The Flat Roofs of Montreal
The first flat-roofed homes were built in Montreal around 1875. During this time, the industrial revolution was causing a housing boom. Thousands of workers needed to be housed quickly and relatively inexpensively. The solution was very simple: boxy duplexes and triplexes that could accommodate multiple working-class families. Although practical and aesthetic considerations helped inspire the flat roofs, public safety was an even greater factor. Sloping roofs can become hazardous if sheets of ice slide off (an occurrence many Canadians have observed). This is especially significant in densely populated areas. Flat roofs are an effective solution to this issue, even today.


Wildlife and Flat Roofs
While flat roofs may help save the lives of passersby in the winter, they also inspire wildlife to take up residence. Many of these roofs have a small crawl space instead of a true attic. These spaces are too small for a human to easily enter and navigate, but they offer plenty of secluded areas for wildlife.


The Challenges of Humane Wildlife Removal with Flat Roofs
These architectural features introduce some new challenges for wildlife control. The most significant is that since they are mostly free from human activity, animals can go unnoticed both on roofs and in crawl spaces for an extended time. This means that wildlife can build nests and dens and otherwise settle in.


How Skedaddle Approaches Wildlife Control
As our name implies, Skedaddle focuses on humane wildlife removal and control. We emphasize humane techniques not just because they are the right thing to do, but also because in our 30 years of business, we have found they are much more effective. Our approach works with wildlife behaviour rather than against it. When we are called in for removal, we use a three-step process. This helps to ensure long-term results:- Assess the problem and remove the wildlife.
- Clear and clean the areas affected by the wildlife infestation.
- Protect the structure and prevent further issues by sealing all possible entry points.
What Homeowners Can Do To Protect Their Flat Roofs


