The Solarguard Adjustable Solar Spike Bird Deterrent (130mm, Clear) is a
no-drill bird-proofing strip designed to stop pigeons and other birds
roosting or nesting underneath rooftop solar panels. Each 500mm section
pairs a UV-stabilised polycarbonate base with a row of
130mm stainless steel pins that can be trimmed to length
on site, making it ideal for arrays that don't have a traditional lip on the underside of
the panel frame, as well as uneven roofs and profiled tin-clad
roofing. This Clear base version is intended to blend in against
lighter roof coverings and panel frames, and is fixed using
Enviroguard Solar Speed Clips (sold separately) or a suitable
weatherproof adhesive — with no drilling into the
roof or panel frame required.
130mm
Spike Length (Pre-Trim)
304
Stainless Steel Grade
Working at Height & Sharp Components
Fitting bird spikes to a roof-mounted solar array means working at height.
Always follow current HSE Working at Height guidance and use suitable
fall-protection equipment, roof ladders, or crawl boards — never lean
directly on solar panels. The stainless steel pins are sharp by design,
so wear cut-resistant gloves when handling, trimming, or fitting the
strips, and dispose of any trimmed offcuts safely.
Check Before You Order
This strip is supplied in 500mm sections with 130mm pins.
Solar Speed Clips — used to fix the strip to the panel
frame — are sold separately and come in 30mm, 35mm and
40mm depths to match different panel frame thicknesses, so measure your
panel frame before ordering. If the gap between your roof and the underside of the
panel is significantly larger than 130mm, the longer 160mm or
210mm Solarguard spikes will give better coverage.
No-Drill Fitting
Because Solarguard clips or adheres directly to the panel frame and roof surface, there's
no need to drill into the panel frame or roof covering. The
polycarbonate base can be snapped by hand on site to shorten a length for
corners, and the whole strip unclips for access when panels need cleaning
or maintenance.
UV-Stabilised Polycarbonate Base
The carrier strip is moulded from UV-stabilised polycarbonate, chosen
because ordinary plastics can become brittle and discoloured after prolonged exposure to
rooftop sun. This keeps the base flexible and structurally sound through
repeated seasons of UK weather.
304-Grade Stainless Steel Pins
Each pin is drawn from 304-grade stainless steel wire around
2mm in diameter — resistant to the driving rain, condensation and
coastal air found beneath solar panels, so the spikes won't rust or weaken over time.
Fully Adjustable & Trimmable
Supplied at a full 130mm pin length, every spike can be
cut down with wire cutters to match the exact gap between your roof
covering and the underside of the panel, so the deterrent sits snugly without leaving
access gaps.
Built for Awkward Roof Profiles
Where many bird-proofing systems rely on clipping to a lip on the underside of the panel
frame, Solarguard's clip- or adhesive-fixed base suits panels
without that lip, plus uneven roofs and
profiled tin-clad roofing where a rigid mesh frame would be difficult to
fit cleanly.
No-Drill Fixing
Fixing is via Enviroguard Solar Speed Clips that grip the panel frame,
or a weatherproof adhesive bead along the base — neither approach
requires drilling into the panel frame or roof, avoiding fixing holes
that could affect a panel's weathertightness.
Removable for Maintenance
Held in place by clips (or a peelable adhesive) rather than permanent
fixings, sections can be lifted away when access is needed for panel
cleaning, roof repairs, or future array expansion, then simply clipped back into place.
| Spike & Base |
| Pin material |
304-grade stainless steel wire |
| Pin diameter |
Approx. 2mm |
| Pin length |
130mm (before trimming) |
| Base material |
UV-stabilised polycarbonate |
| Base colour |
Clear |
| Strip length |
500mm per section |
| Installation |
| Recommended fixing |
Enviroguard Solar Speed Clip (30mm / 35mm / 40mm, sold separately) or weatherproof adhesive |
| Clips recommended |
6 per linear metre (3 per 500mm strip) |
| Drilling required |
None |
| Suitable roof types |
Pitched roofs without a panel-underside lip, uneven roofs, profiled tin-clad roofing |
Figures above are taken from the Enviroguard / Bird Control UK product datasheet and
installation guide for the Solarguard Adjustable Spike. Always check exact spike spacing
against the manufacturer's diagrams for your specific roof and panel layout.
What's the difference between this Clear version and the Black version?
Both use the same 130mm stainless steel pins and
500mm UV-stabilised polycarbonate base; the only difference is the
colour of the base, which is moulded clear rather than black. Choose
whichever blends in best with your roof covering and panel frame colour.
Are the Solar Speed Clips included?
No — the clips used to fix the strip to your panel frame are
sold separately and are available in 30mm, 35mm and 40mm
depths to suit different panel frame thicknesses. Alternatively, the base can be fixed
using a suitable weatherproof adhesive.
How many strips and clips will I need?
Measure the full perimeter of the area you want to protect, then order
enough 500mm strips to cover that length (two strips per linear metre).
Enviroguard recommends six Solar Speed Clips per linear metre —
three per 500mm strip — for a secure fix.
Can the spikes and base be cut to fit my roof?
Yes. The 130mm stainless steel pins can be trimmed with wire cutters to
match the gap between your roof and the panel underside, and the
polycarbonate base can be snapped by hand to shorten a strip for a
precise fit around corners.
Will fitting this void my solar panel warranty?
The system is designed to be fitted without drilling into the panel
frame or roof, using clips that grip the frame or a weatherproof adhesive — an
approach intended to avoid the kind of fixing holes that could affect a panel
manufacturer's warranty. Always check your specific panel manufacturer's warranty terms
if you're unsure.
Will this stop all birds from getting under my panels?
The spikes are an effective physical deterrent against pigeons and
similar-sized birds looking to roost or nest underneath panels. Very small birds such as
sparrows may still be able to pass through the spike spacing — if total exclusion
of small birds is required, consider pairing with or choosing a
mesh-based system instead.
