Curious, did you notice if the raccoon targeted a specific area of the flashing, like near a seam or corner? I've dealt with similar issues before, and sometimes it's not just about gauge but also how securely the flashing is fastened. Had one property where we reinforced everything heavily and still found weak points around edges and joints. Those little guys seem to have an instinct for finding vulnerabilities...makes me wonder if there's a smarter way to secure those tricky spots.
"Those little guys seem to have an instinct for finding vulnerabilities...makes me wonder if there's a smarter way to secure those tricky spots."
Honestly, this got me thinking—do you think raccoons are actually drawn to specific visual or tactile cues, or is it just trial and error for them? Maybe there's something about seams or corners that feels different under their paws, or perhaps they catch a scent there from inside the attic space? I had a similar issue last year, and I noticed they always went for the flashing near the chimney corner. Reinforced it multiple times, but they kept coming back until I finally sealed the underside edges with a strong adhesive sealant. Not sure if it was the scent or texture that deterred them, but it worked.
Makes me wonder if it's worth experimenting with different materials or coatings around those vulnerable points. Has anyone tried anything like that before, or am I just overthinking this? Either way, glad you found a roofing company that did right by you—it's always refreshing to hear positive experiences like that.
I've noticed raccoons seem pretty methodical, not just random trial and error. Had a similar issue around my vents—they kept targeting the same spot.
Could be onto something there...maybe texture matters more than we think."Maybe there's something about seams or corners that feels different under their paws"
Had a similar issue around my vents—they kept targeting the same spot. Could be onto something there...maybe texture matters more than we think.
Texture's an interesting angle, hadn't thought much about that before. But do you think it's just texture, or could scent play a role too? Maybe certain materials hold smells differently, attracting them back to the same spot...
Texture definitely plays a role, but scent is probably just as important, if not more. Had a similar issue myself a while back—birds kept pecking at the same spot near my chimney flashing. Turned out there was some residue from sealant or adhesive that seemed to attract them. Once I cleaned it thoroughly and switched to a different product, they stopped coming around.
Also, I've noticed certain roofing materials seem less appealing to wildlife overall. Metal roofs, for instance, rarely have these issues compared to asphalt shingles or wood shakes. Could be the smooth surface or maybe just fewer smells sticking around...hard to say exactly. Either way, texture and scent together probably create the perfect storm for attracting unwanted visitors.
