Ask any possum crew where possums get in, and most will point to two places: the ridge and the eaves. The ridge caps along the high line of the roof lift and lose their mortar over time. Along the eaves, gaps open between the roof iron or tiles and the fascia. In the Inner North, where many roofs are decades old, both problems are common. Both spots are easy to miss from the ground, which is why many people are surprised when the crew points them out. Heat and storms keep working on these areas every year.
The crew we book checks the full length of the ridge and every section of eave, from outside and from inside the roof space. Where they find a gap, they close it with a material that suits the roof. The work might include:
- Re-bedding or re-pointing loose ridge caps on tiled roofs
- Sealing lifted ridge capping on tin roofs
- Fitting mesh or foam filler under the iron at the eaves
- Closing gaps where the fascia has warped or shrunk
- Sealing the ends of the ridge where it meets a gable
This work often goes hand in hand with possum removal, since the gap the possum used is usually at the ridge or eave. It also helps keep rats and mice out, as they use the same openings. If the crew finds rusted or broken sheets that need a roofer, they will tell you rather than patch over them.
To book ridge and eave sealing in the Inner North, call 07 3543 7770. Tell us whether the roof is tin or tile, and roughly how old the home is, and we will give you an upfront price and a booking time.
