cohesion in design

FOR those whose businesses are in the food chain growers, manufacturers, exporters, storage, transport and distribution urban birdlife can be highly problematic. These birds often deface buildings and signage, leave feathers, nesting materials and excreta on ledges and roofs, and foul air conditioners, all of which can be costly and time consuming to clean up.

Ace BirdProofing Systems works with building owners, property managers, architects and engineers to provide products, techniques, installation and services for environmentally sound bird proofing solutions within urban business environments.

At Pak'N Save Sylvia Park, Ace BirdProofing Systems was contracted to design, supply and install a bird exclusion net to the underside of the inwards goods canopy area of the supermarket.

The design brief specified a system to prevent any bird perching or nesting in the roof structure so as to minimise the risk of contaminating the incoming goods at delivery times, contributing to a safe and hygienic area.

Ace BirdProofing Systems director Allan Riley says the system must provide access to services, such as fire sprinkler maintenance and lighting contractors, between the birdnet and the roof. This is achieved by installing zips within the net.

The netting is manufactured using Ace knotted polyethylene made with ultraviolet light stabilised 12/6 twine in black 19mm mesh. The support structure is made from 2mm 7/7 stainless steel and is customised to the underside of the canopy.

"This is a cost-effective method of under-hanging a canopy without solid infills and maintains excellent access when professionally installed," says Riley.

Contact Ace BirdProofing Systems, 35 Stonedon Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland, phone (09) 273 4970, fax (09) 273 4972. Email: allan@birdproofing.co.nz or visit the website: www.birdproofing.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas