DayLodge - 3 chamber wood + resin kit
DayLodge - 3 chamber wood + resin kit
$79.00
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DayLodge Kit Includes
- DayLodge parts: front, back, sides, 2 roost panels, recycled plastic roof, roof block, 35 screws (min), 1-tube adhesive caulking
- (2) 6'' TimberLOK mounting screws, pins the entire bat house to the mount
- (3) 1-1/2'' exterior roofing screws
- Electronic Manual
- Free Bat Fan membership to Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation.
Tools & Supplies Needed
- Exterior paint or stain or sealant (black, or a shade of brown or green for most climates) Bats -will- move into unpainted bat houses in many areas, but the bat house will last longer when painted, stained, or sealed.
- Standard size caulking gun
- Utility knife (refresh bat holds after painting).
- Cordless drill, Phillips bit, 8mm socket tip (or 8mm socket wrench)
- 1/4'' drill bit to help start the 6'' long TimberLOK mounting screws straight
- 1/8'' drill bit (optional, to slightly predrill holes to help young kids assemble)
- Mount Kit with Perch Panel, optional and sold separately, but strongly recommended. Should be used with wood posts, siding, brick, or stone. Choose your mounting surface kit below, or make your own spacers.
DayLodge Specifications
Internal chambers: 3; chamber spacing: 7/8''-15/16''
Internal surfaces permanently hand roughened in random directions and depths
Safe holding capacity: ~96 bats @ 2 bats per linear inch of roosting crevice. Additional ~32 bat capacity on the rear Perch Panel of our Post Mount.
Height: 16.75''
Width: 17.25''
Depth: 5.75''
Weight: 13.5 lbs.
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DayLodge DIY Kit arrives with pre-cut and pre-roughened wood parts, screws, adhesive, plastic lumber roof, and mounting screws for those looking to speed up their bat house project. Holds ~100 bats safely. Approved by Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation
Recently refreshed, the design of the DayLodge features a very strong, and very simple roof construction that creates a super solid bat house that outlasts most other designs. DayLodge's roof is literally 2x4 lumber adding mass for a heat retention after dark, and is capped by a solid piece of 1/2'' thick recycled plastic lumber. The roof is the typical fail point of nearly all bat houses, but BCM's will last decades. It is suitable for kids with supervision, workshops, school projects, scout projects, or anyone wishing to build their own solid, modern bat house without fabricating parts. This is the easiest to assemble 3 chamber bat house BCM has offered.
DayLodge comes with exterior structural mounting screws that go thru the entire bat house, pinning it to the mount. This eliminates the problem of roofs and backs separating, and light-duty "picture hanging" mounts in nearly all other designs. DayLodge is the strongest, most long lasting wood bat house BCM has ever produced.
Need multiple kits for a group project? Our multi-pack saves money for bat conservation! Great for workshops, scout groups, and anyone in a DIY mood. Note: Three DayLodge kits may be packaged in one shipping box, and one tube of adhesive is provided for every 3 kits ordered.
Our DayLodge bat house is based on a tried and true design suitable across all of North America.
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Recommended as an all-around bat house that offers capacity with reasonable cost, great for starting new colonies.
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Sides are 2''x4'', stronger/thicker than competitors.
- Screenless design is safer for bats. DayLodge interior is permanently and severely roughened with random direction overlapping scratches; provides more rough surface for pups than competitors.
- Rear vent allows bats to cool off between the bat house and the mounting surface. When placed on our Mount Kit or against a wall using appropriate spacers, an additional roost crevice is formed, increasing the usefulness and capacity.
- Decorative front bat cutout helps protect bats from overheating.
- Suitable for all climates with appropriate coloring; under DayLodge's virtually indestructible plastic roof is a sold block of wood that buffers temperature changes.
- Interior 13''x3.5''x1'' Pup Playground attic allows bats to change baffles and avoid predators.
- 7/8'' and 15/16'' crevices for nationwide use on all bat house loving species.
- Mounted using two 6'' long heavy duty TimberLOK hex head screws pre-drilled; no stress or seams on the roof for maximum longevity.
- Roof is 1/2'' recycled "plastic lumber"; virtually indestructible and UV resistant.
- 4'' landing area and recessed roost baffles provide a protective overhang.
All interior surfaces have been permanently roughened by hand in random directions for the best "bat holds" possible. We DO NOT use screen material for baffles as it has been shown to shred over time and pups can be trapped under it. This box should be painted appropriately for your area.
Special Offer ONLY from BCM: Purchase BCM bat house and receive 50% off a 1-year membership to Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation! To make your conservation dollars go further, BCM donates a portion of each sale to MTBC. Learn more about MTBC and this special partnership.
Add a Supporting or Leadership MTBC Membership to your bat house purchase and receive 50% off your membership with coupon code MERLIN at checkout.
Bat House Shipping Info
Bat houses are shipped UPS Ground usually one or two business days after ordering online. Pickup can be arranged by appointment.
Shipping is not available to Hawaii (bats in Hawaii do not use bat houses!)
Email Lori for shipping quotes to Alaska and Canada. Please include number of items and your full shipping address. Canadian customers be aware you will be billed customs fee by UPS before they deliver. Shipping is not refundable on returned packages.
We do -not- ship bat houses internationally, with the exception of Canada.
Bat House Return Policy:
Non-installed bat houses can be returned within 30 days of receipt.
Return shipment in original box, write "return for refund" on box exterior. Return to:
Bat Conservation and Management
1263 Claremont Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015
Upon inspection, a full refund less a $20 restocking fee will be issued usually within two business days of receiving the return.
All shipping is non-refundable.
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