Bat House Woodcrafting Pattern

Help lower the mosquito population around your yard by providing a home for bats! This attractive three compartment bat house holds up to 75 bats! Easily made from our full-size pattern.
(approx 24" tall x 17" wide)

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Dimensions:
24" tall x 17" wide

Wood:
3/8" thick t-111 exterior grade plywood and #2 or better grade pine
or exterior grade plywood (3/8", 1/2" and 3/4")
optionally, use 7/8" thick rough sawn cedar

Saw:
Table saw, band saw or hand-held sabre saw
Use scroll saw for "bat box" letters.

Winfield Parts:
(1) FPLY - 5/32" thick x 8" x 9-1/2"

Other Parts:
Fiberglass screen - need (3) 12" x 30-3/4" pieces any thickness will do. The purpose is to give the bats something to hang on to. This can also use the screen you use in your window screens.

Paints:
2090 Hippo Grey
2406 Mendocino
2504 Yellow
2506 Black

Sealer: High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer (#POLYQT) for outdoor protection.