Systems To Prevent Birds From Nesting In Storm Channels

Gutters face a very serious problem day after day. The birds seek refuge in the gutter walls to raise their chicks. The only thing they are looking for is protection for themselves and their young but at the same time, they are causing different problems of great caliber such as traffic jams and obstructions. These types of problems are largely caused by birds, which nest in gutters causing accumulations of debris that hinder the flow of rainwater.

When the water cannot get out properly, that is when clogs occur. These clogs can cause a variety of problems, from water, overflows to water breaks or leaks. In this post, we are going to explain different systems to prevent birds from nesting in storm channels.

Anti-bird systems for gutters

This type of tool is an effective and quick solution to end the nesting of birds. It may sound aggressive but the reality is very different. The spike system does not attack the birds directly, what it does is create an uncomfortable environment for them, preventing them from perching on the surface where it is placed, thus prohibiting settlement and therefore nesting.

This anti-bird system is nothing more than metal spikes that go out in different directions. These spikes prevent birds from perching in certain areas. The skewers can be installed anywhere, thus favoring their use. The birds, not being able to perch where they want, decide to go to another place, thus preventing the appearance of droppings or feathers on your roof.

All About Gutters Inc, Professional gutter installers can easily attach this type of device. It allows that, when carrying out the corresponding maintenance of the gutters, it does not suppose any type of problem since they can be easily removed. As a summary, we can say that it is a comfortable, economical and quite effective measure, although what is true is that it worsens the physical appearance of the facades.

Anti-nesting bird protection grids

When we live in areas where many birds live and we are surrounded by trees, the best option is the placement of anti-nest protection grids. This protection system consists of perforated plates that prevent the passage of solid objects, such as animals or leaves, but that allow the passage of rainwater.

They are usually made of metal so it is quite unlikely that a bird can pierce it to nest inside. These protection grids are installed directly on the gutters and it is impossible to access the gutters if they are not previously removed, making it extremely difficult for a bird to access the interior of them.

In this way, we can summarize that this type of grating protects the gutters from the accumulation of waste and birds, greatly reducing the possible causes of clogging of the gutters.

Nets to prevent bird nesting

This system is perfect when you want to protect not only the water evacuation system, but also protect the façade or other elements of the building. This system of nets is usually used when the bird population is quite high.

We can see this type of protection in monuments or historical buildings to protect them from nesting and therefore, from all the factors that lead to a bird nesting, such as corrosion by excrement and dirt.

These nets offer great resistance and we can find them in various sizes. We can couple them to different measures since they can also be joined together to obtain a larger network size. Its greatest advantage is that they completely respect the physical appearance of the buildings where it is placed since it is practically imperceptible to human sight, but they are impenetrable for birds, thus protecting the place in an airtight way.