Roof vents let hot, humid air escape from the roof space, which is important on the Sunshine Coast. In warm weather a roof space can be much hotter than the rooms below, so good airflow helps keep the house comfortable. Vents also give possums an easy way in. Across Buderim, the crews we book often find possums using gable vents on older timber homes, eave vents on brick homes, and loose whirlybird bases on newer metal roofs.
Vent covers keep the air moving while closing the gap. For gable and eave vents, the crew cuts galvanised mesh to size and fixes it firmly over the opening, so a possum cannot push it aside. For whirlybirds and other roof-mounted vents, they check the base flashing and seal any gaps where the vent meets the roof. Rusted or damaged covers are replaced with new ones in a colour that suits the house.
Many people book vent covers as part of wider proofing, but they can be done on their own. They make sense if you hear noise at one end of the house, see droppings under a vent or have spotted a possum sitting near the gable at dusk. The crew checks every vent from outside and from within the roof space.
- Gable vents on timber homes
- Eave and soffit vents along the gutter line
- Whirlybird bases and roof-mounted vents
- Wall vents close to the roofline
- Rusted or loose vent covers
We ask about the number and type of vents when you call and give you upfront pricing before we book. To book roof vent covers in Buderim, call 07 3543 7772 and we will set a time with a local crew.
