General description
The Integrated Eco Cavity Bat Box is designed to be built into buildings, providing a permanent roost space for bats. It features an external shell made of UV stabilized recycled plastic for long-lasting weather protection, while the internal roost chamber is constructed from orientated strand board (OSB). This bat box is suitable for various bat species, accommodating both crevice and cavity roosting bats.Technical specifications
- Materials: Recycled LDPE plastic outer with internal OSB roost chamber
- Construction: Outer panels welded, internal chamber formed from stapled panels
- Finish: Black carcass with black coloured front panels
- Entrance: 17mm wide slot
- Internal: Crevice Roost Chamber: 2 crevices 22mm wide; Cavity Roost Chamber: Open roost chamber 60mm wide
- Dimensions: Overall height: 440mm, Overall width: 215mm, Overall Depth: 105mm
- Weight: 3.0kg
Compatibility and accessories
- Designed to replace six standard UK bricks without obstructing the cavity
- Equally suited for fitting in timber cladding, random stone, and external insulation
Installation
- Held in brickwork by mortar/sealant
Usage
- Position as high as possible in a sheltered sunny place
- Install several boxes facing different directions to provide a range of conditions
- Be patient as bats may take several years to occupy the box
- Signs of occupation include droppings on the landing area and chittering noises from inside
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