Raccoons have even been known to rip shingles off or tear holes in the roof in search of shelter causing damage that can cost many thousands of dollars to repair.
Raccoon roof damage.
Inside they might also make space for their nesting by tearing out insulation.
Raccoons taking up residence.
Raccoons on roofs can cause significant damage to your property.
The wfcb reports that female raccoons are known to tear off roof shingles and ventilators to gain access to the attic for a nesting site.
Most raccoon damage occurs on the roof and in the attic.
If you seem to be the only one on the block getting terrorized by these creatures you may be wondering why they chose you over anybody else.
Roof damage is often the result of raccoons searching for a place to nest.
They usually learn of their unwanted tenants only after the creatures have damaged their home.
Once a raccoon creates or enlarges a hole in the rooftop it becomes an easy pathway to the attic.
How to help keep raccoons away.
They may rip apart drywall insulation and pipe insulation and they have also been known to tear holes in air ducts and even live within the hvac system.
Raccoons tear apart attics once inside because they are looking for materials to build a nest.
Look for torn soffits under eaves broken or chewed eave fascia boards roof shingles torn away near vents or broken attic vents.
The following picture is an example the type of damage that raccoons can cause to a roof.
Females are known to destroy soffits fascia boards shingles vents and insulation to establish denning sites.