Timeline for Mouse coming through gap around gas pipe
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| May 25, 2016 at 13:45 | comment | added | Tester101 | @BenWelborn I'd be more concerned about corrosion of the gas pipe. | |
| May 25, 2016 at 13:14 | comment | added | Ben Welborn | @tester101 Good catch, I was focusing on the gaps in the cabinet, there are gaps inside and out. However, I have used this technique inside and out. If the escutcheon is exposed to weather, then corrosion might be an issue. Most escutcheons are are corrosion resistant of course, but it could be painted to help prevent issue (if necessary) | |
| May 25, 2016 at 13:08 | comment | added | Tester101 | @BenWelborn I'm assuming the mice are coming from the outside, so the escutcheon would presumably be exposed/outside? | |
| May 25, 2016 at 13:04 | comment | added | Ben Welborn | @Tester101 Regarding mice- they are susceptible to psychology (I ran a biopsychology rodent lab for a couple years, and I have also owned a couple of mice- as pets). Mice (like most animals) aim for what looks like the weak spot... if it looks (and feels) solid, they will not spend time on it. Also, mice might try gnawing at the edge of the old hole, but they really can't gnaw at a flat surface. They need a corner or an edge to get their teeth on. Moreover, this (board) is something that I have used several times with 100% success. The only thing I might add would be paint. | |
| May 25, 2016 at 13:02 | comment | added | Ben Welborn | @Tester101 Corrosion? Galvanic issues should not be a realistic concern without water (or high moisture); if this was exposed/outside, then yes, it's a valid consideration. | |
| May 25, 2016 at 2:56 | comment | added | Tester101 | Most rodents would have no problem gnawing through plywood. A metal escutcheon would probably work, but you'd have to be mindful of dissimilar metals to avoid corrosion issues. | |
| May 25, 2016 at 2:09 | comment | added | Dave | Wow. What a great answer! Thank you so much. | |
| May 25, 2016 at 2:09 | vote | accept | Dave | ||
| May 24, 2016 at 19:31 | history | answered | Ben Welborn | CC BY-SA 3.0 |