Installing
Premium Nixalite® Strips
Premium Nixalite is the best pest bird and climbing animal
control in the world. To get the best from the best it must be
installed properly.
The last step of a Premium Nixalite installation is to cut,
fit and install the strips on the surface. Use the following
installation rules and guidelines to help make your installation a
success.
Using the
Nixalite Installation Tool -
Order the
Installation Tool
A few simple rules and installation tips to remember:
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Cutting the strip:
If you have to cut the Premium Nixalite, make sure not to cut it too short. Cut the base strip between the wires, to the desired length. When installing strips end-to-end, make sure the wire pattern is continued from one strip to the next. Do not allow gaps where two pieces of
Premium Nixalite meet end-to-end. Order a
Strip Cutting
Tool |
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Strip & Wire Overhangs:
The Premium Nixalite base strip must overhang the end of a surface at least ½” (1.2 cm).
The Premium Nixalite wires must overhang the outside edge by at least 1/4” (0.6cm). |
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No Gaps In Coverage:
Do not allow gaps where a Premium Nixalite strip meets a wall or
bordering object. Do not allow gaps where two strips meet end to end. |
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Straight Rows:
When installing the Premium Nixalite end-to-end, make sure the rows are straight. For most flat installations, each strip should be inline with the next strip. Strips that are allowed to wander from side to side can create large gaps between rows. |
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At Outside Corners:
Where 2 or more rows of Premium Nixalite meet at an outside corner, one strip should run off the edge by at least ½” (1.2 cm). The intersecting base strip can not be more than 2” (5.0 cm) away from the first strip. No gaps allowed. |
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At Inside Corners:
Where 2 or more rows of Premium Nixalite meet at an inside corner, one strip should run flush to the wall or vertical surface. The intersecting base strip can not be more than 2” (5.0 cm) away from the first strip (see the example shown). No gaps allowed. |
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Outside Curves:
Install Premium Nixalite Model S front-to-back, far enough down the curve to prevent birds from landing. Space strips to eliminate gaps and excessive wire crossing. |
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Inside Curves:
Install strips front-to-back. Use Premium Nixalite Model S up the side of a curve. Use
Premium Nixalite Model W as a Row Cap. Space strips to eliminate gaps and excessive wire crossing. |
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Narrow Angles:
For angles less than 90 degrees, it may be necessary to use ‘blocking’ to fill gaps where the strips will not fit. Paint blocking to match surface. |
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Wide Angles:
Install strips front-to-back. As angles widen past 90
degrees, additional rows are needed. Premium Nixalite Model W may be needed as a Row Cap. |
Using the Nixalite Installation Tool:
Nixalite's Installation Tool (part# NT87) is designed to quickly push or pull the
Premium Nixalite
or the E-Spike models into or out of the standard mounting hardware. It speeds the installation process and protects the
spikes from damage resulting from improper tool use. To order this
tool, go to
Nixalite Accessories.
For more information on using the Installation Tool and the Cutting
Tool, download the Cutting &
Installation Tool page. (PDF)
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To install Premium Nixalite or E-Spike with the Installation Tool:
Place the square notch in the bottom of the Installation
Tool over the base strip of the Premium Nixalite or E-Spike, and pull the base strip
into the mounting clips. |
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To remove Nixalite strips with the Installation Tool:
Position the V-notch in the end of the Installation Tool on the
Premium Nixalite or E-Spike base strip. With steady pressure, push the base strip out of the mounting clips. |
Where to go from here..
Congratulations – you are finished! If you have followed the installation guidelines to this point, you should have a completely successful bird control installation that
can last a lifetime.
If you are interested in looking at the other bird, animal and pest control products we offer, go to our
Home Page and pick a category.
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