Best Outdoor Adhesive for Attaching Pest Deterrent Spikes to Top Rail of Colorbond Fence

DoctorCalculon on 02/03/2023 - 19:46
Last edited 02/03/2023 - 20:45 by 1 other user

Hey guys, I have just started adding bird spikes (refer to linked photo) to the top rail of my Colorbond fence panels.

The first two I added were an epic fail. I used double-sided 3M tapes. I watched with my own eyes as this big fat possum (with a small possum on its back) just knocked them over with complete ease.

These spikes are easier to add onto a paling fence as you simply screw them onto the top. For metal fences, a strong outdoor adhesive is recommended.

A first, I thought I would just use some left over liquid nails for my next trial, but then I remembered that stuff is completely messy.

Is there an outdoor / UV rated adhesive that some of you DIY-ers would recommend for this small project?

I was thinking of buying this outdoor use glue for my next Bunnings trip.

If you have a better suggestion, please let me know in the comments.

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  • Wiadro on 02/03/2023 - 19:55
    +3

    3M VHB

    • DoctorCalculon on 02/03/2023 - 21:19

      This is also a great solution. Where do you normally buy them from?

      • sumyungguy on 02/03/2023 - 21:21

        Snap! As I only acquire small quantities I usually go with eBay

    • sumyungguy on 02/03/2023 - 21:20
      +1

      This is the way. To help OP - where do you source your VHB? For most Australians, if you can't buy it at Bunnings it may as well not exist

  • websterp on 02/03/2023 - 19:57
    +1

    I've used Liquid Nails Rapid Cure for the exact same job and the spikes are still holding up fine after 2 years.

    • DoctorCalculon on 02/03/2023 - 21:15

      Thank you so much.
      Added to my Bunnings shopping list.

  • CurlCurl on 02/03/2023 - 20:00
    +4

    I'm with the big fat possum with a small possum on its back.

    • resubaehtgnolhcs on 02/03/2023 - 20:04
      -1

      Me too!

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 02/03/2023 - 20:23

      I call the big one Bitey

    • DoctorCalculon on 02/03/2023 - 20:58
      -1

      They are a regular duo.

    • morse on 02/03/2023 - 21:54

      I’m also with you and the possums. This is Australia, not NZ, we love our possums don’t we?

  • JIMB0 on 02/03/2023 - 20:22

    Why can't you use screws?

    • SBOB on 02/03/2023 - 20:34

      Exactly. Short tek screws into the fence top rail…job done.

      • DoctorCalculon on 02/03/2023 - 21:06

        The spare short tek screws that the fencers gave me didn't fit into the plastic base.
        Only the small wood screws seem to fit.

        • JIMB0 on 03/03/2023 - 05:01

          So drill them out or buy smaller screws.

  • grrrr on 02/03/2023 - 20:26
    -2

    have you considered this instead?
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4Z3Mj2R8k
    Possum management starts at about 50s

  • GordonD on 02/03/2023 - 20:52

    this big fat possum

    = mother

    with a small possum on its back

    = baby

    Actually I'm surprised that a possum, and especially a mother carrying a baby, could get up on top of a colorbond fence. Unlike cats, which can jump but can't climb, possums can't jump they can only climb. A colorbond fence doesn't provide anything for claws to get a grip on.

    • DoctorCalculon on 02/03/2023 - 21:03
      -1

      Actually I'm surprised that a possum, and especially a mother carrying a baby, could get up on top of a colorbond fence.

      They climb from an almost dead tree from my neighbour's side when they get bored.

      • morse on 02/03/2023 - 21:57

        What’s the problem with the possums?

  • skid on 02/03/2023 - 22:26
    +1

    Smear vicks vaporub under the top rail of the fence. Possums can't stand the smell of vaporub.

  • Euphemistic on 02/03/2023 - 22:41
    +1

    Silicone works pretty well for sticking stuff outdoors. I find liquid nails tends to dry out and become a bit brittle after a while so can break off plastics.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/03/2023 - 09:07
    +1

    Roof and gutter silicone.

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