Yes, STUF-FIT Copper Mesh can be used around copper water pipes to prevent rodent activity.
Stuf-Fit works best in holes and cracks around 2 inches in diameter. Stuf-Fit can be tacked, stapled or glued into any openings where it is needed Larger holes should be repaired and sealed permanently. Each roll is 6 inches wide, double folded and comes in either 20 ft. or 100 ft. long rolls.
We recommend adding a little foam in the hole/gap, then shoving the STUF-FIT Copper Mesh into the hole/gap areas to imbed the copper mesh into the foam. Once you’ve completed filled the gap/hole with desired amount of copper mesh, follow up with adding addtional foam around and infront of the mesh to completely fill the gap.
We would recommend contacting a local Wildlife Expert for information on how to protect squirrels.
When using STUF-FIT Copper Mesh, the manufacturer recommends to stuff it into openings around pipes or other holes and cracks in the structure. Stuf-Fit works best in holes and cracks around 2 inches in diameter. Larger holes should be repaired and sealed permanently.
Stuf-fit works best in holes and cracks around 2 inches in diameter. Larger holes should be repaired and sealed permanently. A foam product like Pur Black Foam would be used to hold the Stuf-Fit in place.
Yes, STUF-FIT Copper Mesh can be used around water lines.
STUF-FIT Copper Mesh is intended to be stuffed into small holes, and then it is usually sealed with a hard filler such as expansion foam. It is not recommended for use as a wrap on trees.
STUF-FIT Copper Mesh would be used to fill in any openings/gaps where you think the rats may be getting in. Any crack, gap or hole that is ¼” or larger needs to be repaired. Here is an article with some helpful information on rodent proofing your home.
It depends on the size of the holes. STUF-FIT Copper Mesh works best in holes and cracks around 2 inches in diameter. Larger holes should be repaired and sealed permanently. You should either cement the stuffit in place or typically you would at least use an expandable foam in the crack or gap which will hold the stuff-it in place and prevent it from easily being pulled out.
STUF-FIT Copper Mesh is used to stuff it into openings around pipes or other holes and cracks in a structure to keep rats, mice, birds and other wildlife out. Because of the way the mesh is woven, it is very difficult for rodents to chew through it. Stuf-fit works best in holes and cracks around 2 inches in diameter. It is not meant to be used in live trees and if the hole you are inquiring about is larger than 2 inches in diameter the Stuf-Fit would not be effective.
The STUF-FIT copper mesh is used to close openings that rodents can get into. It is usually used with expanding foam. It is not designed to be used flat as it can be pulled to allow holes they can access.
You can use a variety of materials with the Stuf-Fit Copper Mesh to fill holes and gaps around the home that rodents or insects may try to enter through. We have an Xcluder Kit that includes a 4 inch wide x 10 feet long roll of Xcluder fabric, safety gloves, and scissors. If you don’t need the safety gloves and scissors we do have rolls of just the Xcluder Strips as well. You can also use an expanding and hardening foam like you find in tubes/cans at local hardware stores such as Home Depot.
