A new Reception Hide for the R.S.P.B. at Vane Farm, Kinross, Scotland. 4th, April, 1996.

	24ft x 10ft Hide at Snettisham Beach, Norfolk for the R.S.P.B. 2nd,June,1997

Our standard hides are delivered in kit form, complete with everything you need to erect on site, including full instructions and drawings. They are made up in 1.8m multiples in length, i.e. 3.6m, 5.4m, 7.2m, 9.0m, etc. and 2.4m, 2.1m, or 1.8m multiples in width.
Details of the design and specification are enclosed. We offer a choice of 2 different claddings, weatherboard and rebated feather edge (see profiles) and a choice of 2 different preservative treatments. 'Protimised' is the standard treatment, all timber in the hide is 'Protimised, or Tanalised', where the cladding and all external timber, door etc. is 'Tanalised' Please note that a standard hide has one disabled section i.e. designed for use by wheelchair.

Although the standard hides are by far the most popular, we can make any shape or size of hide. If you require a hide to be manufactured to your own design and specification, just send us your drawings or sketches and we will give you a competitive quote. Some of the various 'non-standards' we have manufactured in the past include octagonal, half octagonal and hexagonal hides as well as split-level hides.

5.4m x 1.8m Standard Hide for Birdlife Switzerland at Neerach Marsh Near Zurich March 98.

We have also made classrooms, wardens chalets and reception buildings and we supply and erect boardwalks, ramps, steps and screens, in fact everything you could possibly require in this field. And, being building contractors as well, we have the experience to advise on and/or construct special foundations for hides, where necessary, form paths and ramps with hardcore, in fact anything on the construction side.

Our delivery and erection service is now very popular, with 90% of our customers opting for it. It means that you don't have the worry and trouble of organising and supervising teams of volunteers to do the work. All you have to do is meet us on site at 8:30am (wherever you are in the country) and show us where to put the hide.
You can then relax, knowing that in all probability, the same evening, your hide will be ready to use. For more details or a competitive quote contact us. We also are able to offer this service anywhere in the world.

We also offer a plan drawing service for customers who are seeking planning permission and are willing to visit sites anywhere in Europe to discuss your requirements. Please contact us if you would like us to visit you.

	18ft x 8ft Standard hide with glazed slots at Warnham nature reserve, Sussex for Horsham District Council. 5th, November, 1994.

Standard Hides.
Our standard hides are delivered in kit form, complete with everything you need to erect on site, including full instructions and drawings. They are made up in 1.8m multiples in length, i.e. 3.6m, 5.4m, 7.2m, 9.0m, etc and 2.4m, 2.1m, or 1.8m multiples in width. Details of the design and specification are enclosed. We offer a choice of two different claddings, weatherboard and rebated feather-edge (see profiles) and a choice of two different preservative treatments. "Protomised" is the standard treatment, all timber in the hide is "Protomised, or Tanalised", where the cladding and all external timber, door etc is "Tanalised". Please note that a standard hide has one disabled section i.e. designed for use by a wheelchair.
The following photographs show just some of the hides we have erected over the years and may be useful to you. You may see something among them that would suit your site. If you require any further information about anything please contact Ron Gilleard at this office.

10.6m x 6m Reception hide for RSPB at Vane Farm Kinross Scotland. April 1996.

Specification for Standard Bird Hides

Cladding
Protomised 19mm x 125mm. Weatherboard (or "Tanalised")

Frame
Protomised 50mm x 75mm. Planed all around (or "Tanalised")

Floor
Protomised 22mm x 125mm. Planed tongued and grooved floor-board on protomised 50mm x 100mm rough sawn timber joists.

Observation Slots
18mm Far East plywood shutters, hinged with Black Japanned tee hinges, held open with plywood "turn buttons" and held closed with 50mm galvanised "turn buttons". (Shutters may be glazed and hinged with friction type hinges if required. Glass used is 4mm toughened safety glass).

Platform
One pair of legs for every 1.8mm of length. Legs are of "Tanalised" 100mm x 175mm rough sawn timber with protomised 50mm x 150mm ledger between, bolted to legs with galvanised bolts and with timber connectors between. Legs are normally 1.8mm long, of which 800mm approximately will be concreted into the ground. If less clearance is required the legs may be cut to appropriate length.

Disabled Section
Deeper viewing slots and knee space underneath specially designed for wheelchair users. This can be omitted if not required.

Door
940mm wide to give easy access to wheelchair users. Framed, ledged and braced door, boarded with vertical 19mm x 125mm weatherboard. All timber is "Protomised". Complete with 400mm galvanised tee hinges, mortice lock and handles. Door can be in any section of the hide and can be made to open either inwards or outwards.

Benches
Are provided for all viewing sections and are of "Protomised" 38mm x 225mm planed all round timber.

Roof
50mm x 50mm purlins at 350mm centres on 50mm x 100mm trusses at 1.8m centres. All timber "Protonised".

Roof Covering
Brown "onduline" corrugated bitumen/fibre sheets fixed with PVC capped "onduline" nails. If brown is not desired, various colours are available on request. These sheets are very durable and maintenance free.

Shelves/Elbow Rests
250mm wide 18mm Far East plywood supported by triangular plywood brackets.

Guttering
Brown half round 100mm guttering complete with brackets, stop-ends, outlets, 63mm down-pipe with brackets and shoe.

Fixings
All bolts, screws, nails, and other fixings are galvanised or zinc plated and are included in the price.

Timber generally
On a standard hide all timber is "Protonised" except the 100mm x 175mm legs, which are "Tanalised". The cladding is then given a coat of "Sovereign" dark brown preservative before leaving our workshop, (other colours include light-brown, green, and black). Cladding can be "Tanalised" if required.

The timber we use is Scandinavian red-wood and white-wood which when treated is ideal for the job. It also comes from a sustainable source. Guaranteed. "Tanalised" and "Protomised" are high specification pressure preservative wood treatments by Hickson Timber Products of Castleford, West Yorkshire, and come with a guarantee on request.

Fire Retardant
Timber can be treated with 'Non-Com Exterior' fire retardant from Arch Chemicals of Castleford. It is an expensive but effective way or reducing the risk of arson.