Don't forget to use expansion foam, caulking, cement, concrete, and also some spackle depends on what surface you're putting steel wool or copper wool on.
If it's a weep hole, it's best to use copper wool, bronze wool, or excluder. But don't use cement or whatever it is that's used for holding them into place, I mean you could use it but you could put a little bit of cement or caulking on the bottom of it and the top of it as well but don't spread them vertically, do it horizontally.
You can spray lacquer on the steel wool to prevent it from rusting, using coarse steel wool is better in most cases as it prevents rodents more effectively and does not rust as quickly.
Why not just fill all those voids with spray foam so then you get rid of the drafts for winter time. If rats eat foam then put the steal wool in after the foam is first installed.
@Terry Ellis they could, but the changes of them doing it is slim because they can get cut chewing through it. It's like walking on hot coals, it's possible to be done but you rather not burn your feet for the title or recognition
@@terryellis7692Yes they can, but one chew and they'll move on. It'll cut up their noses, mouth and GI tract. With that being said, make sure none of the bits end up in your food. Wear gloves and clean up the steel strands well. If it ends up in your food, you'll end up with an infection and get really really ill.
I put a man's huge tube sock into the hole around my pipe it chewed inside a brick wall in my sunroom. I then put just duct tape over it and during the night there's a mystery I have no idea where the sock went and the tape is full completely off so I put a sticky pad blanket right below it and a noise maker that's loud and it hasn't come back yet but I've got to fix that hole now!
Caulk alone does nothing to keep them out. You do know rats can chew through that stuff with no issues. Steel wool cuts they nose.. they rather not deal with it
Caulk is a bad idea. You need those weep holes to let the moisture out from your house. Steel wool blocks pests but still allows water to go out. If you block them completely you'll have a big mold situation
Okay I'm confused now I don't know what to do. These answers are conflicting I don't know to use caulk or steel wool the steel wool and some people are saying it's flammable and dangerous dangerous? dangerous dangerous dangerous
Steel wool is the worst product to use as is flammable and also rots , just got banned by some states for rodent proofing. Better use concrete, good concrete caulking, stucco patch etc
Have you ever seen copper pipe turn green? If you put steel in contact with copper, the copper will break down and eventually fail in just a matter of a few years or less. You always have to have a barrier between any alloy that doesn't have copper in it (brass is a good one to use) or plain steel between it and your copper piping. You'll see it a lot of the time in plumbing where some dipwad didn't put the correct adapter in a plumbing system when they upgraded it to the copper piping and then before you know it you've got tiny leaks that you pretty much cant do anything about except replace that section of pipe and bond it correctly to the steel pipe that was already there.
Only thing helpful about this video is showing us where the mice can gain access from. Folowing this advice would only lead to having to buy more steel wool and then apply it properly- great when mixed with silcione and packed into the holes also cement and fire cement for any areas exposed to heat. This will ensure the mice wont be able to dislodge the wool and will definitely not be able to chew through it. Also prevents the wool from rusting. 👍🏼
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Thanks for showing the areas to look for the holes especially in the house that was helpful.
Don't forget to use expansion foam, caulking, cement, concrete, and also some spackle depends on what surface you're putting steel wool or copper wool on.
Yes only steel wool mice will remove it easily. Cement is needed
If it's a weep hole, it's best to use copper wool, bronze wool, or excluder. But don't use cement or whatever it is that's used for holding them into place, I mean you could use it but you could put a little bit of cement or caulking on the bottom of it and the top of it as well but don't spread them vertically, do it horizontally.
Thanks, very useful seeing this in practice. Also I didn't know about copper wool / mesh!
You can spray lacquer on the steel wool to prevent it from rusting, using coarse steel wool is better in most cases as it prevents rodents more effectively and does not rust as quickly.
I really wish if you had used spray foam in this video with the steel wool ! that's what I'm looking for
Does any type of steel scouring pads work? Like the ones from dollar stores.
Great content. So helpful! Thank you for demonstrating how to do this.
What if a mouse/mice are in the house already? Would I still go around plugging up holes?
Yes. And use traps inside. This way more do not get inside and the traps/poison take out the one inside.
Is plain Brillo Steel Wool safe for the water pipes?
Thank You!
Will this also prevent bugs from coming in?
Thank you
Thanks for these tips!
Is it okay to do this with sliding windows?
