Vents and eaves are two of the easiest ways into a roof for possums in Eastern Brisbane. Open roof vents, whirlybird bases, exhaust fan outlets and gaps where the eave lining has shrunk or warped can all give a possum room to squeeze through. Rats and mice use the same gaps. We book local crews who screen these openings so the roof space stays shut.
The crew we book walks the whole roof line and checks each vent and eave from the outside, then looks from inside the roof space to see where light comes through. Each opening is fitted with galvanised mesh or a metal screen cut to suit, so air still flows but animals cannot get in. The work usually includes:
- Screening roof vents and whirlybird bases with mesh
- Covering exhaust fan and range hood outlets
- Closing gaps where eave linings have shrunk or warped
- Fitting mesh along gaps between the gutter and fascia
- Checking gable vents on older homes
Screening lets the roof breathe while keeping animals out, which matters in the Brisbane heat. The crew will choose a mesh size that keeps possums and rodents out without blocking airflow. Mesh is fixed with screws or rivets rather than tape, so it holds up in storms. Where eave boards are rotted or broken, they will point it out so you can plan a repair.
This work suits both older homes and newer brick houses in Eastern Brisbane, and it pairs well with full roof proofing. Photos from the ground of any gaps you have spotted can help us price the job. To book vent and eave screening, call 07 3543 7771. Tell us roughly how many vents you have, and we will give you an upfront price.
