The eaves are the part of the roof that hangs out past the walls, and on many older homes in Brighton they are open underneath. That means there is a clear path from the gutter line straight into the roof space between each rafter. Eave gap patching closes those openings so a possum cannot walk in.
The crew we book checks the full length of the eaves on every side of the house. On timber homes with open eaves, they close the space between each rafter with galvanised mesh or timber-coloured sheet, cut to fit and screwed in place. On homes with lined eaves, they look for spots where the lining has sagged, cracked or pulled away from the wall, and they patch those gaps. Corners and the ends of the eave, where two roof lines meet, are checked closely since they are the most common weak points.
- Open eaves closed between the rafters
- Sagging or cracked eave lining patched
- Gaps where eave lining meets the wall sealed
- Corners and eave ends checked and closed
- Gutter line checked for gaps behind the fascia
On a Queenslander the eaves can run a long way, around verandahs and bay windows, so this job can take a few hours. The crew works from ladders and uses materials that sit neatly under the roof line, so the patching does not stand out from the street.
Eave gap patching is often part of a wider possum proofing job, but it can be booked by itself if the rest of the roof is sound. Call 07 3543 7768 to book eave gap patching in Brighton or nearby, and we will give you upfront pricing.
