This is the second birdhouse model in the Feathered Friends Cedar
Collection.
The outhouse is constructed of solid 3/4" cedar which ages beautifully.
The exterior is coated with water sealant for protection.
The interior
was left untreated. Waterproof glue was used throughout.
Cedar is a very
weather resistant wood that retains it's quality and character with age,
weathering to a
soft silver gray if left untreated. To retain the
natural earth tones of the cedar, a coat of water sealant can be applied annually to the
exterior of the mill.
The outhouse roof is covered with 40 gauge embossed copper. With time and
exposure to the elements,
the copper will age to a beautiful verdigris patina.
The durable rustproof brass hardware used throughout the
construction compliments the copper roof and earth tones of the
cedar.
A magnetic latch that attaches the
house to the base. The house pushes up in the front making it convenient for easy
annual cleaning.
The moon and windows were routed out and weather resistant yellow enamel was used
to paint them.
All the wooden accessory pieces are hand carved to achieve a mottled appearance, simulating stone.
A piece of
plastic mesh was tacked to the inside below
the hole to help the baby birds climb out.
A galvanized steel mounting bracket secures the birdhouse to a 8' steel pole.
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Third in the Feathered Friends Cedar Collection is the
doublewide model. Construction for this birdhouse
is the same was the single one above. There are two nesting cavities separated by an interior cedar wall.
A magnetic latch in the front releases by pushing up on the front roof edge
for easy annual cleaning.
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