Bird Stop Roof Eave Closure

Nrca 2013 manual most tile mfrs have the term eave closure in their installation guides eave closures.

Bird stop roof eave closure.

Metal eave closure also available in aluminum and 16 oz. In addition boral roofing s offers vented eave risers as part of boral roofing s energy efficient roof system that allows natural intake of cool fresh air to keep the roof system cool in summer and dry in wet winters. Find roof panel closure strips at lowe s today. Current roof code requires bird stop on new roofs and replacement roofs if you re completely changing out the tile.

Boral roofing s eave risers elevate the tiles at the eave to the proper height while also blocking the openings at the eave to prevent infestation of birds and vermin. Profile 6 foam eaves infill fillers 10 pack 15 00. Bird stop eave closure known as either a bird stop eave closure or eave riser this component of a tile roof is a code approved 26 gauge galvanized or aluminum metal that prevents intrusion under the tile by birds or other wildlife. To keep out the birds you need eave closures or what we call bird stop.

Why use metal eave closure. 10 pack bird comb roof tile eaves gap filler 1 metre long roofing fascia filling. More specifically it is used to close the convex opening below the eave course of barrel tiles such as eagle roofing products capistrano or malibu profiles. When using cement it tends to block water from under the tile not allowing proper drainage thus causing water to stand and eventually leaks and or rots the fascia.

It also provides proper rise for the eave course or first row of tile. As for the eave closure bird stop it serves the purpose you would think. Eave closures are used with some tile types and profiles and help close off the open space at roof perimeter edge between tile and underlying construction and raise the first tile course to a slope angle matching that of upslope tile courses. This prevents things such as dust and water from entering your roof space.

Small gaps exist underneath tile roof eaves that birds can nestle in. It prevents intrusion under the tile by birds or other wildlife and provides proper rise for the eave course. Our poly closures are made from a closed cell expanded polyethylene foam meaning they are waterproof weather resistant and dust proof.