Solar Panel Bird Excluders
€10.56 Excl. VAT
Per linear metre
Solar Panel Bird Protection System
UV-resistant polycarbonate bird deterrent that blocks access under solar panels.
Key Features: • Fits panels with 80-150mm gaps • Silicone installation around panel edges • Prongs hover above roof tiles • Blocks pigeons, seagulls, rooks, and crows
Benefits: • Birds often abandon entire property • Prevents nesting and debris buildup • Long-lasting weather-resistant material
If you will be using an adhesive to fix these spikes, we recommend our Defender Adhesive which has been specifically designed for use with this productClick for more details
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Description
Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders Specifications:
Suitable for: Pigeons, Seagulls, Rooks and Crows
Protection: Solar Panels with a gap underneath of 80 – 150 mm
Strip Length: 333 mm (Just over 13 inches)
Made from: UV Stabilised Polycarbonate
Warranty: 15 Year
Long Life Expectancy
The Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders are made from super-tough Durolon UV Stabilised Polycarbonate. This ensures that once installed on your solar panel they do not yellow or become brittle and can withstand low and high temperatures. This solar panel bird spike product comes with a 15-Year Warranty.
Silicone Fixing Holes
Along the main body of the spike are 125 cross-shaped glue-fixing holes. When the solar panel bird excluder is pressed onto the edge of the panel, the silicone oozes through the holes forming cross-shaped rivets that lock the spike firmly in place.
Snappable Sections and Adjustable Prongs
The Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders can be shortened to smaller lengths and heights to accommodate the panel length and gap height. Integral grooves along the strip have 8 vertical snapping points to reduce the length to finish the run. Each prong also has three horizontal grooves that can be shortened to accommodate undulating roof tiles.
Pricing & Delivery
- Quantity discounts as follows:
| Quantity (metres) | Discount |
|---|---|
| 25 to 49 | 2.5% |
| 50 to 99 | 5% |
| 100 to 199 | 7.5% |
| 200 to 499 | 10% |
| 500 and above | 12.5% |
- There is a standard carriage charge of €9.99 plus VAT per order that will be applied at checkout. FREE DELIVERY on orders over €150 (not including VAT)
Installation
How to install Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluders
Solar panels make the perfect home for pigeons, seagulls, crows and rooks; they offer cover for their nests in a high up safe position on the roof. Installation of Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluder is a quick and easy way to stop birds from gaining access underneath the panels. Ensure you have purchased enough strips to cover all the open sides around the outside of the solar panels.
Step 1 – Clean the Area: Before starting the installation, you need to make sure that the space underneath the panels is free from live birds and chicks so that they are not trapped behind the Defender® Solar Panel Bird Excluder. If the nests are abandoned, clear away all the nesting material and debris.
If the panels are soiled on the side or have moss or lichen growing, they will need to be cleaned. Use warm soapy water to remove all debris. We also recommend using a disinfectant spray especially if the sides and top have guano on them. Ideally, leave the area for 24 hours to ensure it is fully dry.
Step 2 – Adjusting the height: Offer up the Defender® Solar Panel Excluders to the side of the solar panel in the place where you are going to install it. The height of the prongs may need adjusting to accommodate undulating tiles or differing heights of roof tiles that step down. The prongs have grooves on the bottom half of the prongs, which can be cut off using snips or similar tool. The ends of the prongs should touch or hover just above the tiles at a distance of no more than 2.5 cm.
Step 3 – Fixing Methods: Defender® Solar Panel Spikes should be affixed with our specially designed and easy to use Defender® Pigeon Spike Fixing Silicone. This adhesive is formulated to create an extra strong bond with the polycarbonate of our solar panel excluders and the sides of the panels. It is important to check the suitability of surfaces for use with Defender® Silicone. Always do a tester of one strip if you are unsure.
Step 4 – Silicone: You will need a caulking gun (not provided) to use the silicone included in the pack. Apply Defender® Pigeon Spike Fixing Silicone liberally across the back of the main body of the solar panel excluders.
Step 4 – Positioning: Once the adhesive has been applied, push the Defender® Solar Panel Excluders into position along the side of the solar panel. The strips can be snapped or cut into smaller lengths so that a side can be completely finished to the corners leaving no gaps where a bird might force their way under again.
Step 5 – Raised Sections: Birds, particularly seagulls, are possessive of their chosen nesting or roosting sites; if you want to rid them from the entire roof, you may need to consider proofing other areas like the ridge. The Defender® Ridge Spike is siliconed directly onto the triangular ridge tiles.
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