Gilbertson Pvc Boxes

By backyard bird lover.

Gilbertson pvc boxes. Steve gilbertson uses the thinner walled pvc because it is more flexible and. Most sparrow resistant design available. They have exceeded our every expectation and in the 8 boxes we have set up this year every one hosted at least one family of either tree swallows. The walls are barely more than 1 16 inch thick and will be slightly less heat resistant than the heavier walls of schedule 40 pvc pipe.

The gilbertson pvc nest box was recommended to us by a local bird enthusiast who had heard that house sparrows did not seem to like or nest in these very well constructed and attractive round boxes. The xbox is designed to be mounted onto a half inch conduit rebar pole called the gilbertson system. Pvc will not rot split or crack nest box will host many successful broods with its great features. Most blue bird birdhouses have front or side doors which offer a safe and easy way to monitor nesting birds like the gilbertson nest box.

Well designed with a premium cedar roof and recessed floor the gilbertson bluebird nest box resists moisture and meets all our specs for proper ventilation and drainage. Removable body allows monitoring and maintenance. The gilbertson nest box is approved by the north american bluebird society. This attractive birch look pvc nest box is also predator resistant and lightweight.

Thin wall pvc vent holes cut a slot wide enough 3 32 x1 2 on each side to accept the head of a washer head sheet metal screw 19 16 hole 11 2 if 19 16 drill bit is unavailable saw kerfs on inside out side of box paint inside dark color secure bottom with 2 screws 2x2x71 2 9 71 2 screws 8 x 1 truss or washer head sheet metal. The interior of standard gilbertson boxes is coated with non toxic paint. Preferred by blues over the years cool birdhouse mounts quickly and easily on 1 2 inch conduit. Look for bluebird houses that are nabs approved north american bluebird society.

Bluebirds nest within a wide range of heights from two to 50 feet. Avoid mounting nest boxes on fences or trees where climbing mammals or snakes are present. A gilbertson nestbox is made out of a pvc tube. Pvc is weather resistant so the boxes will last a long time with minimal maintenance.

Now with optional poly lumber matching roof. Use predator guards to further block nest box access. The gilbertson pvc nestbox is made from white 4 inch diameter pvc sewer and drain s d pipe. Just squeeze the top opposite pins.