Roof Vents And Rats

One common style of vent that is located on the roof is commonly called a j vent.
Roof vents and rats. Chris cudmore oct 24 13 at 18 29. Use a heavy grade of steel wool copper mesh or metal scouring pads to fill cracks and holes in exterior walls. On your roof seal off openings such as vent pipes. If you have overhanging trees textured walls or anything that would let a rat climb on your roof then you should have aluminum screens installed on all your soil vents.
These entry points need to be sealed in order to prevent rats from entering the structure through roof vents. Your best bet might be to extend the duct a few feet above the roofline to make the vent inaccessible to rats. Caulk all exterior wall cracks. Rats climb down and get into your plumbing system and get into your home through the toilet.
The soil vents also known as a vent stack can let rats into your home. Rats often enter homes and business s through vents located on the roof.