Installation: How to install my bird?Updated 9 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.