BirdPoint - 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 BirdPoint
MR-Manufacturer
Bird Barrier America, Inc. manufactures the
patented BirdPoint from high-grade stainless steel and ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
PR-Product Presentation
BirdPoint is fast becoming America's most
popular ledge product for deterring pigeons and larger birds from roosting and nesting on
medium to heavy 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.
With BirdPoint'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.
BirdPoint 1, 2 and 3 can be used in
combinations to protect any ledge width. Please refer to the diagrams below for examples.
BirdPoint 1
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 1" (2.5 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
BirdPoint 2
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
BirdPoint 3
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 5" (12.5 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
UA-Uses, Applications
BirdPoint can be used to control a wide
variety of architectural bird problems caused by pigeons and larger birds. BirdPoint 1, 2
and 3 can be used in combinations to protect any width ledge. The tips of BirdPoint can be
spaced up to 2.5 inches apart from each other, and up to 2 inches from the back wall of
the ledge. BirdPoint 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).
AI-Assembly, Installation
BirdPoint 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
BirdPoint's rods are made of 316 grade
stainless steel.
BirdPoint'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 BirdPoint 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 BirdPoint from
damage before, during and after installation.
1.4.2 If damage occurs to Bird Barrier
BirdPoint, 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 BirdPoint 1
2.2.2 BirdPoint 2
2.2.3 BirdPoint 3
Material
BirdPoint 1
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 1" (2.5 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
BirdPoint 2
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 3" (7.5 cm)
Height: 4.5" (11.5 cm)
Length: 12" (30.5 cm) per piece
BirdPoint 3
Rod Material : 316 Stainless Steel
Base Material: Ultra-violet stabilized
acrylo-nitrile polystyrene.
Width: 5" (12.5 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 BirdPoint after installation, such as tree limbs, brush, and loose parts of the
building.
3.3 Installation
3.3.1 Installing BirdPoint 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 BirdPoint and apply to surface to be protected.
Follow recommended installation instructions, which are supplied by the manufacturer. The
BirdPoint 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 BirdPoint shall cover the complete
ledge, not just the outer perimeter. BirdPoint shall extend to each corner. BirdPoint 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 BirdPoint 1, 2 or 3.
3.3.3 BirdPoint shall be installed
straight, or must follow the contours of the architecture perfectly. Uneven spacing of
BirdPoint will result in an unattractive installation, and space left between ends of
BirdPoint will present a landing opportunity for the deterred birds. Refer to BirdPoint
installation literature for details.
3.4 Inspection
3.4.1 Visually inspect BirdPoint 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 BirdPoint is installed per our
specifications, the product should be virtually maintenance free. Occasionally birds might
drop debris in the BirdPoint in an attempt to build a nest, but BirdPoint is designed to
release such debris. Debris which is not released by the product should be removed by
maintenance people on a regular basis.
