The Defender® Ridge Spike has a triangular base that will give a secure fit onto any apex roof ridge tile. Simply glue the base of the ridge spike with Defender® Fixing Silicone, ensuring both faces of the underside are covered and press firmly down. When trying to deter any bird from your roof tiles, creating an alternative bird home for them in your garden can protect your roof but still encourage them to visit your garden. Once installed, this mesh gutter guard is a capable protector against anything from larger insects to leaves. Like LeafTek, it also has the benefit of making sure you don’t get any birds using your gutters for nesting which consequently makes cleaning them a nightmare.

Anti-perch bird spikes will stop birds from settling across the roofline of your building. This can inconvenience tenants and cause damage. With snap-off points lending to easy installation, anti-perch spikes available from Roofing Superstore can be installed using spike adhesive, nails or screws. We have several testimonials from happy customers who also live in Reading Berkshire and will be happy to show you how we helped them. Alternatively, use a decoy bird as an affordable solution to deter pests. Perfect for small gardens, balconies and trees, they are available in several options. For example, the PestFix decoy flying falcon uses realistic movement to simulate a threat. Similarly, the Action Owl simulates realistic owl head movement. They’re small devices that emit a high pitch noise that can be more agreeable in a domestic setting. They can come in a range of sizes and capabilities at different price points. Ideal for domestic, agricultural and commercial use. Get Prices for a Professional Gutter Cleaner Near You Best Gutter Guards Overall: Easy Innovations Hedgehog BrushBirds often build their nests in your roof's eaves. They're an excellent place to perch because of the protection from the weather and the protection from predators. Knotted bird control netting can protect against nesting by seagulls, pigeons, starlings, sparrows and more. Different mesh sizes offer protection down to 19mm. Simple to fit with staples, corner ties or screws, you can also have knotted bird netting cut to size to perfectly fit your project. Rather than having to deal with an active nest, preventative nesting strategies are encouraged, so birds do not settle in your roof. The above bird deterrents can help to steer birds away from your roof. These decoy birds are usually extremely affordable and can simply be placed on or around your roof – just make sure they are as visible as possible from the air by placing them in open areas, so birds are more likely to see them. These decoy birds can come in all shapes and sizes, and there are even ‘kite’ variants (not to be confused with the red kite bird, though they can often be modelled after them!) that can be tied to a pole a left to fly in the wind, creating the illusion of kite patrolling the area for prey.

Spikes for birds may be bought for various locations on and around your home. Bird spikes can be placed on any surface, including roof verges, ridges, gutters, and porches, and they'll start working right away. Many people find decoy birds a bit amusing at first sight, but most bird species will not approach these decoys, even if they seem convincing to humans. Peregrine falcon, red kite, and a variety of owls, among other British birds of prey, are frequent visitors to our countryside. Many bird species Birds nesting under roof tiles can be a massive pain for many homeowners. They find their porches, paths, gardens and conservatories often covered in bird excrement. Other issues can arise too. Such as tiles becoming dislodged and damage to the roofline. We often choose to use M.A.D Cowls branded roof cowls for our customers as these are high quality and the company offer good customer service to us and our customers. http://www.madcowls.co.uk/

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So why is this brush cheaper than Easy Innovations’ hedgehog brush? Performance wise, there’s not a great deal of difference. The issue with this brush is that you really need to be meticulous when installing it. From our experience, the synthetic materials used to make hedgehog brushes are virtually indestructible. Getting a good 10 years of use out of them isn’t unheard of. Get Prices for a Professional Gutter Cleaner Near You With all this said, it cannot be understated how important our homes can be for many birds, especially in more rural areas, which are on the decrease as swifts, sparrows and many other bird species find themselves being driven away from countless areas as farming techniques intensify and landscapes are converted as towns continue to expand. Wherever you reside in the United States of America or Canada, you'll witness many birds every day. They serve a crucial function in just about every ecosystem globally and exist in hundreds of thousands of forms and sizes. Our roof teams are always happy to demonstrate or answer questions about cowls for your home or property.

Install a bird spike, while they sound ominous and potentially harmful to birds, these spikes are in fact an effective and humane solution to deter birds from landing on your roofing sheets, roof tiles, or shingles and causing damage. Simply attach the bird spikes to the eaves or ledges of your roof and the birds will be deterred from nesting. Predator Deterrents: In our experience, hedgehog brushes and aluminium coverings are the best options but any gutter guard is going to significantly improve the protection of your gutters.Whether they’re nesting in your chimney or getting under your roof tiles, they’re likely to damage parts of your roof and cause all sorts of issues. Think about what you’re trying to achieve by installing gutter guards before buying. For example, if your home is surrounded by lots of tree cover, it’s likely you’ll do best to buy aluminium covering or a hedgehog brush as these will be the best for avoiding leaf build up. Likewise, if your roof is particularly prone to shingle sediment, only aluminium covering is going to help protect your gutters. In terms of durability, you can expect to get plenty of use out of these guards as they’re coated with UV-resistant polyethylene. The clips are also fairly sturdy so you shouldn’t expect to have them come out of place. Depending on which gutter guards you buy, you may find that you don’t need to touch your gutters for years but of course, that means you’ll need to choose the right product. How Easy Are Gutter Guards to Install?