Fall Is Here And Squirrel Damage Will Occur When They Nest In Your Marietta Roof

As autumn approaches, now is the time when adorable squirrels frolic through yards looking for nuts to bury before winter.

In the summer, they will dig up their stored food. Although these little creatures seem cuddly as they scamper from trees to rooftops, they can cause serious damage to your home. Squirrel damage consist of nibbled underlayment and chewed away vent pipes.

It does not seem like such tiny creatures could do so much damage, but Squirrels in Marietta can destroy a roof.

These rodents can even eat away at stack covers on the roof. Stack covers are necessary to ventilate bathroom plumbing and other parts of the home. Although the lead covering can keep rainwater out of the attic, which contributes to roof rot, the teeth of a squirrel can eventually destroy its integrity.
No one knows why squirrels chew on lead, except for the possibility that gnawing on the metal helps shave down their constantly growing teeth.

Metals, such as copper, aluminum, and lead also have a sweet taste to squirrels, which makes it an attractive dining option.

When the pipe is chewed down enough, the leaky pipe can lead to significant structural damage and lead to a water source for other pests.

Our highly reviewed rodent control team can prevent this from occurring by replacing the roof jacks.
Squirrels can also cause damage to roof tiles, causing leaks and other structural damage. After chewing away at the underlayment, the roof may lack structural support, which causes the tiles to break.

In some cases, a squirrel may become trapped under the tiles and chew their way out, which contributes to a major leak.

If the squirrel is unsuccessful at freeing itself, there will be a dead squirrel inside the roof.
Our trained rodent removal team employs use special tactics to minimize or prevent squirrel damage. This can include taste repellants and specialty traps.

If there is existing squirrel damage in your Marietta Home, live traps can be used to trap and remove the squirrel.

Distracting the squirrels with other materials to chew on can also be helpful. PVC tubing or a wooden block can help lure squirrels into chewing on harmless materials rather than the roof.
The most important way to protect your roof is to be proactive and address your roofing needs before the squirrels cause damage. By contacting us today, you can avoid damage caused by squirrels that leaves your roof exposed to the elements and possibly further damage by common residential pests.