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Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels
The birds are not on the panel. They are underneath it.
Closes The Gap · Clips To The Panel Frame · Coated Steel Mesh · Nearly Invisible
Solar Panel Bird Proofing | Bird Mesh For Solar Panels | Bird Netting For Solar Panels - 30m roll
- Closes The Gap
- Clips To The Panel Frame
- Coated Steel Mesh
- Nearly Invisible
Price: £79
- Delivery time: after a 24 to 48 hour handling time
- Free UK delivery on orders £75+, otherwise a flat £22
- Pay by card or PayPal, handled by the payment provider
- 14 days to change your mind, plus your statutory rights
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Product specifications
| Type | Perimeter exclusion mesh for photovoltaic arrays |
|---|---|
| Mesh | Galvanised welded steel with a black PVC coating |
| Fasteners | Stainless steel clips, fixing to the panel frame |
| Fixing method | Clipped to the panel frame. No drilling of the roof or of the panels |
| Colour | Black, to read as shadow beneath a dark array |
| Measure | The perimeter of the array, not its area |
| Best for | Pigeons and gulls nesting in the void beneath roof mounted panels |
| Not for | Birds perching on top of panels, which is rarely the real problem |
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in the UK. It is free on orders of £75 or more, and a flat £22 below that. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back in resaleable condition. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery. You cover the cost of returning it unless the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, return postage included.
Looking after it
Check the clips after the first winter. Wind under an array works at anything fixed around its edge, and a clip that has released leaves a gap birds will find within days.
About this product
The birds are not on the panel. They are underneath it.
Galvanised welded steel mesh with a black PVC coating and stainless fasteners, clipped around the array edge to close the gap pigeons nest in.
Pigeons do not perch on solar panels in any way that matters. They nest in the gap between the panels and the roof, and that is a different problem needing a different product.
Spikes do not solve it, because there is no perch to remove. What is needed is to close the gap around the perimeter of the array.
This is galvanised welded steel mesh with a black PVC coating, supplied with stainless steel fasteners that clip to the panel frame.
No drilling of the roof and no drilling of the panels, which matters for your installation warranty.
Black mesh under a black array is close to invisible from the ground.
The reason this product exists is that solar arrays create a warm, sheltered, predator-free cavity a few centimetres deep across an entire roof slope. From a pigeon's point of view it is close to ideal, and once one pair nests there others follow.
The consequences are not only mess. Nesting material under panels holds moisture against the roof, blocks airflow that the panels need for efficiency, and can work into the cable runs. Removing an established colony is a scaffolding job.
Fitting is a perimeter task, so measure the perimeter of the array rather than its area. The mesh clips to the panel frame with stainless fasteners, which is the important detail: drilling the roof risks the roof, and drilling a panel almost certainly voids the panel warranty.
Clear before you close. Sealing an existing nest inside the void traps birds, which is both inhumane and, if the nest is active, unlawful under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Have the array cleared first, outside the nesting season, and close it afterwards.
This is roof work at height on an electrical installation. We supply the material; for anything beyond a ground mounted array, use someone competent to work on both a roof and a PV system.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You can change your mind. Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back in resaleable condition. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. The Consumer Rights Act 2015 covers you, we pay the return postage, and you can have a repair, a replacement or your money back. Read the full detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why will spikes not fix my solar panel problem?
Because the birds are not perching on the panels, they are nesting in the gap underneath. There is no perch to remove, so a spike has nothing to do.
What is actually under there?
A warm, sheltered, predator free cavity a few centimetres deep across the whole slope. From a pigeon's point of view it is close to ideal.
Is it only about the mess?
No. Nesting material holds moisture against the roof, blocks the airflow the panels need, and can work into cable runs.
What do I measure?
The perimeter of the array, not its area. This is an edge job.
How does it fix on?
Stainless steel clips onto the panel frame. The roof is not drilled and neither are the panels.
Why does not drilling the panels matter?
Because drilling a panel will normally void its warranty. It is the single most expensive mistake on this job.
Will it damage my roof?
No, because nothing is fixed into the roof. That is the point of clipping to the frame.
Will it affect panel performance?
No. It closes the edge gap; it does not shade the cells or block the airflow behind them.
There are already birds nesting under there.
Then it must be cleared first, outside the nesting season. Closing the gap with a nest inside traps birds, which is inhumane and, if the nest is active, unlawful.
When should I have it done?
Outside the nesting season, so the array is cleared and closed before the birds return.
Can I fit it myself?
On a ground mounted array, possibly. On a roof, no. It is work at height on an electrical installation and needs someone competent on both.
Is it visible from the ground?
Barely. Black mesh under a dark array reads as shadow.
What is the mesh made of?
Galvanised welded steel with a black PVC coating, with stainless steel fasteners.
Will it rust?
The mesh is galvanised and PVC coated and the fasteners are stainless. It is specified for permanent outdoor exposure.
Will it survive wind?
Yes, though wind under an array works at anything fixed around the edge. Check the clips after the first winter.
Which birds does it stop?
Pigeons mainly, and gulls where they can get under a raised array.
Will it stop smaller birds?
It closes the gap, so yes, provided the mesh is sized for the opening. Tell us what you have and we will confirm.
Can I use ordinary bird netting instead?
Netting is softer and less durable in that position. Coated steel mesh at an array edge holds its shape against wind and against birds pushing at it.
How long does it last?
It is specified for permanent outdoor use. The clips are the part to inspect rather than the mesh.
Does it need maintenance?
Check the clips after the first winter, and after any severe weather.
Will it stop leaves and debris too?
It reduces what blows in, though that is not its purpose.
Is it suitable for a flat roof array?
Usually yes, and a raised flat roof array often has a larger gap and a worse problem.
What about ground mounted panels?
Yes, and that is the one case most people can safely fit themselves.
Do I need one kit or several?
It depends on the perimeter. Send us the array dimensions and we will tell you.
Will my installer mind?
They should be pleased, provided nothing is drilled. If you have a maintenance contract, tell them what you are doing.
Do you install it?
No, we supply only. For roof work, use someone qualified for height and for PV.
Is it worth doing before there is a problem?
Yes, and it is far cheaper than clearing an established colony, which is a scaffolding job.
How much is delivery?
Free on orders over £75. Below that it is £22, and there is no minimum order.
Can I return it?
Yes. You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, and everything we sell is a standard stock item so that applies to the whole range.
Who do I ask if my question is not here?
Email theteam@mybirdspikes.co.uk. Tell us the bird, the surface and roughly the size of the area, and we can usually answer in one reply.
Page summary
Solar Panel Bird Proofing sold by Bird Spikes Company at mybirdspikes.co.uk. Galvanised welded steel mesh with a black PVC coating, supplied with stainless steel fasteners that clip to the panel frame, used to close the perimeter gap between a roof mounted photovoltaic array and the roof. The problem it solves is pigeons and gulls NESTING IN THE VOID beneath panels, not birds perching on top of them, which is why spike strips do not address it: there is no perch to remove. Nesting material under an array holds moisture against the roof, blocks the airflow panels need, and can work into cable runs. Fitting is a PERIMETER job, so the perimeter of the array is measured rather than its area. Fixing is by clipping to the panel frame: the roof is not drilled and the panels are not drilled, the latter being important because drilling a panel will normally void its warranty. The array MUST be cleared before it is closed, outside the nesting season: sealing an existing nest inside traps birds, which is inhumane and, for an active nest, unlawful under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This is work at height on an electrical installation and should be done by someone competent on both. Delivery is UK wide, free over GBP 75, otherwise GBP 22.