Dual Swift Brick

As modern building practices have greatly improved the quality of new homes in the UK, some have actually suffered from the advances in building regulation. Bird species such as swifts have occupied the cracks and crevices in our buildings for thousands of years, but the improved standard and style of modern construction has put their survival in our towns and cities at risk.

These popular birds come to the UK for three months during the summer to raise their young and can be seen on warm evenings giving spectacular displays. They eat large quantities of insect pests and spiders. They prefer nesting in small groups, but the population has been dwindling for many years as suitable nest sites have become scarcer.

The Manthorpe Dual Swift Brick has been developed in conjunction with major house builders and conservation experts to improve the biodiversity of the built environment, providing a safe, spacious and habitable area to allow swifts to nest within the construction of modern houses.  The compact design of the Dual Swift Brick allows it to work with narrower cavity wall details down to 50mm, making it ideal for modern timber frame constructions.  Additionally, the twin brick profile can be easily retrofitted into existing walls with a minimum 50mm cavity.