give you a price first. Where the old timber behind a gap has softened, the crew replaces it first so the new seal has something solid to hold.
- Seals matched to tile, iron or timber
- Replacement of cracked tiles
- Re-bedding of loose ridge caps
- Metal flashing and closure strips
- Galvanised mesh on rotted or open areas
A solid seal is what keeps the roof quiet once the possum has gone. If you have had a possum through the roof of a Graceville home, ring 07 3543 7767 and we will book a crew to close the gaps.
