Rodent Proof Roof Insulation

The only way to rodent proof insulation is to prevent rodents from getting inside the house or building in the first place.

Rodent proof roof insulation.

Fiberglass has good thermal insulation properties convenient installation is not afraid of moisture the material is absolutely resistant to rodents. Look for cracks and holes around the foundation between the roof and your eaves where utility pipes and wires enter the house and in. Insulation drywall and often items in an attic hide these pests so this process will sometimes require insulation replacement and repair. Rodent barrier systems is the only system of its kind to give roofers and contractors the option to completely rodent proof homes at roof connections and builders gaps saving home owners thousands of dollars in damage and frustration.

Many rodents can fit through openings as small as 1 4 inch. Inspect every inch of your property typically along the foundation around utility pipes and between eaves and roofs to find openings that could potentially allow rodents to enter. Unfortunately no insulation exists that is truly rodent resistant even in the form of cellulose. As a result glass cells are formed closely adjacent to each other.

To deter climbing rodents attach metal rodent guards to piping and paint black bands on stone or brick houses. Declared life of up to 100 years. But also offer rodent proofing services. You can make sure this happens by trying the following tips.

If you are adding new attic insulation to your home you must first make sure that no rodents are present and then entirely rodent proof the space before putting the insulation in. The first is that they give physical access to the property. Once we have located the parts of your attic that have been compromised and infiltrated we will get to work on sealing and blocking all of the entry points and making the attic rodent proof. Insulation panelling such as fibreglass or styrofoam plastic can encourage pests into your home in two main ways.

Homeowners are stuck with damaged contaminated insulation noises in the attic or walls and chewed wires. Use high gloss paint and a 12 inch band about three feet above the ground. Where insulation is supplied in panels inevitable gaps which no matter how small can be used by pests and rodents to crawl through and get into the home.