What cause this? sewer roof cap eaten away

[ronnieray]

and what is the solution. This is the second sewer roof cap I have been through and in no time the outside is eaten away.

TIA for your help

 

[Ankhseeker]

That cap looks plastic to me and also eaten away. If this is true, a call to a good pest control co might be in order.

 

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[DonL]

What happened to the Good Lead ones ?

I guess we are being protected.

Looks like the Critters are too.

 

[ronnieray]

Actually it is made out of tin. I can't imagine what critter would find that tasty.

 

[LLigetfa]

I can't imagine what critter would find that tasty.

They don't chew it for the taste. They chew it cuz they think it will gain them entry.

 

[Reach4]

I would be thinking of a trap. It is unlikely that the animal is a skunk or a dog.

That is not the spot for a dog-proof trap. Instead look at a Havahart etc. Canned cat food is good for raccoons, and peanuts are good for squirrels.

I would also shine a light down the hole to see if there is a visible carcass.

 

[ronnieray]

Thanks everyone for the help. The crazy thing is another cap on the roof is just fine with no signs of any chewing. Go figure ...

 

[SHR]

The lead head vent roof jacks are still readily available from any reputable plumbing supplier. You can purchase a new lead head and pull off the whole top portion to replace your rotten top. Easy long lasting fix.

 

[DonL]

I would be thinking of a trap. It is unlikely that the animal is a skunk or a dog.

If it is a dog, its name is Snoopy. The Skunk would be Pepe.

I have not seen a Dog on a roof lately.


A Skunk would be meeting Local code if it is using the Vent.

 

[Bill Shack]

Rats, they come up the drain pipe and are looking for a home

 

[Themp]

Looks like squirrels to me. They do this to my gutters all the time. They are sharpening their teeth I think. And they always pick the same location over and over...