How To Block Siding From Mice

Cover the hardware cloth and hole with caulk.

How to block siding from mice.

Rodent exclusion guide for cleveland oh homes. The bottom siding board is about 1 1 2 in from foundation wall and i stick a tape measure up 2 1 2 in between foundation wall and back of siding. Watch the full clip. But it looks sloppy and it doesn t keep them out very long.

Look under the siding at the area meeting the foundation of your home for holes and gaps. These often work to solve the immediate need. Crawl around the exterior of your home and use a flashlight to find cracks holes and gaps. Most people use steel wool or spray foam to stop mice from entering their home.

It s best to use sturdy repair materials such as sheet metal hardware cloth or concrete mortar. Stuff the hardware cloth into the hole so it is below the surface of the foundation. Avoid using standard steel wool as it rusts and deteriorates over time. Use a small.

Cut 6 square inches of hardware cloth with a pair of tin snips for holes between 1 4 and 1 2 inch in circumference. I would like to seal this hollow cavity under the bottom siding board as i have seen mice run up into the cavity and believe this may be a major entry point. How to seal siding to keep out mice. Walk around the outside of your house to inspect it for cracks or holes mice could use to enter your home.

The hollow corner posts make it easy for mice to climb up the side of your house and the gaps between j channels and siding are often large enough for mice to get in behind the siding. Seal any holes you find that are bigger than 1 4 inch 6 4mm.