PVC Coated Solar Mesh Kit with Premium Adjustable Clips

Description

The solar panel kit contains.

• 30 Meter Hot Dipped Galvanized & Black PVC Coated Steel Solar Panel Weld Mesh Roll
• 60  Premium Adjustable Solar Panel Mesh Clips
• 1 Standard Wire Cutter
• 20 Stainless Steel Corner Ties

Weldmesh is manufactured from hot dipped galvanised mesh then pvc coated for additional protection and to add the black colour . Mesh Size: 25mm X 12.5mm (1″ X 1/2″) Roll Width: 200mm (8″) Roll Length: 30m (100′)

(Please note this is a 30 meter roll of mesh, most other rolls sold on the internet are only 15 meters long)

Roll Width: 20 cm

Roll Length: 30 meters

Solar Panel Clips are manufactured from U.V.-stabilized polycarbonate

Corner ties are stainless steel to ensure the whole system will not corrode unlike other cheaper inferior products

Where to Use: Rooftop solar panel arrays

Target Bird: Feral Pigeons

Bird Pressure: All levels

Installation: Wire mesh is bound to solar panels using patent-pending clips that have a locking washer ad additional retaining nut for extra strength

Expertise Level: Easy

Usage:

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, hence avoiding warranty issues.

This innovative system is designed specifically to keep pigeons from getting under solar arrays, protecting the roof, wiring, and equipment from damage.

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.

This non-penetrating system is fast and easy to install, does not void warranties and can be removed for servicing.

Installation Instructions

• The PVC Coated mesh is in 20 cm wide rolls and comes in a 30 meter roll.

• Cut the roll into 1.6 M sections (or length of the longest side of a panel), it is much easier to work with shorter lengths.

• Bend up two to three squares of the mesh to about a 45 degree angle (see illustrations below). This helps to lock the mesh snugly to the roof, this can easily be done over flat edge by hand.

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 assembly until snug. Make adjustments to the screen as necessary. Tighten speed washer to panel edge and add the locking nut.

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 speed washer. Use metal shears

Installation video

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

Working out your budget? See what it costs to pigeon proof solar panels, with every kit compared and a worked example.

Still deciding between mesh and spikes? Our guide to solar panel mesh vs spikes explains which suits your panels.

Is the PVC Coated Solar Mesh Kit with Premium Adjustable Clips the right kit for you?

Each 30m kit has everything needed to treat 30m of solar panels, which the kit listing describes as a typical household 4kW, 16 panel array. The kits differ in two ways: the mesh finish, and the clip. This kit pairs black PVC coated mesh with premium adjustable clips, which need a return lip on the underside of the panel frame to fix to.

What is in this kit

PVC coated or galvanised mesh?

Both are the same 25mm x 12.5mm weld mesh on a 200mm x 30m roll. The PVC coated mesh starts as hot dipped galvanised mesh and is then coated in black PVC, which adds a further layer of protection and gives it a black finish. If you would rather have a plain galvanised finish, the galvanized kit with premium adjustable clips uses the same clips.

Which 30m kit?

Do I need speed clips or the premium or push fit clips?

Look at the underside edge of a panel. If there is no return lip, choose a speed clip kit. If there is a lip, the premium adjustable or push fit kits fix to it. Our installation guide shows both.

Is one kit enough for my array?

One kit covers 30m. Add up the lengths of all the sides of your array to get the perimeter and allow an extra 1 to 2m for joints and corners. A perimeter over about 28m will need more mesh: add a 30m roll of matching mesh and the clips to go with it.

Will it affect my panel warranty?

No. This is a non-penetrating system: it does not pierce the roof or the panels, so there is no gluing or drilling and the kit does not void warranties.

Can I take the mesh off to clean or service the panels?

Yes. The premium adjustable clips hold the mesh with a locking washer and a retaining nut, and the listing confirms the system can be removed for servicing.

For the step by step method, see our solar mesh installation guide. To compare every kit, clip and mesh roll, browse the full solar panel exclusion range.

All wild birds, including feral pigeons and gulls, are protected by law, so check for active nests before you fit anything and never disturb one. Our page on bird control and the law explains what you can and cannot do.