Installation: How to install my bird?Updated 10 months ago
The hard part is picking the perfect location where the bird can be seen and is ideally silhouetted against the clear sky or a light single colour… take your time, find the perfect spot and be the artist.
The easy part is installing it. Simply grab a hammer and tap, tap, tap it into a tree or post. If the wood is particularly hard, drill a hole a little smaller than the spike, and then hammer it in firmly making sure there is no movement in the bird.
Different Ways to Install Metalbird:
1. General Installation:
- Tap the end of the 'branch' with a hammer to insert the spike into the desired surface.
- Suitable surfaces include trees, fence posts, wood walls, lamp posts, flower pots, garden structures, and building sides.
2. Indoor Installation:
- Lay the bird flat on a wall.
- Nail through the negative cutouts of the wings and near the branch to hold it in place.
- Note: The birds will rust over time.
3. Hardwood Installation:
- Materials: Metalbird, hammer, gloves, safety glasses, optional 5 mm twist drill.
- Mark the desired spot.
- Use the spike to create a pilot hole; if too hard, drill a 40 mm deep hole.
- Hammer the spike into the hardwood and ensure it is secure.
- Use ViseGrips to remove if needed.
4. Masonry Wall Installation:
- Materials: Metalbird, drill with 6 mm masonry bit, 6 mm x 40 mm nylon wall anchor, masonry adhesive, hammer, gloves, safety glasses.
- Mark the desired spot.
- Drill a 40 mm deep hole.
- Insert the nylon wall anchor and apply adhesive.
- Hammer the spike into the wall anchor and hold until adhesive sets.
- Allow adhesive to cure as per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Use ViseGrips to remove if needed.
5. Alternative Surfaces:
- Imagine the spike as a 6-inch nail.
- Ensure 3-4 inches can be hammered in securely.
- For hard wood, drill a smaller hole first before hammering.
- Consult a builder if unsure about the surface stability.
Additional Tips
- Ensure the bird is silhouetted against a clear sky or light background.
- Consider safety and visibility when choosing the installation spot.
- Check the website product page for a visual guide on the installation process.
Final Advice...
- Send photos of your installation for feedback and share creative installation ideas.