This impressive birdhouse will only improve in looks as the copper turns to a green patina.
Dave M., a Storm Copper customer, is a man of vision and a talented maker of sawdust. For many craftsmen all that is necessary to produce a thing of beauty is a mental image of something they want to make, a few boards, a saw, sander, paint brush, and in this instance – some .005 copper foil.
Dave saw a birdhouse he liked and began to consider how he might build one for his own backyard. He had no specifications or plans, just a few thoughts and questions on how to get the job done. After plundering his collection of scrap wood, this self-described wood junkie began his birdhouse project with a little trial and error, making adjustments as necessary, until he was confident the dimensions and proportions were correct.
The results of his efforts are self-evident; a beautiful project that is more of a high-class Bird Condo than a simple birdhouse.
The copper foil roof really adds a touch of beauty to the house.
And, this luxury birdhouse is environmentally conscious. It was made from mostly leftover wood. Old wooden window shade slats (2” x 1/8”) were used to cover the exterior. By scoring the back of the wooden slats it was possible to shape the body and roof to achieve this impressive round structure. The only real cost was the copper roof.
“A round birdhouse and especially the cone-shaped roof were very difficult, and one of the hardest things I have made. Although this was difficult for me to do, I enjoyed the project very much and I encourage others to try making their visions come to life. Applying the copper to the roof was a technical challenge, but a challenge is always a good thing,” Dave said.
“Thank you for your company’s help in making this project a reality. We searched long for the right copper to finish the roof and your foil .005 was perfect, he added.
Our thanks to you Dave, for sharing photos of your success story and encouraging wood junkies everywhere!
