Raccoon Roof Damage

They may rip apart drywall insulation and pipe insulation and they have also been known to tear holes in air ducts and even live within the hvac system.

Raccoon roof damage.

Droppings may be found in a central location on the roof known as a raccoon latrine or inside the attic. Once a raccoon creates or enlarges a hole in the rooftop it becomes an easy pathway to the attic. Raccoons tear apart attics once inside because they are looking for materials to build a nest. The wfcb reports that female raccoons are known to tear off roof shingles and ventilators to gain access to the attic for a nesting site.

This type of damage is far too common and is a gateway to even more damage including ensuing water and wind damage. They usually learn of their unwanted tenants only after the creatures have damaged their home. The following picture is an example the type of damage that raccoons can cause to a roof. Damage will most likely take place in the attic.

Raccoons have even been known to rip shingles off or tear holes in the roof in search of shelter causing damage that can cost many thousands of dollars to repair. Inside they might also make space for their nesting by tearing out insulation. Look for torn soffits under eaves broken or chewed eave fascia boards roof shingles torn away near vents or broken attic vents. Most raccoon damage occurs on the roof and in the attic.

How to help keep raccoons away. Roof damage is often the result of raccoons searching for a place to nest. Females are known to destroy soffits fascia boards shingles vents and insulation to establish denning sites.