Bird-Flite - Product Specifications
Bird Barrier America, Inc.
1312 Kingsdale Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Phone 310-793-1733, (800) 503-5444
East Coast: (800) NO BIRDS
Fax (310) 793-1732
E-mail: bbsales@birdbarrier.com
Web: www.birdbarrier.com
CSI Division: 10296
Bird Barrier Bird-Flite
MR-Manufacturer
Bird Barrier America, Inc. manufactures the
patented Bird-Flite from high-grade stainless steel and ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
PR-Product Presentation
Bird-Flite is a low cost stainless steel
and ultra-violet stabilized acrylo-nitrile ledge product. It deters pigeons and larger
birds from roosting and nesting on light to medium pressure ledges, I-beams, parapets,
overhangs, pipes, signs, edges of roofs, chimneys etc.
The long stainless steel rods protrude
upwards and outwards in a manner which makes it impossible for pigeons to land, and
because the rods are spaced 1.5" apart, and are not sharp, they do not gather debris
and nesting materials like other spiked ledge products on the market.
With Bird-Flite’s durable plastic
base, installation is literally child's play. Simply glue the base to your ledge with Bird
Barrier Bond, and you're done. There are no clumsy clips or special attachments to worry
about. The base also features pre-drilled holes so you can use screws or nails instead of
glue if you prefer.
The flexible snap-off base permits
installation on any architectural configuration, and makes it very easy to go around
corners or adapt the product to small, hard to protect areas like lights, security
cameras, drainage pipes etc.
Bird-Flite narrow and wide can be used in
combinations to protect any ledge width. Please refer to the diagrams below for examples.
Bird-Flite Narrow
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 2" (5.0 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
Bird-Flite Wide
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
UA-Uses, Applications
Bird-Flite can be used to control a wide
variety of architectural bird problems caused by pigeons and larger birds. Bird-Flite
Narrow and Wide can be used in combinations to protect any width ledge. The tips of
Bird-Flite can be spaced up to 2.5 inches apart from each other, and up to 2 inches from
the back wall of the ledge. Bird-Flite can withstand the heaviest bird pressure (see
introduction) of any ledge product on the market, and therefore should be the first choice
if there are nests on the ledge to be protected. Wider ledges (more than 24 inches wide)
with heavy pressure bird problems should be protected with Bird Barrier's StealthNet.
AI-Assembly, Installation
Bird-Flite is provided in finished form,
and does not require any assembly. Simply glue the plastic base directly to the ledge
using Bird Barrier Bond (2 hour set time) or Bird Barrier Super Bond (1 hour set time), or
screw or nail the base directly to the ledge.
MF-Materials, Finishes
Bird-Flite’s rods are made of 316
grade stainless steel.
Bird-Flite’s base is made of
ultra-violet stabilized acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
TS-Technical Support
Bird Barrier's knowledgeable field
representatives are available to assist in any aspect of evaluation, product
recommendation and even local certified installation. Call 800-503-5444, or fax drawings
and other pertinent information to 310-793-1732. Free literature, catalog, job evaluation
worksheets and installation information is available.
Specification Guidelines
General
1.1 Description
1.1.1 Install Bird Barrier Bird-Flite on
exposed or protected ledges where birds loaf, roost or nest, to prevent damage from
droppings and nesting materials.
1.2 Quality Assurance
1.2.1 Obtain technical literature from
manufacturer or distributor, telephone consultation and plan/photograph evaluation.
1.2.2 Utilize certified installation
companies in your area who are fully skilled with Bird Barrier products, and carry the
proper insurance coverage.
1.2.3 Utilize labor recommended by Bird
Barrier for especially challenging applications.
1.3 Submittals
1.3.1 Submit manufacturer's samples,
catalog cuts, shop sketches and other descriptive material.
1.4 Product Handling
1.4.1 Protect Bird Barrier Bird-Flite from
damage before, during and after installation.
1.4.2 If damage occurs to Bird Barrier
Bird-Flite, make all replacements immediately.
Products
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturer
2.1.1 Bird Barrier America, Inc., 1312
Kingsdale Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. Phone 800-503-5444, Fax 310-793-1732
2.2 Model Designation
2.2.1 Bird-Flite Narrow
2.2.2 Bird-Flite Wide
Material
Bird-Flite Narrow
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 2" (5.0 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
Bird-Flite Wide
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
2.3 Mounting Systems
2.3.1 Bird Barrier Bond (2 hour cure) or
Super Bond (1 hour cure) for steel, stone, concrete, wood or other surfaces where holes
are not desired.
2.3.2 Self-tapping stainless steel screws
for sheet metal surfaces.
2.3.3 Self-tapping wood screws for wood
surfaces.
Execution
3.1 Examination
3.1.1 Examine installation area. Notify
architect of detrimental work conditions.
3.1.2 Do not proceed until conditions are
corrected.
3.2 Surface Preparation
3.2.1 Ledges and mounting surfaces shall be
cleaned with a combination of Bird Barrier’s cleaning products, Dissolve-It,
Disinfect-It or Absorb-It when applicable . The surface should then be dry and free of
peeling paint, rust, bird droppings or other debris. Bird droppings shall be removed in a
safe manner; large quantities shall be removed and disposed of by reputable waste removal
companies.
3.2.2 Remove or repair articles that may
damage the Bird-Flite after installation, such as tree limbs, brush, and loose parts of
the building.
3.3 Installation
3.3.1 Installing Bird-Flite on surfaces not
able to be drilled using Bird Barrier Bond. Apply 4-5 quarter sized dabs of Bird Barrier
Bond to the base of the 1 foot piece of Bird-Flite and apply to surface to be protected.
Follow recommended installation instructions, which are supplied by the manufacturer. The
Bird-Flite shall overhang the ledge by 1/4", and the tips can be up to 2.5" from
the back wall of the ledge.
3.3.2 Bird-Flite shall cover the complete
ledge, not just the outer perimeter. Bird-Flite shall extend to each corner. Bird-Flite is
an anti-landing device, not a barrier. It is acceptable to leave 2.5" between rows
(measured from the tip of the rods) of Bird-Flite narrow or wide.
3.3.3 Bird-Flite shall be installed
straight, or must follow the contours of the architecture perfectly. Uneven spacing of
Bird-Flite will result in an unattractive installation, and space left between ends of
Bird-Flite will present a landing opportunity for the deterred birds. Refer to Bird-Flite
installation literature for details.
3.4 Inspection
3.4.1 Visually inspect Bird-Flite for poor
adherence to mounting surfaces, or other problems related to poor installation or surface
preparation.
3.4.2 Repair as necessary immediately.
OM-Operation, Maintenance
If the Bird-Flite is installed per our
specifications, the product should be virtually maintenance free. Occasionally birds might
drop debris in the Bird-Flite in an attempt to build a nest, but Bird-Flite is designed to
release such debris. Debris which is not released by the product should be removed by
maintenance people on a regular basis.
