Due to our workload we have decided to stop taking orders for House Martin and Swift towers. We will review the situation in the spring.
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About Peak Boxes
Our Philosophy
We design our boxes based on one core principle: maximum benefit and comfort of the species intended.
The Boxes are made to proven, effective designs. We are constantly looking at ways to improve their appeal and performance and to increase the range of locations and species catered for.
We work with species experts to help design and test the boxes to ensure they are safe and effective. Our boxes are made using a combination of CNC machining and hand-assembly. This allows us to reduce waste wood as much as possible, while producing strong and reliable boxes. We use design to reduce the reliance on screws to create a more sustainable product.
Carbon Negative Workshop
Not only our boxes are made from a fully sustainable plantation plywood, but our workshop is too.
Our workshop is specially designed by Lester to be incredibly energy efficient. The structure is made of fully insulated plywood ‘bricks’.
The building sits on a series of ground screws, so that when it is no longer needed, it can be removed (and reused) with minimal impact to the environment.
We are working towards certifing the environmental footprint of our workshop. All electricity is supplied from green sources and all heating supplied by the operation of the machines!
Craftsman Made
Peak Boxes is a family run business based in the Hope Valley. After a 30 year bespoke joinery and furniture making career, we moved to the Peak District and quickly became involved with the thriving swift and owl conservancy groups - a steady demand for specialist boxes, and a lot of research later, and Peak Boxes was hatched.
Durable, Weatherproof Ply
Our ply is above marine-ply rated for weather resistance, it meets the requirements for grade III exterior use.
We are confident it won’t swell or delaminate over time.
All adhesives and finishes we use are water based and environmentally friendly.
From sustainably managed forests, where growth exceeds use, this ply has some impressive credentials when it comes to carbon capture: at the point it leaves the mill, in excess of 600 kgs of CO2/m2 is stored in the ply - and that includes transport from the PEFC licensed forests and all the manufacturing processes such as energy, packaging and waste disposal. By the time it reaches us the carbon capture is in the region of 590 kgs/m2.
The ply has excellent water resistance, the surface is breathable and water vapour can move freely. This is one of the reasons why our ply will not delaminate, unlike others available.
We’ve changed from 15mm to 18mm thickness which has given our boxes extra structural stability and also has the advantage of keeping the boxes cooler – helped by design tweaks to incorporate more ventilation.
Carbon Responsible Delivery
All of our deliveries are made by DPD who use carbon offsetting to make the deliveries net carbon neutral. While we are very aware of the negatives of carbon offsetting, this is the most commercially viable and environmentally responsible option available to us at the moment. If you are aware of a more responsible and viable delivery method, please contact us.
10 Year Guarantee
We are happy to offer a 10 year guarantee on all our boxes. This covers the materials and manufacturing of the box. We're more than confident our boxes will last far longer than 5 years too.
Our guarantee does not cover boxes that have been damaged through storms or related natural causes. We do not cover damage resulting from incorrect mounting. We are not liable for any damage caused by mounting your box incorrectly.
To enquire about your guarantee or get a replacement box, please contact us, and we will be in touch with you as quickly as possible.
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