When an ASDA store in Liverpool needed some help with some nuisance birds Timberwise were called in to provide an ideal solution. Pigeons and gulls were nesting on the facade of the store causing problems and health issues for shoppers as a result of bird droppings.

The Timberwise solution for these troublesome birds was to utilise bird spikes along ledges and other possible landing sites for the birds on the building making the building a bird free area. Bird spikes are a humane deterrent that stop the birds from landing.

The pictures below show the front of the store, the birdspikes going into position and a close up of the birdspikes in situ.

For more information on the range of bird proofing solutions from Timberwise visit our bird proofing page or click here to arrange a survey.

Bird problems are becoming more widespread as birds have adapted to our more urban environments.

Timberwise are well know for their skills in the treatment of dry rot, woodworm and damp proofing but we are also skilled in the control of troublesome birds using a range of humane bird proofing solutions that are harmless to the birds yet effective in solving the problem. Bird problems can occur on a whole range of properties – even Wimbledon has problems keeping the pigeons away!

With our range of bird netting, bird spikes, bird coils and bird wires we are able to provide a solution to the problem caused by troublesome birds.

Problems caused by birds include:

• Damage to buildings caused by birds damaging rain goods – this can also lead to damp problems
• Bird fouling causing damage to architectural features on buildings
• Bird droppings can cause slip hazards when wet
• Health risks from the bacteria in the droppings

To find out more about our humane range of bird proofing solutions click here

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11 July 2008

When a new tourist attraction in the making based at Woodside ferry terminal near Birkenhead required advice on bird proofing for their unique attraction Timberwise Liverpool were chosen to provide sound advice on keeping the troublesome birds at bay.

The attraction is German U-boat U534. The U-boat which was sunk on May 5th 1945 is one of only 4 full size U- boats left in existence. At it’s new home the U-boat will be split into 3 sections allowing tourists to have a glimpse of what life in the cramped conditions of a German U-boat was really like whilst also exploring the link between ferries and underwater warfare.

The pictures below show the U-boat and site under construction.

The problem for the owners of the new attraction though was how to potentially keep troublesome birds away from the attraction. As the attraction is outdoor based it was vital that bird proofing was taken into consideration, especially as the attraction was based in a coastal location. Due to the shape and size of the structure conventional methods of bird proofing would have proved difficult to utilise – audible bird proofing devices may have proved too noisy whilst netting may distract from the aesthetics of the attraction. Through a careful study of the location we are now monitoring the bird situation on a regular basis to keep the area free of troublesome birds.

For further information on the Timberwise range of bird proofing solutions click here