Manthorpe Bat Ridge Roost for Round Ridge Tiles

The Manthorpe Bat Ridge Roost - Round provides a self-contained roosting space for small crevice-dwelling bat species found in the UK. Designed in association with the Bat Conservation Trust as part of their Roost Partnership scheme, it is installed externally at the end of the ridge tiles on a gable end.

The roost provides a protected habitat for bats while offering no access into the roof space or property. It also acts as a ridge end cap, creating a durable, covered finish for most styles of round ridge tiles.

The Bat Ridge Roost is suitable for new-build and refurbishment projects. It is optimised for use with Manthorpe SmartVerge polypropylene dry verge systems, but can also be used with other dry verge units, traditional verge tiles or mortared verge details.

Key Features

• Externally mounted bat roost for small crevice-dwelling bat species
• Designed in association with the Bat Conservation Trust
• Part of the Bat Conservation Trust Roost Partnership scheme
• Self-contained design with no access into the roof space or property
• Dual-purpose product that also acts as a ridge end cap
• Designed for round concrete and clay ridge tiles
• Suitable for half-round and segmental ridge tiles
• Dry-fix, mechanically fixed and mortar-free installation
• Creates a thermally stable roosting environment
• Suitable for new-build and refurbishment projects
• Can be installed on roof pitches between 15° and 55°
• Drains water away from the wall to help prevent staining
• Manufactured from UV-stabilised polypropylene

Suitable Species

The Bat Ridge Roost is designed for small crevice-dwelling bat species found in the UK, such as Common Pipistrelle and Soprano Pipistrelle.

The roost is most likely to be used from March to October by small numbers of bats during the active season between hibernation periods.

Siting & Installation

The Manthorpe Bat Ridge Roost - Round is installed at the end of round ridge tiles on a gable end. The apex should ideally be more than 4m above ground level.

The product is made up of two parts: a mounting plate and a pre-assembled cover plate assembly. The cover plate assembly contains the bat habitat and insulation and is supplied with three pre-fitted screws.

For dry ridge systems, prepare the roof in line with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and ensure the final ridge tile is secured in place. For traditional verge details, the substrate should be suitable for a robust fixing.

To install, the mounting plate is fitted to the ridge end and secured into the longitudinal battens and the end of the ridge batten where possible. The cover plate assembly is then slid over the mounting plate and fixed into position using the pre-assembled screws.

Specifications

• Product Type: Bat ridge roost for round ridge tiles
• Material: UV-stabilised polypropylene
• Manufacturing Process: Injection moulding
• Ridge Tile Compatibility: Half-round and segmental ridge tiles
• Roof Pitch Compatibility: 15° to 55°
• Weight: 0.7kg
• Dimensions: Width 264 x Height 276 x Depth 141mm
• Entrance Hole Size:20mm x 16mm
• Pack Quantity: 1 per box

Please Note

This version is designed for round ridge tiles. The angled ridge tile version is also available here: Manthorpe Bat Ridge Roost for Angled Ridge Tiles.

For advice on maintaining and protecting a bat roost, please consult the site ecologist or refer to Bat Conservation Trust guidance.