🐿️🔧 Fix-It Fridays: Why Squirrels Chew on Lead Jacks 🔧🐿️
Welcome back to Fix-It Fridays! Do you ever wonder why squirrels seem fascinated with the lead jacks on your roof? 🤔🌳
Squirrels chew on lead jacks for a couple of key reasons:
To Sharpen Their Teeth: With teeth that continuously grow, squirrels need to gnaw on something hard to keep them in shape, and lead jacks are just tough enough. 🐿️🦷
Mineral Deficiency: Chewing on lead can be a way for squirrels to compensate for a lack of certain minerals in their diet. 🥗💡
Unfortunately, this gnawing habit can lead to significant roof damage, including unexpected leaks. When not addressed promptly, what starts as a small leak can escalate into a major emergency roof repair. 🚨💦
👷♂️ Stay tuned for next week’s Fix-It Friday, where we'll offer tips on protecting your roof from these cute but costly critters and preventing emergency repairs. 👷♂️
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Read the Blog: https://amstillroofing.com/blog/squirrels-eat-lead-flashings-roofing-risks-revealed/
