The Schwegler 1FQ Bat Roost is a durable Woodcrete bat box designed for building-dwelling bats. Featuring three internal roosting zones, excellent insulation, and a self-cleaning bottom entrance, it supports bat conservation in residential, agricultural, and heritage settings.
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The Schwegler 1FQ Bat Roost is a meticulously engineered bat box designed to support a variety of bat species that inhabit buildings. Constructed from Schwegler's durable, breathable Woodcrete—a blend of wood, concrete, and clay—this bat box offers exceptional longevity, with a lifespan of up to 25 years, and provides excellent insulation against temperature fluctuations.
Internally, the 1FQ features three distinct roosting zones, offering varying light and temperature conditions to accommodate different bat preferences. The interior surfaces are roughened to facilitate climbing, and the entrance is designed as a step-like recess, allowing even inexperienced young bats to access the box safely. The bottom entrance also ensures that droppings fall out naturally, making the box maintenance-free.
This bat roost is particularly suitable for installation on external walls of buildings, including houses, barns, and other structures, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enhance biodiversity in built environments.
Features & Benefits:
Species Support: Provides a roosting site for various bat species, aiding in their conservation.
Durable Construction: Made from long-lasting Woodcrete, resistant to weather conditions and predators.
Thermal Efficiency: Offers excellent insulation, maintaining stable internal temperatures.
Low Maintenance: Self-cleaning design with droppings falling out of the bottom; no need for regular cleaning.
Versatile Installation: Suitable for mounting on external walls of various building types.
Applications:
Residential Buildings: Enhance your property's ecological value by providing roosting opportunities for bats.
Agricultural Structures: Install on barns or outbuildings to support bat populations and natural pest control.
Conservation Projects: Utilize in biodiversity initiatives to support local bat species.
Educational Settings: Install in schools or nature centers to facilitate environmental education.
Historic Buildings: Suitable for integration into heritage structures to promote wildlife habitation.
Material: Schwegler Woodcrete (wood-concrete composite)
Colour: Light grey front panel; paintable with air-permeable paint
Entrances: Step-like recess at bottom for easy bat access and droppings egress
Internal Features: Three roosting zones with varying light and temperature; roughened climbing surfaces
Installation Height: Recommended 3m+ above ground
Mounting Hardware: Includes four screws and plugs for secure external wall installation
Maintenance: Self-cleaning design; no cleaning required
Dimensions: Height 600mm | Width 350mm | Depth 90mm
Weight: Approx. 15.8 kg