21.3.2022 Ivan Landa
Natural cavities and nesting sites for endangered bird species are gradually diminishing, but waterproof birdhouses offer an easy way to help them. Where do they fit in and how do they work?
Are you a staunch conservationist? One thing to remember, though. Insulating houses, which is necessary for humans, often deprives endangered birds of their nesting grounds. This is especially true for common swifts, who are accustomed to choosing the same spot for generations. Fortunately, there is a win-win solution - the practicalpodomitkove-budky, which is installed directly into the insulation.
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There are many types of birdhouses - some are fixed to the facade, others are inserted into the insulation. The purenite-bodied birdhouse is practical for several reasons - it meets all standards and building regulations and is also perfectly insulated. Several nest chambers are included - the module system can be freely assembled. It features a 30mm layer of PIR insulation to help reduce heat loss and the front is 20mm XPS. The body made from durable purenite material gives the box strength and is perfect for subterranean use.
Not only is the common swift protected by law, but it also serves an important function in cities and can be useful to people. How? By hunting flying insects. In a single day, it can catch as many insects as it weighs. Unfortunately, the new roofs and insulation systems that people need for their comfort are completely depriving it of its natural home.
Rorises literally live in flight - and when they accidentally land on the ground, they can't take off on their own without help. In a single year, they fly more than 200,000 kilometres and even sleep in flight. They live close to humans and enjoy small holes and crevices with a southern orientation. In the cavities that humans try to remove. Subterranean boxes thus represent a kind of compromise - the building can be insulated and this extraordinary creature will not lose its nesting place. In addition to swifts, a subterranean box can also serve kestrels or sparrows.
Purenite is a PIR foam based material - it is lightweight, easy to screw and machine (similar to wood) and extremely durable. And it is resistant to both weather and high temperatures. It has excellent thermal insulation properties, it does not crack or swell, and its high compressive strength is also a great advantage. It is a material that lasts a long time and combines well with many other materials.
