A - Roof 4" x 14"
B - Upper front 12" x 20"
C - Lower front 12" x 10"
D - Back 12" x 36"
E - Spacers (1) 2" x 12", (2) 2" x 30 1/2"
Use rough-cut lumber or exterior grade plywood (1/2" thick minimum). The furring strips (E) should have a finished thickness of approximately 3/4".
Staple 1/8" mesh (HDPE plastic) netting to back and front 2 sections. Make sure mesh extends to bottom of back.
Caulk all pieces and assemble with drywall screws to prevent wood from splitting. Apply additional caulk to outside joints as needed.
Apply dark stain to exterior surfaces and use tar paper or shingles on the roof and the top half of the bat house to increase interior temperatures.
Staple 1/8" mesh (HDPE plastic) netting to back and front 2 sections. Make sure mesh extends to bottom of back.
Caulk all pieces and assemble with drywall screws to prevent wood from splitting. Apply additional caulk to outside joints as needed.
Apply dark stain to exterior surfaces and use tar paper or shingles on the roof and the top half of the bat house to increase interior temperatures.
source: DEP
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