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Birds pecking at roof shingles
I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily
caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract birds (and even the occasional squirrel). Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. There MUST be a simpler way! I'd much appreciate any help on this! |
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On Jan 20, 3:09*pm, (Pdk Pdk) wrote:
* * *I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. *This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract *birds (and even the occasional squirrel). * * * *Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? * My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. * There MUST be a simpler way! * * * * *I'd much appreciate any help on this! What bird or squirrel eats roofs, a strip of copper or zinc at the Top keeps off mold and im sure animals, what did you have an organic corn base roof?? Its strange. |
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Pdk Pdk wrote:
I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract birds (and even the occasional squirrel). Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. There MUST be a simpler way! I'd much appreciate any help on this! What kind of birds? We go to a restaurant that has outdoor dining. To keep the birds out, they run nylon fishing line in a grid pattern across the open side of the deck. Rigging some fish line, if feasible, would probably keep them off. |
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"Norminn" wrote in message
... Pdk Pdk wrote: I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract birds (and even the occasional squirrel). Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. There MUST be a simpler way! I'd much appreciate any help on this! What kind of birds? We go to a restaurant that has outdoor dining. To keep the birds out, they run nylon fishing line in a grid pattern across the open side of the deck. Rigging some fish line, if feasible, would probably keep them off. Good idea, but get the heavy stuff, like 50-60 lb test. More visible, less likely to degrade. He doesn't want to be repeating the chore too often. |
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On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:21:22 -0800 (PST), ransley
wrote: On Jan 20, 3:09*pm, (Pdk Pdk) wrote: * * *I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. *This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract *birds (and even the occasional squirrel). * * * *Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? * My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. * There MUST be a simpler way! * * * * *I'd much appreciate any help on this! What bird or squirrel eats roofs, a strip of copper or zinc at the Top keeps off mold and im sure animals, what did you have an organic corn base roof?? Its strange. In my years; I've never seen enough grit, eaten by any bird (s) that might required new shingles. In fact, never saw a bird eat the grit from a shingle. OP can set out a feeder for the birds and add grit(S) Oren -- |
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Pdk Pdk wrote:
I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract birds (and even the occasional squirrel). Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. There MUST be a simpler way! I'd much appreciate any help on this! Do you have a lot of bugs on your roof? I doubt it's the grit they're after. -- The e-mail address in our reply-to line is reversed in an attempt to minimize spam. Our true address is of the form . |
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Oren wrote:
SNIPS OP can set out a feeder for the birds and add grit(S) And a cat or two. Oren -- |
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Pdk Pdk wrote:
I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract birds (and even the occasional squirrel). Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. There MUST be a simpler way! I'd much appreciate any help on this! 20 ga. or .410 shotgun. |
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"Pdk Pdk" wrote in message ... I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract birds (and even the occasional squirrel). Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. There MUST be a simpler way! I'd much appreciate any help on this! Get a FiShock. Wrap spiral bare wires around a 2' piece of 3/4" PVC. Once they land on it, they will NEVER ever return to your rooftop. Steve |
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On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:04:05 -0800, jJim McLaughlin
wrote: Oren wrote: OP can set out a feeder for the birds and add grit(S) And a cat or two. My cats are old; now the dog (sight hound) picks up the slack. I wish he would leave the dove alone... Oren -- |
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On Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:29:06 -0500, Norminn
wrote: Pdk Pdk wrote: I just paid to have a porch roof shingled, due to damage primarily caused by dozens of pecking birds eager for grit I suppose. This roof, on the sunny side of the house, seems to attract birds (and even the occasional squirrel). Now that I've gotten a new roof, any suggestions on how to keep birds OFF the thing?? My roofer had no suggestion other than to contact the state DOT to find out what stuff they use to repel birds from roosting places under bridges, and then offer to buy some repellent from them. There MUST be a simpler way! I'd much appreciate any help on this! What kind of birds? We go to a restaurant that has outdoor dining. To keep the birds out, they run nylon fishing line in a grid pattern across the open side of the deck. Rigging some fish line, if feasible, would probably keep them off. Or at least keep fish off the roof !!!! LOL That fish line would have to be pretty close together. It only takes a 1/4" hole to stick a beak thru. By the way, they make plastic owls to keep birds away. Most garden shops should have them. I dont know if they really work and for what kind of birds. Of course a plastic cat with a speaker inside that meows all day long would work too. You might end up losing your mind and have your neighbors calling the cops though |
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Or at least keep fish off the roof !!!! LOL That fish line would have to be pretty close together. It only takes a 1/4" hole to stick a beak thru. The idea would be to keep them from landing on the roof. The open air rest. had line spaced about 6" apart, vert and horiz. Gulls are nasty pests around here and tourists like to feed them. Wire is another trick used around here because birds won't land on it. By the way, they make plastic owls to keep birds away. Most garden shops should have them. I dont know if they really work and for what kind of birds. Of course a plastic cat with a speaker inside that meows all day long would work too. You might end up losing your mind and have your neighbors calling the cops though Plastic owls do nothing. Most of the birds around here are street smart - they show up as soon as we bait a hook to go fish from our dock. |
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Birds pecking at roof shingles
Best response I've had thus far on how to prevent birds from
pecking away and destroying shingles on roof came from a builder who told me to kill one bird, and throw it onto the roof. "Just let it rot there," he said, "and the other birds will never come back." Not sure how the neighbors will feel about a rotting bird displayed on a porch roof. |
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