There are squirrels in the attic again, and I think they have burrowed a hole in the roofing material somewhere.
- For the record, I hate squirrels.
They are worse than rats in my opinion, because at least rats are stupid and can be trapped. Squirrels are smarter, stronger, faster, and very hard to kill. They have been a big problem in this neighborhood for years, but this is the first time they have gotten into my house. I think I will require some kind of roof repair or service, but before I call in the experts and start spending tons of money I have to see for myself. I am not a roofing expert, and have a minor fear of heights, so I don’t like getting up on top of the house unless it’s absolutely necessary. As I walked around on my roofing I was very careful with every step I made. Some of the shingles were slipping, and a few of the support beams seemed crooked, so I knew I required major roof repair, and possibly a full replacement. I found that the squirrels had been getting in through a rotten, exposed plywood board, so my next step was to call the roofing company immediately. I knew how the critters were getting inside, but I couldn’t call the pest control company until after the roofing company had patched that hole. The whole process took about two weeks, but I must say my roof replacement is top of the line, and I don’t expect to have any more problems with squirrels.