Keeping critters/bugs out between gutter and r panel

[roadrunner255]

Looking for suggestions on how to keep out critters and bugs between r panel and gutter on a metal building.

Missed out ordering and outside closures that would be difficult to install after the fact due to the stickie side.

Thought about using ss wool that is used for insect control, not sure how it would affect the R panel.

Suggestions?
Cheers.

 

[racecougar]

Does that gap function as your attic venting as well? That's an odd situation, at least it would be here in MO. Vented soffit, with the gutters attached to the fascia board, is the norm around here.

 

[Slowbuilder]

spray foam like GreatStuff - https://www.homedepot.com/p/GREAT-S...nsulating-Spray-Foam-Sealant-227112/202893728

 

[roadrunner255]

Just a gutter attached to the side wall and roof straps.

Typical for central Texas.

They make a green pest foam but it's messy.

 

[jack stand]

Your picture doesn't match your description.
You will be able to un scew the bottom row of screws and sneak in the proper closure strip. If you're panels and the type in the picture, you might need to take the screws out on the next row up.
It's not a terrible job if you have some scaffolding. I would not attempt it from the roof, that's impossible.
You can order them without the glue but I've done it with the glue and the hardest part really is scaffolding it if you don't have any.

 

[roadrunner255]

 

[jack stand]

I think I totally misunderstood your situation. These type of building details are a lot different here "back east".

 

[Hank11]

Closed cell foam backer rod?
Cheap and easy.

But no airflow if you go that route.

 

[racecougar]

Right. If that is the source for attic venting, you don't want to plug it up.

 

[roadrunner255]

Thanks, no attic venting, metal building is all open inside with 6" vinyl reinforced insulation in roof and 4" in walls.

Allows a 2 post lift height requirements.

 

[clutchee]

Spray this with area with Talstar… I do this on my house and shop. Got rid of wasp and other bugs. Do this quarterly and no issues.

 

[roadrunner255]

Thanks, I'll add this to my pest control schedule.

 

[readhead]

Bite the bullet and remove the gutter and install the closure. With a lift or scaffolding it really isn't that hard.

 

[roadrunner255]

Thanks, I have some closures leftover from another project, will see how bad it is to install on the leanto side.

Building is 40' wide with 20' has a lean to, the other half has gutters as above.

 

[dcg9381]

I just shoot pestacide into that area about 2x a year. I've had zero issues for the last 3 years.