Older homes in Brighton often have decorative gable vents at the ends of the roof, and many homes of all ages have roof ventilators or small vents under the eaves. They are there to let hot air out of the roof, but a rusted or broken vent is an open door for a possum. Roof vent mesh covers those openings with strong galvanised mesh.
The crew we book checks every vent on the house. On Queenslanders and post-war timber homes, the gable vents are often timber slats or pressed metal that has rusted through or come loose, and the mesh behind them is long gone. On newer homes, the problem is more often a roof ventilator that has been bent by wind or a small eave vent that has been pushed out. The crew fits new mesh that is screwed down on every side so it cannot be peeled back.
- Gable vents meshed from behind to keep the look of the house
- Roof ventilators checked and secured at the base
- Eave vents and small wall vents covered
- Heavier mesh used near the bay to cope with salt air
- Airflow kept open so the roof space can still breathe
Covering vents is not about closing them off. A roof that cannot breathe gets hot and damp, so the mesh is chosen to let air move freely while keeping possums out. Where possible, gable vents are meshed from inside the roof so the decorative front stays as it is.
If a possum is already in the roof, vent mesh is done alongside a one-way possum door. For roof vent mesh on your home in Brighton or nearby, call 07 3543 7768 and we will give you upfront pricing.
