Roof vents let hot air out of the roof space, which matters in a Sunshine Coast summer. The trouble is that many vents are large enough for a possum or rat to push through, mostly older gable vents and the bases of whirlybirds. Roof vent meshing covers those openings with strong mesh so air still flows but animals are kept out. We take bookings for this work across Caloundra and book a nearby independent crew, with upfront pricing on the phone.
The crew we book checks every vent on the house, including gable vents, eave vents, ridge vents, whirlybird bases and vents on garages and patios. Some have been meshed before, but the mesh has rusted, torn or come away at the edges. Others were never covered at all. They also check that the vent frame itself is sound. They fit galvanised or stainless mesh cut to size and fix it firmly so it does not rattle or lift in the wind.
Roof vent meshing covers:
- Gable vents at the ends of the roof
- Eave and soffit vents
- The base of whirlybirds and other roof ventilators
- Old mesh that has rusted, torn or pulled loose
- Vents on garages and patio roofs attached to the house
Near the coast in Caloundra, salt air is hard on metal, so older mesh often breaks down sooner than people expect. Swapping it for heavier mesh is a simple fix that closes a very common way in. The crew can show you photos of each vent before and after. Vent meshing is often done as part of possum proofing, but it can be booked on its own. To book roof vent meshing, call 07 3543 7771 and we will arrange a local crew.
