Actually brass wool works better- doesn't rust. It's available from suppliers like Grainger and McMaster-Carr in cases.
Paul Storch On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 8:05 AM, Shockley, Joel <joel_shock...@nps.gov> wrote: > Use steel wool. Fill in the suspected gaps with the wool. We have been > using for all our doors and other gaps and holes in the wall. It does work. > > On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 7:19 AM, Christian Baars < > christian.ba...@museumwales.ac.uk> wrote: > >> Dear colleagues, >> >> >> >> We have a low level problem with mouse ingress through four doors on one >> side of the building and I am wondering whether you may have any experience >> with retrospective mouse proofing of external doors. >> >> >> >> The doors in question are solid wood with wooden thresholds; there is a >> gap under all of the doors which is not big but I suspect just large enough >> for the mice to squeeze through. They are closed most of the time but lead >> to our lecture theatre and when they are open are frequented by hundreds of >> feet. I am therefore looking for a solution that is secure and sturdy at >> the same time. And cost-efficient, of course. >> >> >> >> Gratefully yours >> >> Christian >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Christian Baars PhD AMA >> >> >> >> Senior Preventive Conservator >> >> Aumgueddfa Cymru / National Museum Cardiff >> >> Department of Collection Services >> >> Parc Cathays / Cathays Park >> >> Caerdydd / Cardiff CF10 3NP >> >> UK >> >> Telephone: +44 (0)29 2057 3302 >> >> Twitter: @NMWPrevCons >> >> Blog: http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/blog/?cat=2484 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> YMWADIAD >> Mae pob neges ebost a anfonir i neu gan Amgueddfa Cymru yn cael ei >> sganio gan systemau diogelwch awtomatig er mwyn rheoli negeseuon >> digymell a dileu cynnwys amhriodol neu beryglus. Cafodd y neges hon ei >> sganio am firysau cyn ei hanfon, ond dylech hefyd fodloni'ch hun bod y >> neges, a phob atodiad ynddi, yn rhydd o firysau cyn ei defnyddio gan >> nad yw'r Amgueddfa'n derbyn cyfrifoldeb am unrhyw golled neu ddifrod o >> ganlyniad i agor y neges neu unrhyw atodiadau. Gall y neges hon ac >> unrhyw ffeiliau a atodir ynddi gynnwys gwybodaeth gyfrinachol a >> fwriadwyd ar gyfer y derbynnydd yn unig. Os ydych chi wedi derbyn y >> neges trwy gamgymeriad, rhowch wybod i ni a chofiwch ddileu'r neges. >> Safbwyntiau personol yr awdur yw'r safbwyntiau a fynegir yn y neges >> hon, ac nid ydynt o reidrwydd yn cynrychioli safbwyntiau'r Amgueddfa. >> Nid yw'r Amgueddfa'n atebol am unrhyw wallau, llygredd neu esgeulustod >> a allai godi wrth drosglwyddo'r neges hon, felly na ddibynnwch ar y >> cynnwys heb geisio cadarnhad ysgrifenedig yn gyntaf . >> >> DISCLAIMER >> Email to and from Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is scanned >> by automated security systems to control unsolicited messages and >> eliminate inappropriate or dangerous content. This message was scanned >> for viruses before transmission, but you should also satisfy yourself >> that the message, and all attachments, are virus-free before use as >> the Museum accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage that might >> arise from opening the message or any attachments. This message and >> any files transmitted with it may contain confidential information >> intended only for the recipient. If you received it by mistake please >> inform us and delete the message. The views expressed in this message >> are the personal views of the author and may not necessarily represent >> those of the Museum. The Museum accepts no liability for any errors, >> corruption or omissions that might arise in transmission of this >> message, so please do not rely on the contents without seeking >> confirmation in writing. >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> >> >> >> Scanned by FuseMail. >> > > > > -- > > *Joel Shockley, Park Guide* > > *Washita Battlefield NHS* > > *18555 Hwy 47A STE A* > > *Cheyenne, OK 73628* > > *(580) 497-2742, x3009* > > > > "We are here for a spell; get all the good laughs you can." > > > ~ Will Rogers > -- Paul S. Storch Project Specialist III /Sites Collections and Exhibits Liaison Facilities-Historic Properties Department Facilities and Risk Management Division Minnesota Historical Society 345 Kellogg Blvd. West Saint Paul, MN 55102-1906 (651) 259-3257 paul.sto...@mnhs.org Visit Historic Sites! www.mnhs.org
