Diy Nest Boxes

[BIGPETE]

Hi Guys,

 

I've got to grips with the dimensions and build spec for DIY nest boxes but I have one question I need some guidance with.

 

The base (bottom panel) of the nest box, what's the best wood to use in terms of being long lasting. Obviously this part of the nest box will get the most abuse with droppings and similar so I know it needs to be pretty durable and what not.

 

Any suggestions on a post card to Pigeon Basics Forum please!

[kirky]

Hi Guys,

 

I've got to grips with the dimensions and build spec for DIY nest boxes but I have one question I need some guidance with.

 

The base (bottom panel) of the nest box, what's the best wood to use in terms of being long lasting. Obviously this part of the nest box will get the most abuse with droppings and similar so I know it needs to be pretty durable and what not.

 

Any suggestions on a post card to Pigeon Basics Forum please!

plywood ( smooth )

[OLDYELLOW]

depends either supported mesh for a false floor and for a base got to be 3/4 inch ply or chipboard if a false floor some ply to sit on top to protect the base and ease of cleaning by pulling out

[alex wight]

If no pull out tray, I use 18mm wbp, which is ply and can take the treatment from the pigeon and also last for years. If your using chip board ( which I don't recommend), have a ply tray to protect the wood. Chip board loses it's shape through time and doesn't have the same strength as ply. But ultimately it's up to you.

 

all the best

alex

[showman]

I recommend 18mm exterior ply for the whole carcass of the boxes. Would never recommend chipboard as it's liable to 'bow', and can be a more suitable home for mite etc.

[Guest chad3646]

I recommend 18mm exterior ply for the whole carcass of the boxes. Would never recommend chipboard as it's liable to 'bow', and can be a more suitable home for mite etc.

 

 

I DONT THINK YOU WOULD NEED XTERIOR PLY FOR INSIDE IT IS DOUBLE THE PRICE

[showman]

I DONT THINK YOU WOULD NEED XTERIOR PLY FOR INSIDE IT IS DOUBLE THE PRICE

 

Nonsense !!

[alex wight]

Fully agree with Paul, WBP is the way to go. Although the wood is internal, pigeon droppings are wet, and weather can be damp, which the wood doesn't like. As for price, its slightly dearer but no where near double. As said to me by one of my customers is " you buy cheap, and you will buy double", thats why i come to you for the quality of the goods and the materials that you use, which will last for years. I know Paul is of the same thinking and produces fantastic goods using the best of materials as well. But its up to each and every one of us to make our own choices, which will be fully respected from myself, and again i,m sure Paul agrees with me.

[Guest chad3646]

Fully agree with Paul, WBP is the way to go. Although the wood is internal, pigeon droppings are wet, and weather can be damp, which the wood doesn't like. As for price, its slightly dearer but no where near double. As said to me by one of my customers is " you buy cheap, and you will buy double", thats why i come to you for the quality of the goods and the materials that you use, which will last for years. I know Paul is of the same thinking and produces fantastic goods using the best of materials as well. But its up to each and every one of us to make our own choices, which will be fully respected from myself, and again i,m sure Paul agrees with me.

 

 

there is nothing like blowing your own trumpet

[alex wight]

there is nothing like blowing your own trumpet

 

 

Not blowing any trumpet, just telling you what the feed back is that i get from my customers.

[BIGPETE]

All points of view respected and welcomed. Nothing wrong with different opinions on stuff nice to have different angles.

 

Let's keep it friendly lads.

 

 

Ps.

 

What's the difference between WBP & Marine ply?

[Guest chad3646]

All points of view respected and welcomed. Nothing wrong with different opinions on stuff nice to have different angles.

 

Let's keep it friendly lads.

 

 

Ps.

 

What's the difference between WBP & Marine ply?

 

i will let the experts answer that one

[aye ready]

All points of view respected and welcomed. Nothing wrong with different opinions on stuff nice to have different angles.

 

Let's keep it friendly lads.

 

 

Ps.

 

What's the difference between WBP & Marine ply?

WBP means weather and boil proof so good enough for nestboxes

[showman]

WBP means weather and boil proof so good enough for nestboxes

 

Exactly. Basically speaking, WBP will tolerate low to moderate weather exposure. Due to its' different construction and components, marine ply is more tolerant. Believe it or not, plywood is a fairly technical affair, and has many types of grading. It can depend on timbers used, 'glues' & bonding agents used or even the angles employed when laying down the layers. Some layers are set down at 45degrees to each other, whilst others can be 30degrees.........Sorry, getting carried away !! Sad, so sad.