Heath 18 Room Aluminum Purple Martin House (Model AH-18D)

by Heath Outdoor Products

Product Features

• 18 room deluxe martin house
• Includes door stops and protective rails
• Tough and long lasting lightweight aluminum available in four startup sizes
• The hexagonal design is both functional and artistically attractive
• As the colony grows, so can the house; just add-a-unit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 6.5 x 11.8 inches ; 11 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002LBGIM
• Item model number: AH-18D
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,952 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #16 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Backyard Birding > Birdhouses

Product Description

The 18 room deluxe martin house. Includes door stops and protective rails. Tough and long lasting lightweight aluminum available in four startup sizes. The hexagonal design is both functional and artistically attractive. As the colony grows, so can the house; just add-a-unit. mounting pole sold separately.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not hard to put together!, Other drawbacks...., April 17, 2009

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J. Church "Kirche" (Packerland WI, USA!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heath 18 Room Aluminum Purple Martin House (Model AH-18D) (Lawn & Patio)

I ordered a 4 story house. I put it together alone and had no problems understanding the instructions... Took a long time but I had fun with it! I did put on gloves, no biggie, the edges are sharp.
I bought it because it's inexpensive. You get what you pay for the better units are $400.00+. Would I buy it again, yes because that's what I can afford and all the inconveniences have to be dealt with. If you can afford a better one get one, but this is much better than none, I love the Martins.
The problems with this house are many.
1) You can clean it only by lifting the layers off and reaching inside thru the tops. You should not do this while the Martins are around. So I end up bringing it to the ground and using a shop vac in each hole that contains an unwanted nest. If there's a better way, I can't find it and have spent lots of time working with it.
2) The depth of the nests make it easy for predators to stick their heads in and pull out babies. I'm looking into using some welded wire for predator guards but the house looks beautiful as it is and I don't want to ruin the look. I'm rural and can shoot into the ground to scare off hawks, if I was in town and couldn't shoot, I'd have to get predator guards on right now.
3) The telescoping pole SUCKS big time, we made an offset winch system that was expensive and time consuming. Don't try it if you don't have welding equipment.
4)Maybe I'm dim but I can't find accessories for this unit. I'd like a hex perch for the top, predator guards and starling proof door kits. Can't find them anywhere. Also, my sparrow traps do not fit.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I wish there was a negative star!!!!, October 11, 2009

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NJMan - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Heath 18 Room Aluminum Purple Martin House (Model AH-18D) (Lawn & Patio)

Please, please, please! I beg you NOT to buy this birdhouse. There are NO included directions, the company web site has NO directions online. There is NO support at all. We have a pile of scrap metal on our kitchen table and two very disappointed children. I will be going to Home Depot or Lowes!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality, November 29, 2008

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JR "jarsw" (Tulsa, Ok. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heath 18 Room Aluminum Purple Martin House (Model AH-18D) (Lawn & Patio)

This product isof poor quality. I purchased because of precious ownership. I would be suprised if it will last 3 years. I do not recommend this birdhouse.