Our preassembled Three Chamber bat house saves time
We have assembled all the critical elements of the box, including the roof and the interior crevices. The exterior is tough 1/2'' thick plywood with all seams glued and sealed. No drilling or screw driving is required. Each interior surface has been permenantly roughened by hand in various directions for the best "batholds" possible. We DO NOT use screen materal for beffles as it has been shown to shred over time and pups have been documented becoming trapped under it. This box should be painted appropriately for your area, and generally plan on black or a shade of brown. Minimal caulking is recommended to finish the roof, then screening should be stapled to the landing plate. Both white and black roofing paper is supplied upon request (see color chart for your area). Includes 16-page manual with complete finishing, site determination, installation, and maintenance instructions. Approved by Bat Conservation International. Invented and built in Pennsylvania. A pole mount is suggested if placing this box on a post. This bat house has been built as a demonstration during Bat Conservation International's annual Bat Conservation and Management Pennsylvania Workshop since 2002.
How to finish this bat house:
1. Paint or stain a color according to your climate (see manual). Use 3 or more coats.
2. Staple the included screen onto the bat house landing plate.
3. Use the included sealant to caulk around the roof, then staple on the roofing shingle.
4. Screw the bat house to the pole mount or structure.
5. Use the remaining sealant to coat the upper mounting lip of the bat house as well as the staples holding the shingle on.
General Specifications:
Safe holding capacity: ~100 bats
height: 24''; width: 18''; depth: 4''; weight: 12 lbs.
Internal chambers: 3; chamber spacing: 0.75''-1''
Specifications subject to change without notice. Note that sides of the present 3-chamber model lack vents and ends are symetrically shaped. Multiple orders will ship with 2 manuals maximum unless otherwise requested (additional manuals are a free download).
Includes: Assembled bat house, 16-page manual, asphalt roofing material, roof repair sealant, and fiberglass screen.
Tools required: heavy-duty staple gun, utility knife, paint or stain, and a caulking gun.