It is pivotal that the animals' potential entry points to your Houston home are installed and sealed properly. There may exist a variety of reasons that these entrances may be compromised, including damage from other animals, decay from exposure to the elements, improper installation, or the lack of installation in the first place. Exposing your home to clever and shrewd animals can invite damage beyond what you might imagine. Learn more below about why foundation vents are an important consideration when animal-proofing your Houston home.
What Are Foundation Vents For and Do I Really Need Them?
The primary purpose of foundation vents and foundation vent screens is to keep good, quality air coming into your home and getting rid of bad air, and also to prevent excess moisture from building up in the crawlspace/basement. Luckily, the foundation vents also function as an animal exclusion method—the sturdier, the better. This worthwhile investment can save you headaches in the long run.
How Do Foundation Vents Help Protect My Home from Wildlife?
Strong foundation vents made of heavy-duty material like galvanized steel are built in such a way that larger animals like skunks and squirrels will not be able to rip or chew their way through, keeping your home protected. The cracks around the vent screen will be sealed and the holes in the screen itself will be too small for smaller animals like rodents to get through.
After our professional technicians remove unwanted animals from your Houston crawlspace, Critter Control of Houston will repair damages and install appropriate prevention techniques for your foundation. If other home service repairs are required, please inquire about installing chimney caps and screens, and closing entry holes will reduce the opportunity for future conflicts with other unwanted nuisance animals. Call 713.820.6563 today for more information on solving all your animal problems or reach us online: Contact Us .