Not All Wildlife Repairs Are Created Equal: A Better Way to Protect Soffit Returns Soffit returns are one of the most common vulnerable areas we encounter on homes throughout Lexington and Central Kentucky. Where an eave or soffit meets an adjoining roofline, the construction often creates a small area of flexible vinyl that can be…
Recently, we were called to a Lexington home to correct previously completed raccoon exclusion work around two vulnerable soffit return areas. The homeowner had continued concerns about the durability of the existing repairs, and after inspection, it became clear why. The prior exclusion work primarily relied on thin aluminum flashing and sealant applied along the…
Solving a Common Barn Problem in Central Kentucky Working in Kentucky’s horse country always brings a unique set of challenges—and this recent project in Lexington was a great example. This stall barn was experiencing ongoing issues with European Starlings and House Sparrows entering the structure and nesting in the upper hayloft area. While birds moving…
Bird Activity Around Awnings: A Common Problem for Lexington Homes Retractable awnings create an ideal environment for birds. The structure offers shelter from wind and weather, along with a stable ledge for roosting and nesting. In this Lexington, Kentucky home, birds had begun building nests along the mounting bar of the awning. As activity…
Powered attic fans are great at venting heat and helping regulate attic temperatures during the warmer months. Unfortunately, they can also become an inconspicuous open door on your roof. Let’s learn about attic fan guard installation to provide a solution! Most powered attic fans include only a small factory screen underneath the canopy, and that…
Let’s just put this falsehood to bed. They don’t need the trees, your house is a “tree.” Wildlife exclusion, AKA animal proofing, is specialized finish-level construction work that’s above and beyond typical construction to prevent animal intrusions; it’s the one and only key. Keep your trees cut back so they don’t rub on your home…
For homeowners who have crawlspace foundations chances are you’ve never paid much attention to the rectangular foundation vents around the base of your home. However, they’re called foundation or crawlspace vents and are important for their intended purpose of ventilating your crawlspace. They vary in construction material from steel, aluminum, even plastic; and the design…
“Done Once, Done Right” has become a mantra for Team Trifecta where our pride in providing high quality repair and wildlife exclusion with uncompromising craftsmanship demonstrates we’re much more than trappers.
Cold winter weather is here and critters want to be cozy too! Fall has come to a close and winter is officially here, and though in Lexington KY much of December felt like spring weather, we’ve seen the cold return and the animals have expected it too. I thought I’d share some recent pictures from wildlife…