Bat House, Size 2, Clear Grade Reclaimed Wood, Three Chamber Colony, 150 to 175 Bats

Description

Do you enjoy gardening? Bat houses can reduce the number of insects gnawing on what would otherwise be the fruit of your labor with a 100% eco-friendly and effective means of controlling them. Bats are amazing creatures, and they are better for our gardens and better for our environment than toxic chemicals.

Details

"From the outside, this one doesn't look much unlike many others. How is it different?"

*Eco-friendly materials. No plywood, or plastic-based composites. 100% of the extra-thick stock used in this house was taken "post consumer", from buildings and other structures which had to be removed. The roof likely came from old siding, the front and back from resawn barn beams or planks from a pier.

*Conservation group bat research. There are many bat houses to choose from, but few of them really meet conservation studies. Many bat houses found online just don't meet the important criteria necessary to make your purchase worthwhile. Some have cell divisions which are just too smooth to provide any of the many bat species with a foothold. Others contain improper chamber widths, air gaps, and overall poor design. I have carefully followed the guidelines from a variety of bat information groups, and applied a little extra care to ensure this house will be warm and serviceable for many years.

*Chamber division texture. Shown in the inset, you will see a stack of boards with deep grooves running through. I grooved each side of every piece of my very best quality dark red cedar chamber division stock to provide every bat with an excellent foot hold for roosting, making this house capable of housing more bats per square foot of area, ideal because bats tend to roost very closely together, to share body heat.

*Quality hardware. Only stainless steel screws and waterproof wood glue were used in your bat house construction. Hardware that will never rust, and glue bonds that won't deteriorate will ensure longevity during years of heat and cold.

*Side vent. This unusual feature ensures not only proper venting for a wider range of temperatures, but also precludes water damage. Water will only run over this vent, never through it. This is another feature that will ensure your bat house will serve its purpose for a very long time.

*Proper chamber widths. Chamber division widths of this bat house are just a little over 3/4", which is the highly recommended width to prevent wasp nests.

*Durable landing pad. Made from some of the best grade cedar, and medium-duty welded metal mesh.

*Extra-steep and wide roof ensures rain/snow runoff.

Dimensions

23" Tall
14" Wide
6" Deep

Comes with mounting hardware and instructions.

If your bat house will be installed in one of the areas below, it's recommended that you prime and paint your bat house a dark color. For only $7.00 extra, I can create a reserved listing for you, to include a careful application of only the best quality primer and flat black exterior paint. The natural medium-brown/red color of cedar wood is perfect for most other areas on the continental US. White stain is recommended only for the few extremely hot areas at Southern California/Arizona border, and central Texas.

Western and Northwestern Washington
Central and Western Oregon
California coast
Northern Idaho
Western Montana
Western Wyoming
Rocky Mountains
Northern North Dakota
Minnesota
Wisonsin
Michigan
Northern Pennsylvania up through Maine

Added on May 10, 2009

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