Animals like rodents and birds love to get into a variety of places. That said, the roof of a residential or commercial property should not be amongst such destinations.
Foam Experts Roofing, Inc., which proudly serves the citizens of Mesa and adjacent Arizona locations, invites our loyal customers and prospective new clients to continue reading this blog offering a discussion about the potential problems animals can bring to a roof and several tips geared towards preventing this problem.
The Problems Animals Can Bring To Roofs
Destruction
Animals like to burrow, chew and prance around. Such actions can precipitate immediate or gradual damage. Regardless, such occurrences can result in expensive repairs to the roof and the home or building in question interior.
Illness
Animals often live in unsanitary locations. For example, nests or dens could contain pathogen-laden materials like waste products. These organisms may lead to any number of potentially serious digestive or respiratory ailments.
Damaged External Structures
Sometimes, animals might also harm wiring or gutters. This could precipitate the development of water accumulation, electrical interruptions or even more serious events like fires.
Tips Geared Towards Keeping Animals Off Roofs
Trim Surrounding Trees
Animals such as birds and rodents like squirrels enjoy traversing through surrounding trees. Trimming surrounding branches prevents the creation of an easy pathway for said critters onto the roof.
Cover Or Hide Trash Bins
Open trash containers entice animals. Indirectly, this could lead to roof migrations. Creatures who find reliable food sources might decide to build nests or dens in surrounding areas.
Keep Gutters Clear
Over time, gutters can become clogged with environmental debris such as dust, leaves, allergens, twigs, and dirt. Said events prevent excess water from escaping the roof. Standing water often attracts numerous animals and insects.
Apply Animal Repellents
These products are comprised of chemicals designed to repel rodents such as squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons, and possums.
Contacting Us
For questions about this or any other roof-related topic, please contact us. We perform roof maintenance, in addition to other endeavors like insulation, inspection, and coating.
Furthermore, we have a long list of satisfied residential and commercial customers. Please visit https://www.foamexpertsroofing.com/ for more about our company.
