Soffit spaces - Bat concern

04-15-2011, 01:55 PM	#1
Mark Harvey Solutions (handyman)   Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Alberta Canada Posts: 297	Soffit spaces - Bat concern A neighbor has his soffits installed but is concerned about some of the spaces where ther are some gaps. His concern is that bats may end up nesting under the eaves. He suggested just caulking there exposed area. I think it might work but would like to hear other options. Thanks

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04-15-2011, 02:05 PM	#2
kwikfishron Moderator     Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas/Oregon Coast Posts: 4,518	Soffit spaces - Bat concern If the gaps are big enough for bats then they’re probably to big for caulk. Post some pictures. __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Especially In The DIY Chatroom -NEW MEMBERS- Please include your basic location in your profile. Some of the answers given are specific to a Region or State.

04-15-2011, 04:55 PM	#3
seeyou Shut in w/o Home     Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 690	Soffit spaces - Bat concern Quote: Originally Posted by Mark Harvey A neighbor has his soffits installed but is concerned about some of the spaces where ther are some gaps. His concern is that bats may end up nesting under the eaves. He suggested just caulking there exposed area. I think it might work but would like to hear other options. Thanks What's that mean, exactly? no comprendez.