4. Installation
Positioning:
The tips of the spikes
should overhang the
leading edge of any
ledges, parapets or sills
by about 10mm. This is
in order to stop the
birds gaining an initial
foothold as they approach the surface.
If parallel rows of spikes are to be laid then a
65mm gap can be allowed between the outer
tips of adjacent rows for pigeon spikes and a
100mm gap for seagull spikes.
Cutting To Size:
Where less than an
entire strip (33cm) is
required, grooves set
perpendicular to the
base of the strip are
provided for easy
reduction in size.
Simply snap-off as much as you require.
Gluing:
Run a bead of glue
approximately 8mm
wide along the
underside of the base
of the spike strip. Press
the strip down rmly on
the surface to which it is to be applied (that
you have previously primed) so that rivets of
glue come up through the holes in the base. Do
not disturb the spike for at least 24 hours after
gluing.
Gutters:
Spikes can be easily tted to the outer edge of a
rainwater gutter using
our specially designed
BS384, BS321 & BS361
- Gutter Clips. Use two
clips per 33cm spike
strip, one at each end
of the strip. Then
simply slide the spike
clips over the outer
edge of the guttering.
The spikes can be easily removed to facilitate
gutter cleaning and then be re-used without the
need for more clips.
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Installation Guide
Bird Spikes
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Pipe Work:
Spikes can easily be applied to pipe work to
prevent birds from perching on horizontal runs.
Clean off any guano rst using our
GC088 - Guano Removal
Kit then, using our
extra long BS356
or BS357 - Cable
Ties, secure two
cable ties around
the opposing
ends of each 33cm spike section and pull
tight. You could also use a small amount of
our BS327 - Silicone Spike Adhesive under the
spike before securing the cable ties to give
added grip once cured.
Windows
Don’t: Glue anti-perch spikes directly onto
window ledges in front of opening casement
windows. Doing so will restrict the opening
of the window and cause damage to the
window frame and spikes, reducing the
effectiveness at preventing birds from
perching.
Spikes can be easily tted to casement
windows where there is a need to protect the
window ledge from perching birds but maintain
the use of the window for ventilation.
This is achieved using our specialist
polycarbonate BS324 - Window Clips which
snap-on to the polycarbonate base of the spike
strips. Use two window clips per 33cm section
of spike. Attach one
clip to either end of
the spike strip.
On timber windows
the window clips
should be screwed into
the casement window,
at the bottom, as close
to the surface of the
window ledge as possible.
First, mark and then drill a 3mm diameter pilot
hole in the window frame (using a timber drill
bit not supplied) in line with the built-in slots on
each side of the window clip. Then screw the
clips into place using a no.8 size galvanised
timber screw (not supplied) on each side of the
window clip, using the built-in slots.
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