Most often, the attic is populated with insects and rodents.
They often live in colonies and may produce lots of damage to the structure of
the roof, but also to the existing cables and insulation. Xylophages are the
insects that attack and destroy the wood, their larvae digging channels for
shelter and food. They are mainly propagated in cold and humid conditions and
the wooden elements can be irreversibly destroyed if no timely action is taken.
Therefore, xylophages must not be allowed to live in your attic.
Fungal degradation is another real danger to the wooden
structure of the roof. In addition, there are also birds and animals that can
live in the attic that may also cause discomfort and quite a lot of damage.
You may not always be aware of their presence, because most
of the times critters avoid daylight and crawl quickly down a darker spot, in
the wall or under the insulation layer, remaining super still in the shadows.
Unless you accidentally spot them or hear them, you may not even know they are
there, which is potentially dangerous because it will prevent you from taking
prompt measures to get rid of them. However, you can know when critters are
stuck in your attic by following these clues:
- Paying attention to the noises in the attic
- Identifying types of entry holes
- Identifying types of feces
- Identifying fingerprints
- Checking carefully the type of damage
As soon as critters are noticed, call an exterminator right away, and then professional Algonquin roofing contractors to repair your roof and close the entrance for these pesky critters.
