Brettski,
I'm trying to figure out a way to mount those boxes to trees. I just hate the idea of putting them on poles for a visual reason. It's just me, so please don't think I'm critisizing. I want the boxes and I want them on the sides of trees.
In the Sacramento River Delta of California, they are very common all over the place in trees. Some have Fish and Game info on them, others are just put up by duck hunters. I think the duck hunters put up more boxes than any other group, but I can't support that. It's just an opinion.
If a box was put on a tree, how would a racoon gain access?
I'm assuming it would be from the roof of the box. He'd climb over it and reach into the hole from above.
Would a steep pitch and a slipery material like tin be a good deterent? If they slide off the roof, will they be able to get inside the box?
They must have something to grip onto in order to climb. If the box was smooth all around the sides, then they shouldn't be able to get around the box either.
OSB with the resin side out should be smooth enough to be unclimbable? What about painting it too? Make is as slick as possible.
Thanks,
Eddie
