Eaves are one of the most common ways possums get into roofs in Toowong. On older homes, eave lining boards can sag, crack or come loose, and timber fascia boards can rot where gutters have overflowed. Possums push through these weak spots, then climb into the roof space. Open eaves on Queenslanders, where the rafters are exposed, can also leave gaps between the roof sheets and the wall plate. Brick homes from the 1960s and 70s tend to have enclosed eaves, but the lining can still come away at the corners.
The crew we book checks the full length of the eaves from a ladder, marking gaps, loose boards and soft timber. Eave and fascia proofing usually covers:
- Re-attaching or replacing loose eave lining boards
- Sealing gaps between the roof sheets and wall plates
- Mesh or timber over gaps in open eaves
- Patching soft or damaged fascia timber
- Sealing gaps where gutters meet the roof line
The crew will match materials to your home where they can, and paint-ready timber or sheet can be left for you or a painter to finish. Gaps at the corners of the house, where two eave lines meet, are a common weak spot and get extra attention. If a fascia board has rotted along its full length or the gutters need replacing, that is a job for a carpenter or roofer, and the crew will say so. You will get upfront pricing for the proofing work before it starts.
Eave proofing is often booked alongside possum removal or roof entry sealing. To book eave and fascia proofing in Toowong, call 07 3543 7764 and we will book a local crew.
