One Chamber Bat House Kit - BCI Certified - Two Pack
Are you a Do-It-Yourself kind of person but just don't know what makes a good bat house?
Then this kit is for you ! Perfect kit for adults and kids who like to build thngs.
This bat house kit is designed to meet all 10 of Bat Conservation International (BCI) certification requirements, once built and painted. Its unique tab and slot design makes assembly so easy a first grader can do it. The kit comes mitered, grooved and ready to assemble. Includes screws and instructions. Also included is a deco bat cutout. This one chamber kit can house an estimated 50 - 73 bats (depending on species).
Now approved by Merlin Tuttle's Bat Conservation (MTBC).
Be sure to check out the "Videos from the Bat Cave" tab for product videos!
Kids love this kit - This is the kit we use in our workshops!
Tools needed: small power drill
Additional tools you may find helpful: clamps or masking tape
Supplies needed: paintable latex caulk, paper towels and water-based paint for exterior finish
We use high quality building materials: exterior grade ACX plywood. All interior surfaces have cut grooves giving bats a permanent gripping surface that will never come loose and entangle or injure the bats. Kit comes with instructions, screws, nails and a cut-out bat to decorate the front of the house.
The manual covers choosing a paint color, as well as, where and how to install your bat house for the best chances of success.
Made in the USA using global materials by us in our BatShop!
Our Kit Design is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without express written permission.
Kit Specifications:
Dimensions: H 28" x W 18" x D 2"
Weight: 8 lbs.
Bat Capacity*: about 50 to 73 (depending on the species)
Cubic Inches of Roosting Space: 220
*We attempt to be honest with our estimates allowing approx. 3 cubic inches for each bat. This includes an allowance for unused space since the bats will not pack the house top to bottom. Some species will crowd in very tightly, others will not. Here's the math: "Cubic Inches of Roosting space / 3 Cubic Inches = estimate of capacity".
Why does it cost so much to ship?
Our bat houses are full size and certifiable. They are not toys or small bird house style kits - this kits ship in a 29x17x4 box and ships at 17 lbs.
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Great bat house
We put this together as a family (with 2 teenagers) and it was very straightforward and easy. We are giving it to my parents as a gift and hopefully they will get some bats! Thanks for an easy project, and a safe bat house.
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Great Product and Customer Service
Building these bat house kits was the perfect project for the group of teenage nature enthusiasts that I lead. Habitat for Bats was easy to work with and went above and beyond with customer service. It was a pleasure to do business with them!
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Wonderful home project and natural pest control
The information on the website was good and helped me understand what to order. The ordering process was easy. I received email confirmation and updates until bat house arrived. All parts were included and it was an easy project. It was fun to paint and enjoyed having my own touches. No bats yet but excited to have them find their new home. I do wish the brackets or whatever to hold the bat house was included or at least you had the option to buy them separately. I did go to the local hardware store to get a pole and brackets but it would have been good to have the brackets already.
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house ready for occupancy
parts were precise and fit well. the only problem I had was the roof. could never seem to get it to fit right; but added a lot of extra caulking and three coats of exterior latex(that should keep the little rascals dry ha!). I made sure to put plenty of paint on the exposed raw edges so moister would not get in and cause swelling of wood or rot later on. Didn't know if I was to paint the landing area or not, was concerned about paint harming them but did put one light coat on it. also no one could answer how long you should wait after painting before hanging, again concerned about fumes harming bats. Yes very satisfied with kit. jd.
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Very easy to put together
I loved the included instructions and the screws, especially the fact that the special torx bit was even provided! I recommend dry fitting the pieces together before you actually screw and caulk everything, just like the instructions state. You can definitely tell this was prepared by someone who truly cares about quality.
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Good Product. Easily Assembled
Well designed product that is easy to put together. Use a little care, it is not hardwood. Just needs your caulking, paint and location. Anxious to see it being used.
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Just what I needed!
I have an open field with cattle with water nearby and the bat house fits perfectly in my scheme. I'll let you know how many bats end up living there after awhile.
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The Single Chamber Bat House was easy and fun to construct.
The Single Chamber Bat House fit together very easily, just like your video shows. The bottom screws on each side split the plywood even after pre-drilling holes. With all the other screws and caulking used, the bat house is still very strong and secure. I also drilled another hole at the bottom of the chamber to secure the bottom to the tree.
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Very well made kit. Quick and simple construction. Looks Great!
The kit is very well made. Everything fits like shown in the video with the fit and finish as expected. Be very conservative with the countersink bit as some screws didn't tighten as well as I would have liked. Limit the bit to about half the length of the screw. Light sanding, caulking and good quality paint and the finished house looks great!
