No-Knot Bird Netting VS Heavy Duty Bird Netting

Comparing No-Knot and Heavy Duty Bird Netting

Is No-Knot (HD Polypropylene) Bird Netting better than Heavy Duty (HD Polyethylene) Bird Netting?

To determine if no-knot netting is better than traditional heavy-duty knotted netting, we are going to look at the following three characteristics of quality netting:

1. Efficacy
2. Installation
3. Durability

Bird control experts agree: in many circumstances, the best answer to a bird control problem is exclusion. Prevention is always easier than cleanup. Once birds move in, it can be exceedingly difficult to convince them to move, and the damage they do is often expensive and possibly permanent. Anti-bird netting from Bird B Gone is an exclusion product that effectively keeps birds out of unwanted areas. Once installed, bird netting requires virtually no maintenance and has minimal visual impact, making it an ideal solution for the trickiest bird problems.

1) Efficacy: Which Bird Net is More Effective?

Let’s start with the most important question: do these two types of bird nets work? When it comes to excluding birds, both No-Knot (HD Polypropylene) Bird Netting and Heavy Duty (HD Polyethylene) Bird Net do the job equally well. These nets are successfully used to block birds from accessing a variety of areas, including:

• Courtyards or balconies
• Exposed recreation areas
• Open loading bays
• Warehouses
• Unprotected eaves
• Large, 3-D, mounted signage
• Car ports

Both types of nets feature a ¾” mesh size that excludes birds of all species. With professional, permanent installation, both options offer 40lbs of burst strength. Even the biggest birds cannot break through these super-strong nets.

Takeaway: Both No-Knot and Heavy Duty netting are equally exceptional at excluding birds from a wide variety of locations, both large and small.

2) Installation: Which Bird Net is Easier to Install?

Knotted HD Polyethylene netting from Bird B Gone has been a favorite among installers for a long time because it is lightweight. However, knotted nets can be rough on hands and knuckles. No-Knot HD Polypropylene netting is made of interwoven polypropylene monofilaments that have a fabric-like feel, avoiding the abrasive touch of knotted nets.

When installing thousands of square feet of netting, the softer feel makes a huge difference. This netting is comparable to Heavy Duty Polyethylene netting in every significant way.

Installers should note a few minor differences when using No-Knot netting:

• The material may fray slightly if cut with dull scissors or the wrong tools.
• No-Knot netting has more give, so it will retract slightly when being shaped square prior to installation.
• Because it lacks the rigidity of Heavy Duty netting, it can be more challenging to cut into smaller sections.

Takeaway: From an installation perspective, the choice comes down to preference. If you haven’t tested No-Knot netting, we highly recommend you give it a try.

3) Durability: Which Bird Netting Will Last Longer?

All Bird B Gone netting products are designed for durability, offering 24/7 protection for years. Maintenance is effortless; keeping the area free from debris is all that is required.

Users of both net types benefit from:

• UV protection and a 10-year warranty
• 40lb break strength; ISO 1806 and 9001 protocol tested
• Stability in sub-freezing temperatures
• Rot, flame, water, acid, and alkali resistance
• Non-conductivity

The only difference is that No-Knot netting is slightly less resistant to abrasion; if installed in a location where the netting will rub against a rough surface, it may fray more easily than knotted netting.

Takeaway: Both options offer the same break strength, 10-year warranty, and resistance to environmental damage.

The Net Result

Heavy Duty knotted netting is a proven product that experienced installers rely on for its durability. No-Knot netting is a newer market addition that provides the same high-quality exclusion. Both nets look virtually the same from a distance. The most significant difference is the softer feel of No-Knot netting, which many installers find more pleasant to work with on large overhead jobs.

Bird B Gone anti-bird netting is a versatile exclusion solution because:

• It works equally well in large and small spaces.
• It’s effective in any setting, from agriculture to home gardens and warehouses.
• It lasts a long time with minimal maintenance.
• It is cost-effective with various price points.
• It is safe, harmless, 100% effective, and eco-friendly.

Our expert team is here to assist with project planning, material selection, and installation tutorials. Working with a bird control expert on commercial projects is highly recommended to maximize protection and minimize visual impact.

Ask a Bird Net Expert at Bird B Gone

We have all the bird control products and techniques you need to protect your property. Call today for expert bird control advice and to learn more about No-Knot and Heavy Duty Bird Netting.