BIRD FRIENDLY GLASS
Architects are keen to use large glazing in the design of houses, public buildings or multi-storey commercial buildings. At the same time, buildings with large glazing have been shown to pose a threat to birds. Birds are often unable to recognise glass as an obstacle, leading to collisions. It is estimated that millions of birds die each year as a result of hitting glass.
To improve bird safety in the urban glass jungle, products known as Bird-Friendly Glass have been developed. Products in such category (e.g. printed glass, films with reflective elements, special coatings) represent a safe compromise between increasing urbanisation with large façade glazing and bird protection. Bird-Friendly Glass has special features that are recognisable to birds and at the same time blend in with the architectural elements without disturbing the aesthetics.
Regulations governing the use of bird-safe glass may vary from country to country, region to region or city to city.
| Name | Bird frit | SaflexTM FlySafeTM 3D | Trosifol BirdSecure Pro 90/6 | AviSafeTM | Ornilux Mikado oHT |
| Technology | digital print* | PVB foil | PVB foil | hard-coated glass | hard-coated glass |
| Position in the IGU | 1st pane (external) | As an external laminated pane | As an external laminated pane | 1st pane (external) | As recommended by the supplier |
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The Bird-Friendly glass range is available to order. Product availability and production capabilities must be confirmed with the Sales Department prior to ordering.
* Pattern design should be provided by Customer.
Bird Frit
Digitally printed glass can be used for both decorative and functional purposes. The partially opaque glass panes allow a controlled flow of light into the interior and the visible pattern acts as a barrier to birds, preventing them from hitting the glass.
Pattern design for digitally printed glass should be provided by Customer.
Visit the page of Digital Print: LINK.
SaflexTM FlySafeTM 3D
Saflex FlySafe 3D is a special bird friendly interlayer with visual elements (sequins) designed for laminated glass. The special regular arrangement of the pattern reduces the risk of birds collisions with the glazing. The high effectiveness of the solution has been confirmed by The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Tunnel Test.
Saflex FlySafe 3D should be applied as close as possible to the outer edge of the glazed façade to provide collision protection. The silver sequins on the Saflex FlySafe 3D interlayer should face outwards.
Saflex FlySafe 3D can be used as the external component of a package of Double or Triple Glazed Units with Saflex FlySafe 3D PVB interlayer on the inside of the laminate and a solar control coating applied at position #4. Saflex FlySafe 3D foil is compatible with other interlayers from this manufacturer.
Trosifol® BirdSecure® Pro 90/6
Trosifol BirdSecure Pro 90/6 is a BirdFriendly interlayer for laminated glass, using a spot-printed, discreet Trosifol UltraClear interlayer.
Thanks to its low coverage area (approx. 0.4 %), the pattern blends discreetly into the glazing, remaining invisible to the human eye from a distance of 3 metres or more, while achieving a very low Threat Factor, confirmed by the American Bird Conservancy Tunnel Test.
To perform its function of protection against bird collision, the laminate with Trosifol BirdSecure interlayer should be placed on the outside of the glazing. Trosifol BirdSecure interlayer is compatible with other interlayers from this manufacturer.
APPLICATIONS AND MARKET OFFER
Application of Bird Friendly glass with PVB interlayers:
- glazed units in windows,
- façade glazing,
- fillings of railings and balconies.
Bird Friendly solutions with PVB interlayers include panes:
- tempered glass (1C1 class),
- with bevelled, ground or polished edges,
- with right-angled shapes, multi-angled shapes, arch-shapes,
- layered, laminated,
- in the shape of single glass or double or triple glazing.
AviSafeTM
AviSafe is a glass with a special patterned coating that enhances the reflection of UV radiation, disrupting light reflections and thus making the glass visible to birds. In order for AviSafe glass to fulfil its function of protecting against bird collisions, it should be used in the first position in a glazed unit. The effectiveness of this solution has been confirmed by The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Tunnel Test.
ORNILUX® mikado oHT
Ornilux Mikado oHT is a minimalistic UV reflective coating inspired by the structure of a spider web. It is almost invisible to the human eye, but perfectly visible to birds thanks to its UV-reflective ability. The use of this coating provides a Threat Factor (TF) of less than 20-25, confirmed by The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Tunnel Test.
APPLICATIONS AND MARKET OFFER
Application of Bird Friendly glass with PVB interlayers:
- glazed units in windows,
- façade glazing.
Bird Friendly solutions with PVB interlayers include panes:
- tempered glass (1C1 class),
- with bevelled, ground or polished edges,
- with right-angled shapes, multi-angled shapes, arch-shapes,
- layered, laminated,
- in the shape of single glass or double or triple glazing.
The images are for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the actual appearance of the product.