Using steel wool without gloves is no Bueno. I learned the hard way! Metal splinters in my hands! 😢
I had some cut-up, bloody fingers from this just the other day. Lesson learned. 🤦🏻♀️
Thanks. Why not use some sealant to close the gap for good?
Some homes are built with “weep holes” and it would be detrimental to the house if you seal it
You leave the weep holes or straws exposed.. you don’t seal over them.
Looks like Amos from the Expanse series. Or, maybe his younger brother.
Either way, thanks for the demo.
LOL! Great show and you're correct :)
Why not just fill all those voids with spray foam so then you get rid of the drafts for winter time. If rats eat foam then put the steal wool in after the foam is first installed.
Rats eat spray foam all the time its a waste of time to use that garbage.
@@KeepersWay can't they just pull the steel wool out??
@Terry Ellis they could, but the changes of them doing it is slim because they can get cut chewing through it. It's like walking on hot coals, it's possible to be done but you rather not burn your feet for the title or recognition
@@terryellis7692Yes they can, but one chew and they'll move on. It'll cut up their noses, mouth and GI tract.
With that being said, make sure none of the bits end up in your food. Wear gloves and clean up the steel strands well. If it ends up in your food, you'll end up with an infection and get really really ill.
I put a man's huge tube sock into the hole around my pipe it chewed inside a brick wall in my sunroom. I then put just duct tape over it and during the night there's a mystery I have no idea where the sock went and the tape is full completely off so I put a sticky pad blanket right below it and a noise maker that's loud and it hasn't come back yet but I've got to fix that hole now!
Thanks guys.
2:36 galvanic reaction?
Putting dissimilar metals together can cause galvanic corrosion as the electrons from one metal get attracted to the other.
long story short copper pipe in contact with steel will start to leak over few years
Thank you!
I would think caulk would seal up those holes better.
Do both. Steel wool goes first
Caulk alone does nothing to keep them out. You do know rats can chew through that stuff with no issues. Steel wool cuts they nose.. they rather not deal with it
Caulk is a bad idea. You need those weep holes to let the moisture out from your house. Steel wool blocks pests but still allows water to go out. If you block them completely you'll have a big mold situation
@@eleet321 I don't think this is true.
Okay I'm confused now I don't know what to do. These answers are conflicting I don't know to use caulk or steel wool the steel wool and some people are saying it's flammable and dangerous dangerous? dangerous dangerous dangerous
Remember steel wool is very flammable 😮
So
Steel wool is the worst product to use as is flammable and also rots , just got banned by some states for rodent proofing. Better use concrete, good concrete caulking, stucco patch etc
thank you ☕
What does a galvanized reaction mean? We put steel wool next to a cooper pipe. Thanks
Have you ever seen copper pipe turn green? If you put steel in contact with copper, the copper will break down and eventually fail in just a matter of a few years or less. You always have to have a barrier between any alloy that doesn't have copper in it (brass is a good one to use) or plain steel between it and your copper piping. You'll see it a lot of the time in plumbing where some dipwad didn't put the correct adapter in a plumbing system when they upgraded it to the copper piping and then before you know it you've got tiny leaks that you pretty much cant do anything about except replace that section of pipe and bond it correctly to the steel pipe that was already there.
I could go into the chemistry of it, but it's not all that helpful in a practical application.
Won’t it rust??
Whoa, shouldn’t you wear gloves? Those pokey ends are lethal! (Not literally but ow they hurt and they can get stuck under your skin like slivers)
It's dangrous stuff when steel wool catches alight.
Caulk plus the steel will be better ….
Can't the mice just pull it out though? lol
Pala sort
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Steel wool starts to rust though
He literally said that like 3 times in the video... did you stop after 15 seconds or what.
@clintmurdock119 okay and I said it again. Step to me bruh. Lmao.
This stupid, use expansion foam, caulking, cement, mortar, concrete.
I think spray foam is much better
Mice eat through that the foam so I would put the steel wool then foam on top
@@nancyfigueroa4105 💯👍🏾
Only thing helpful about this video is showing us where the mice can gain access from. Folowing this advice would only lead to having to buy more steel wool and then apply it properly- great when mixed with silcione and packed into the holes also cement and fire cement for any areas exposed to heat. This will ensure the mice wont be able to dislodge the wool and will definitely not be able to chew through it. Also prevents the wool from rusting. 👍🏼