Wildlife Removal - Rotted roof infested with squirrels in Middlesex, NJ
During my inspection, I set out to determine the entry points. I immediately noticed that the home had an old roof, at least 20 years old, and gutters that were likely the same age. There was minimal upkeep to the home. probably the same age. Gutter systems are designed to perform a simple, but critical function: channel water off the roof and discharge it away from the home's foundation.Clogged gutters can lead to expensive repairs. Gutter blockage causes water to pour over the sides of the gutter and pool around the foundation, and over time, weaken it. Also, when water spills over the gutters' sides, the surplus pooling water can cause landscape damage. Clogged gutters are also a winter problem because they increase the likelihood of ice dam formation on the lower edge of the roof. Ice dams are a homeowner's nightmare. They can cause extensive roof damage and allow water to seep into the home. Pooling water can also trigger mold growth and is an attractant for insects, especially summer-ruining mosquitoes that seek out standing water to breed.