Squirrels are not very intelligent. They regularly apply nothing but a brute force when attempting to enter an attic. Raccoons slowly inspect every aspect of the roof to find the perfect entranceway which usually involves pulling aside some of the aluminum sidings in a small corner of the roof. Squirrels are not that patient. They …
A gable vent is a vent that often sits at the peak of the roof on the front wall of most older Midwestern houses. The vent is designed to allow airflow through the attic, which in those times would be finished with a floor so items could be stored. These vents were not of good …
While raccoons are famous for breaking into homes, the real and far more common threat comes from squirrels. Squirrels are awake in the day time so you will be far more likely to hear them in the morning and the evening. If you have one in your attic it’s very likely its a pregnant female. …
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Soffits, what are soffits. I bet that is not a word you hear very often. It’s mostly a term used by roofers. Soffits are the underside of the roof that extends past the house. There is a roof with shingles, beyond that a drip edge and the eaves than the facia and then underneath it …
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Soffits are a covering for the underside of the part of the roof that extends past your outer walls. This area, if not sealed with a soffit is open and offers access to wild animals who want a warm place to nest for the winter. The soffit is usually made from wood or aluminum but …
The issue with squirrels is they have the natural ability to leap as much as ten feet from a branch or off the ground. They can travel at incredible speeds and climb almost anything. So if you have one trying to get up your downspout you are in a lot of trouble. You can try …
Squirrels are the worst of all the wildlife infestations a person could have. Many people will say the raccoon is the worst pest but they are not nearly as common. You may have a raccoon break in once or twice a year but squirrels are consonantly trying to get into your attic every day of …
There are many ways animals can get into your home. The eaves are one of these ways and it can be very frustrating for homeowners to deal with. Most people simply ignore the sate of their house, soffits falling off, rotting facia and open drip edges can cause all kinds of issues, especially when those …
Squirrels seem so nice and lovable. They are so cute with their long fluffy tails and their anxiety-ridden hunt for nuts. But this is not what squirrels are, they are not cute, they are not lovable and they are not fluffy. I mean that figuratively. These animals are a menace. They are territorial, aggressive and …
Unlike raccoons, squirrels are not long term visitors. Raccoons will live in an attic forever, they will never leave except to hunt at night. Squirrels only use the attic for a short time to get some very important things done, but they are both likely to destroy the attic in the process. The squirrel in …
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