Sylvia from Florida was looking for ways to keep unwanted guests out of her home. For some extra advice, she asked our AskARoofer experts their thoughts. Here's what she said:
I have a gooseneck vent installed on my roof above my bathroom. It has a wire screen installed on it so that critters can’t get in. But, what about rats that come up from the sewer? If they get to the top of the vent stack, can they then squeeze between the vent stack and the gooseneck to go back down and enter the attic?
One of our roofing experts, Erica Reed from Elite Construction Solutions responded with this:
The wire screen on your gooseneck vent is designed to prevent critters, including rats, from entering. Rats are indeed very resourceful and can squeeze through tight spaces, but if the screen is properly installed and in good condition, it should effectively block their entry.
Here’s how it works:
Things you can inspect:
If you’re concerned about rats or other pests, it might be a good idea to have a pest control professional inspect the area to ensure it’s secure.
Another expert, Bridgit Wilson of Cardinal Roofing chimed in:
I haven't seen this as being a problem with any of the homes we have worked on, from a roofing perspective. Not being an exterminator, I consulted with an exterminator friend and she said, "Rats can get in anywhere; if they want to, they will." I just don't see the appeal for them to do so. Hopefully there isn't a food source in the attic and if you keep your home well maintained and extermination services up to date, you should be able to avoid this issue.
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