And in theory the idea is perfect.
Gutter covers and birds.
They will not only keep birds out but leaves twigs and other debris too.
If you ve installed a curved system or anything with a solid cover you ve just created a condo for wasps hornets and birds.
He removed a curved system off a house with 342 feet of gutter.
Another product that is available for stopping birds from nesting are gutter guards.
Single vane helmet type with built in trough with sieve openings.
They are specially designed to cover up the gutter and allow the drainage system to flow freely.
Downspout returns are the perfect spot for birds to build a nest.
Single vane type such as the helmet type.
Here are eight ways to keep your gutters free of bird nests.
Add in bird s nests feathers twigs insects and the problems can increase tenfold.
There are three basic designs for gutter covers.
Removing the bird nest may be illegal.
Horizontal downspout returns are the part of your rain gutters that hug the underside of the eaves on their way to the house.
If you re looking for a permanent solution to your bird issue call a company like gutter helmet and ask for aluminum gutter covers.
A brush style gutter guard like gutter brush is an easy way to keep pests out of your gutters.
They keep leaves out of the gutter and remove easily for clean.
The fundamental job of a gutter cover is to protect your gutters from weather wind storms leaves blossoms twigs birds squirrels balls toys and so on.
Other gutter guards may provide space for insects or birds to build a nest but the micro mesh of the leafsout gutter guard is too fine to provide that room.
The natural instinct for many homeowners is to install gutter guards.
You may have gutter guards on your rain gutters but that won t prevent a bird from nesting on your downspout returns.
They cause bees and birds to nest under them.