{"id":593,"date":"2018-09-04T21:06:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T21:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/?p=593"},"modified":"2021-08-26T16:47:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T16:47:31","slug":"animals-that-can-ruin-your-roof-and-what-to-do-about-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landmarkexteriors.com\/blog\/animals-that-can-ruin-your-roof-and-what-to-do-about-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Animals That Can Ruin your Roof (and What to Do About Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of roof damage, you usually think of leaks caused by heavy rainfall or debris that collides with the roof via highspeed winds.<\/p>\n

While storms can cause serious damage to your roof, you should also be worried about your neighbors<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n

No, not Jim next door. The wild animals that live right outside your home!<\/p>\n

\"Squirrel<\/p>\n

Animals That Can Damage Your Roof<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you live in suburban neighborhoods (such as the many across Connecticut), running into wild animals can be a regular occurrence. You might be thinking to yourself:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never seen a wild animal on my roof before though.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

However, certain wild animals are sneaky enough where they will explore your roof without you knowing \u2014 until you see the damage they leave behind.<\/p>\n

Common wild animals that can be found on your roof include raccoons<\/strong>, squirrels<\/strong>, opossums<\/strong>, chipmunks<\/strong>, birds<\/strong>, bats<\/strong>, and a whole slew of insects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How Animals Can Ruin Your Roof<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The roof of your home is meant to protect your home from Mother Nature\u2019s harsh weather conditions. Roofs aren\u2019t meant to handle constant contact with animals (or humans) or their methods of trying to get inside of the roof to the attic space.<\/p>\n

Wild animals like squirrels, raccoons, and opossums will use their paws and teeth to create openings in the roof. Whether the animals get inside of your home or not, the damage will then be susceptible to roof leaks which will lead to wood rot, mold, <\/strong>and a shortened lifespan of your roof<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Birds and bats can also cause damage to your roof simply by nesting in troublesome areas \u2014 like in roof vents<\/strong>. Nests (and the actual animals nesting) can block the flow of air in and out of the attic space. A lack of proper airflow can damage the structure of the roof during periods of extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n

How to Prevent Animals From Damaging Your Roof<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can\u2019t just put a sign on your roof that says \u201cNo Entry<\/em>.\u201d Therefore, you have to follow some preventative measures:<\/strong><\/p>\n