Calculate the protection for your photovoltaic system

To help you prepare your order, we have created a calculator that helps you estimate how many boxes to order and identify the correct product code.

Not sure how to fill in the calculator?

Read the instructions below
Panel dimensions
m
m
Number of sides to protect
no.
no.

Combs are 1 metre long. Each kit contains 10 combs and 10 clamps.

Perimeter to protect
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Total long sides (m)
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Total short sides (m)
–
Total perimeter (m)
entered manually
m

Use this when the panels are split into separate groups: work out the perimeter of each group and enter the total here. Leave it empty to use the perimeter calculated above.

Protection series

For new or uninfested systems, with no birds under the panels yet. Comb with a fixed height of 17 cm.

For already infested systems, with birds, nests or droppings. Stainless steel comb, available in three heights.

Finish
In the BASIC series the comb height is fixed at 17 cm, suitable for a gap of up to 16 cm between the lower edge of the panel and the tile channel. For a wider gap you need the TOP series.

Measure the gap between the lower edge of the panel and the tile channel, at its widest point.

Your kit
BASIC system
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Kits required –
Perimeter used –
Kit code –
Clamp code (if ordered separately) –
Note: combs are 1 metre long. Each kit contains 10 combs and 10 clamps, covering 10 metres of perimeter.
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How to use the calculator

Follow these simple steps to calculate the protection suitable for your system and obtain the details needed for your order.

Panel dimensions

In the Panel dimensions block, enter the measurement in meters of the long side and the short side of the individual photovoltaic panel.

Perimeter to protect

To calculate the perimeter to protect, first look at how many panels are on the roof and how they are positioned.
Count only the sides of the panels that make up the external edge of the area to protect, distinguishing between the long sides of the panel and the short sides of the panel.
Do not count the internal sides between adjacent panels, because they are not part of the external perimeter. The calculator will multiply the number of long sides by the measurement of the long side of the panel and the number of short sides by the measurement of the short side of the panel.
Example: if a group of panels has a single external perimeter made up of 8 short sides and 4 long sides, these are the values to enter in the calculator.
If the panels are divided into several separate groups, calculate the perimeter of each group and then add the individual perimeters together to obtain the total meters to protect.

Protection height

Measure the distance between the lower edge of the photovoltaic panel and the groove of the roof tile, meaning the lowest point where the comb will have to rest.

This measurement is used to identify the correct height of the comb to use.

Important: the comb must rest correctly on the roof covering and flex slightly, so as to close the space between the panel and the roof.

We recommend measuring at several points along the perimeter and always entering the maximum distance measured, especially when there are several perimeters to protect or uneven roofs.

Protection height: measure from the lower edge of the panel to the groove of the roof tile.

Aesthetic configuration

Select the clamp color and, if required, the comb color.

Type of protection

Choose TOP if the system is already infested by birds.
Choose BASIC if the system is new or not infested.

Order details

In the green box you will find the number of kits needed and the recommended product code.
Before completing the order, you can request a material check by sending the details to the technical department and completing the form with the system data.

Note: the calculation considers the external perimeter of the area to protect. The internal sides between adjacent panels must not be counted.

To ensure effective protection for the system, it is important to protect the entire external perimeter, without leaving openings or uncovered sections. The comb must rest correctly on the roof covering and flex slightly. In the case of different heights along the perimeter, always consider the maximum measurement detected.