Why is the pileated woodpecker important?

Can woodpeckers kill a tree?

Woodpeckers are attracted to wood siding, trees, and decks, making your home a playground for them. Woodpeckers attract themselves to trees like pine, birch, fruit trees, spruce, and sweet gums. Well, one may wonder if this constant pecking can kill a tree? Well, not really. Most trees can withstand the brunt of the woodpecker’s pecking.

Can you get rid of woodpeckers?

Woodpeckers are a federally protected species and cannot be physically removed or killed without the right authorization. That is why it is important to nicely get rid of the woodpecker as soon as you notice that it is beginning to damage your trees or even your house. Discourage it from making your house or trees its new home.

What happens when a woodpecker or Flicker makes a hole in siding?

When a woodpecker or flicker creates a hole within the EIFS siding, the layers of the exterior finishing are revealed and exposed to the elements. You will typically see the mesh and the polystyrene foam; depending on the depth of the hole created, you may see the substrate (often plywood or OSB).

How do woodpeckers damage EIFS clad siding?

You will typically see the mesh and the polystyrene foam; depending on the depth of the hole created, you may see the substrate (often plywood or OSB). When it comes to EIFS clad buildings, woodpeckers tend to gravitate towards eaves, trim, and other secluded, shaded areas, though damage can appear in any area of the EIFS siding.

What is bird damage to EIFS?

When birds bore holes into the walls and other EIFS surfaces, it can damage the barrier, making the building vulnerable to water damage, mould and infestations from pests. What does EIFS bird damage look like?

Do EIFS products protect against woodpeckers?

Unfortunately, traditional EIFS products and processes do not offer sufficient protection against damage caused by woodpeckers and other birds. When birds bore holes into the walls and other EIFS surfaces, it can damage the barrier, making the building vulnerable to water damage, mould and infestations from pests.

What is EIFS armour?

EIFS Armour is an anti-woodpecker exterior wall system. As a stucco contractor, our founder found himself returning to the same buildings every year to repair the damage caused by woodpeckers and flickers.

Can the EIFS armour system be used to repair bird damage?

While the EIFS Armour system is best utilized at the beginning of your construction project to prevent bird damage from the start, it can also be used to repair and replace existing EIFS panels that have sustained bird damage.

What is an EIFS system?

EIFS (pronounced as Eef’s) stands for Exterior Insulation Finish Systems. EIFS systems are popular among architects, contractors and engineers as they offer up strong thermal and insulation efficiency, durability, and cost efficiency without compromising aesthetics.

Do woodpeckers damage EIFS?

Woodpeckers damage EIFS and other types of home exteriors such as cedar windows, fascia or siding, and softer cladding materials. Damage most often appears during the breeding season, March through May. The birds peck at the EIFS for the sound, which is similar to that of a hollow tree.

Do reflective streamers prevent woodpecker damage?

Reflective streamers proved to be the best option, though it only prevented damage to 8 of the 16 test sites. For those with smaller homes or minimal wood or EIFS detailing on their buildings, reflective streamers may be your best method for preventing woodpecker damage.

How does EIFS armour protect my property from woodpeckers?

EIFS Armour uses a patented process to protect buildings from damage caused by woodpeckers and other birds. We back our work with the best warranty in the industry. Learn more about EIFS Armour. What Works? Find out what does, and what doesn’t, protect your property from woodpeckers.

Are woodpeckers damaging your EIFS stucco?

Unfortunately, these birds can find their way into areas inhabited by humans and our homes and office buildings can become damaged as the woodpeckers and flickers bore holes into siding and EIFS stucco surfaces. What is EIFS? EIFS (pronounced as Eef’s) stands for Exterior Insulation Finish Systems.

Why choose EIFS armour?

EIFS Armour uses a patented process to protect buildings from damage caused by woodpeckers and other birds. We back our work with the best warranty in the industry.

What is EIFS armour exterior wall system?

After three years of development, EIFS Armour was created and this patented exterior wall system is quickly becoming the leading solution to exterior woodpecker damage. EIFS Armour utilizes a diamond mesh system, combined with a unique anchoring process and acrylic hardeners to creating an exterior siding that is virtually impenetrable.

How does EIFS armour work?

EIFS Armour utilizes a diamond mesh system, combined with a unique anchoring process and acrylic hardeners to creating an exterior siding that is virtually impenetrable. This patented surface makes it impossible for woodpeckers and other birds to bore holes into the wall and create nests.

What is EIFS and why is it important?

From the outside, EIFS is typically covered in a stucco-like finishing and forms the exterior cladding of many modern commercial buildings, condominiums and some homes. When properly installed, EIFS can withstand hurricane force winds, offers water protection and can last the lifetime of the building.

Do woodpeckers damage stucco?

Woodpecker Damage. Unfortunately, these birds can find their way into areas inhabited by humans and our homes and office buildings can become damaged as the woodpeckers and flickers bore holes into siding and EIFS stucco surfaces.

How to stop woodpecker damage to EIFS system?

When customers call us to repair woodpecker damage they ask, “how do we stop the woodpeckers from coming back?” When it comes to woodpecker damage to EIFS System, the solutions is to apply Shieldit By Dryvit witch is woodpecker resistant coating that has been approved in industry with 10 years warranty.

Does the ‘fake owl’ trick really work to prevent woodpecker damage?

At EIFS Armour, we repair woodpecker damage on buildings clad in EIFS systems and we have seen nearly every product for preventing woodpecker damage. If any of these solutions truly worked, we wouldn’t have had a need to develop the EIFS Armour system! One of the most common woodpecker scare tactics is the ‘fake owl’ trick.

What type of mesh is used for EIFS?

Commonly known as panzer fibreglass mesh, this common material is often used in EIFS systems. While panzer mesh is very strong and resilient, it is still possible for woodpeckers and flickers to penetrate the mesh and drill holes into the exterior of your building.

What kind of damage do woodpeckers do in Colorado?

The northern flicker, responsible for most woodpecker damage to Colorado homes, is identified in flight by a yellow or salmon tint under the wings and tail feathers. Woodpeckers cause property damage by drilling holes in wood and synthetic stucco siding and eaves, and are an annoyance when hammering or “drumming” on houses.

How to protect your property from woodpeckers?

Even though the damage from woodpeckers can be prevented by implementing protective measures such as; motion activated sprinklers to keep the birds away or hanging metallic strips which will scare away the birds by making noise, if the damage is done already, it’s better to repair it before it causes major problems in the future.

How to get rid of woodpeckers on stucco?

One of the most effective ways to get rid of woodpeckers on stucco is by using steel mesh wire netting. This is a great way to deter these birds from eating away at your home’s exterior and causing structural damage. The mesh will not allow birds to get through, but it can be cut for smaller spaces.