42 SCHWEGLER
Swift Box No. 16 | 16S
Accessory Fixing Bracket
» SWIFT BOX No. 16 with entrance underneath
Swift nest boxes for installation in external walls of buildings or for adding to the external surface of the wall.
If wall insulation is installed this box can also be inserted into the insulating layer (see Fig. 3). Its solid construction
makes this type suitable for very exposed, sunny positions, free from any restrictions. The maximum depth to which
it can be inserted is 17 cm, and this is determined by the position of the entrance hole on the underside. The box
then projects by about 3 cm. If the box is to be installed fl ush with the external wall surface we recommend using
the Type 16S (see below), which is more suitable because the entrance hole is at the front. The retaining strip
(Order No. 00 614/1) must also be used when attaching with screws to the wall of a building or possibly when
installing in a layer of insulation (see Fig. 3).
Material: SCHWEGLER wood-concrete.
Siting: As No. 17 (see page 40 and 41).
Installation: Can be installed within an external wall to a maximum depth of 17 cm in order to prevent the
underneath entrance hole being blocked. It can also be attached to the surface of an external wall (or within a
layer of rendering or external insulation) using the optional Fixing Bracket Order No. 00 614/1. The box can be
painted, if desired, using standard air-permeable external wall paint.
We recommend the use of our SCHWEGLER Nest Mould
(optional Item No. 00 619/6, please see page 44).
Cleaning and inspection: Cleaning is easy and convenient but
not essential. By turning the safety catch, the front panel is easily
removed.
Interior dimensions: H 17 cm x W 36 cm x D 16 cm.
External dimensions: H 24 cm x W 43 cm x D 22 cm.
Weight: approx. 11 kg.
Order No. 00 612/7
» SWIFT BOX No. 16 S with integrated barrier to exclude Starlings
Why is it necessary to exclude Starlings? Firstly: no-one who is seriously concerned about the protection of
species has any objections to Starlings - quite the contrary. In designing starling barriers the intention is to assist
the protection of all species. Therefore we supply also various different types of nesting boxes specifi cally for
Starlings. However, we have to accept that Starlings can present a problem when they nest on buildings, usually
because of the mess that they make on and around the building, for example on "prestige" buildings or in areas used
by the public. This often results in a reduction in the number of nesting aids for Swifts, which in turn means that
fewer breeding areas are available for them. Where nesting boxes are occupied by Swifts their habits defi nitely do
not result in the fouling of buildings. Selective projects for monitoring Swifts have shown how welcome this starling
barrier is as a means of reducing unwanted occupancy.
How the starling barrier operates: The anatomy of the Starling (long legs etc.) prevents it from getting through
the barrier and into the brood chamber that lies behind it. Swifts have very short legs, enabling them to easily gain
access through this tunnel. Tests conducted over many years have proved the effectiveness of this system.
Installing the barriers in existing boxes/places: Barriers should not be installed in existing brood boxes because the Swifts enter the box at a high speed and can injure their beaks. It is well
known that when Swifts return
to their previous year's sites they tend to fl y "blind".
Installation: similar to No. 16 as shown above. However, the No.16S can be fully inserted into the walls up to
16 cm deep.
Interior dimensions: H 17 cm x W 36 cm x D 16 cm.
External dimensions: H 24 cm x W 43 cm x D 22 cm.
Weight: approx. 11.2 kg.
Order No. 00 609/7
Used when fi xing the Swift Boxes No. 16 and No. 16S on an external wall
or under overhanging eaves.
Material: Galvanized steel. Dimensions: 30 x 3 x 250 mm.
2 screws and wall-plugs are included.
Order No. 00 614/1
VV Example of installation
V
Fig. 1: Built into an
external wall.
V
Fig. 2: Installed in
an external wall with
approx. 4 cm of
insulation to prevent
loss of heat through
conduction.
VV Fig. 3: Built into insulation
using the optional Fixing
Bracket
VV Fig. 4: Box installed
(fl ush) VV Fixing Bracket
» ACCESSORY Fixing Bracket for Swift Box No. 16 and No. 16S
V
Fig. 1: Built into an
external wall
V
Fig. 2: Built into
insulation using the
optional Fixing
Bracket
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