Protect Your Solar Investment with Our Expert Pigeon Proofing Solutions!
At Pigeon Proofers, we understand the importance of maintaining the efficiency and longevity of your solar panel system. Pigeons and other birds can pose a significant threat by nesting beneath panels, leading to decreased performance, potential roof / solar panel damage, hygiene issues and costly repairs. Here's how we can help:
Solar skirt installation for solar panels:
Another method used for pigeon proofing solar panels is a solar skirt, offering a sleek alternative to bird mesh. Here's an explanation of what a solar skirt is and how it's installed:
What is a Solar Skirt?
- A solar skirt is a form of solar panel pigeon proofing that actually enhances the look of the system as well as keeping it safe from pigeons and rodents nesting under panels, providing a sleek finish.
-The skirt extends downwards from the panel's edge, creating a continuous barrier that blocks bird entry while allowing air circulation and water drainage. Made of exterior grade aluminium sheet – grade 1050 H14 powder coated matt black solar skirts provide a durable, UV and weather resistant system
Installation Process:
1. Assessment:
- Similar to bird mesh, the first step is to assess the solar panel system to determine the dimensions and the best method for fitting the skirt.
2. Preparation:
- Cleaning under the panels is crucial to ensure the panels can operate efficiently and safely after installation. Any existing nests or nesting materials are removed to prepare for installation. Safety measures are put in place, including the use of harnesses or scaffolding if necessary.
3. Fitting the Skirt:
The solar skirt is attached to the edge of the solar panels using specially made clamps designed to safely secure the skirt to the edge of the panel without the need for drilling into either panels or roof. Our experts may need to trim the support rail on your system down to ensure a correctly fitting solar skirt, to stop the risk of warping the rail must not protrude more than 30mm from the clamp.
Minor adjustments may be needed to securely fit a solar skirt around any uneven roof surfaces or unique panel configurations. The skirt will fit snugly to prevent any gaps where birds could sneak in. It's designed to be flush with the roof or slightly overlapping to avoid creating an entry point.
4. Inspection:
After installation, the setup is checked for any flaws or adjustments needed. The installer ensures that the skirt does not impede the panel's performance or drainage.
Advantages of Solar Skirts:
- Aesthetics: Combining aesthetics and functionality seamlessly, Solar Skirt hides unsightly gaps, rail and cables beneath solar arrays, all the while keeping those pesky pigeons at bay.
- Durability: Solar skirt is a durable, UV, weather resistant system made from exterior grade aluminium sheet metal which is cut to shape and powder coated, the matte black powder coating is heated to 200 degrees Celsius, forming a gel layer and the skirt is then force-cooled, resulting in a durable, long-lasting finish.
Solar skirts provide an effective solution for pigeon proofing, offering both functionality and a less intrusive appearance on your solar installation.