Description
Solar panels are being installed on commercial and residential roofs across the UK. These arrays provide perfect harbourage for pigeons, homeowners are desperate for a solution that does not involve piercing or damaging the solar panels with mechanical fixings as this will void the panel warranty.
This innovative system is designed specifically to keep pigeons from getting under solar arrays, protecting the roof, wiring, and equipment from damage. This non-penetrating system is fast and easy to install, and can be removed for service.
Clips sold separately, wire mesh is supplied in 30 m rolls.
The preferred technique is to cut it into six-foot lengths and straighten before getting onto the roof. Then, using a length of 2” X 4” timber, bend up the bottom inch of mesh to about 30 degrees. This “kick-out” helps to lock the mesh firmly into place
A typical solar panel is approximately 1.6m tall and 1m wide, on a typical panel one should use 3 clips on each long edge and 2 clips on each short edge. See the diagram attached to this product listing for more details and an example of a typical installation.
- Where to Use: Rooftop solar panel arrays
- Target Bird: Pigeons
- Bird Pressure: All levels
- Material: U.V.-stabilized polycarbonate
- Installation: Wire mesh is bound to solar panels using patent-pending clips
This non-penetrating system is fast and easy to install, does not void warranties and can be removed for servicing, please see installation images bellow.
STEP 1: Place clips every 18 inches. Slide the clip onto the edge of the panel support bracket. Slide as far outward as possible so the clip is all the way on the lip of the panel.
STEP 2: Set the wire mesh screen in place. Make sure the fastener rod comes through the screen at an upward angle as to keep downward pressure on the screen
STEP 3: Slide the speed washer onto the shaft of the clip, insert the locking nut and tension by hand until the mesh is taught between the roof and panel . Make adjustments to locking nut as necessary.
STEP 4: Cut off any excess mesh screen sticking over the top edge of the solar panel array. Cut of the clip assembly rod flush with the exterior of the Locking nut. Use metal shears
If you require any further advice before ordering, please do not hesitate in contacting us and we will be happy to help….. Tel Freephone 0800 0687279
