Carports, patios and pergolas are often added to a house long after it was built. In Wavell Heights, many post-war homes have a carport bolted to the fascia or a patio roof tied into the gutter line. These joins seldom seal perfectly, and they give a possum both a bridge from the yard to the main roof and a gap to get inside.
The crew we book checks where each add-on structure meets the house. They look for gaps between the patio or carport roof and the fascia, gaps under the gutter where the two roofs meet, and any openings in the patio roof itself. They also check whether the structure gives a possum an easy climb, such as a post next to a tree or a fence that runs up to the patio.
Gaps are sealed with flashing, mesh or sheet metal to suit the roof materials. If a possum is already using a gap, a one-way door goes on first and the gap is sealed once the roof is quiet. The crew can also look at garden sheds nearby while they are there. Sealing these add-on structures along with the main roof leaves a possum with far fewer options around the house.
- Carport and patio joins checked
- Gaps between roofs sealed with flashing or mesh
- Climbing routes onto the structure pointed out
- One-way door fitted first if a gap is in use
- Nearby sheds looked at on request
Carport and patio proofing is often added to a roof proofing visit. Call 07 3543 7765 to book it for your Wavell Heights home, and we will give you upfront pricing and a time that suits.
