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Window Horror for the Birds

20 December 2013 | Updated 01 January 1970
 

Many buildings can be hazardous for birds that cannot see glass frontages while flying. A bird friendly glass product, offered by Walker Textures, called AviProtek, is claimed to offer one of the most effective bird safe glazing on the market today.

Bird collision with building glass facades is estimated to be the major cause of bird mortality in the USA, claiming the lives of millions of birds each year. AviProtek textured design is said to deter birds from flying into glass facades with no lessening of performance, e.g. it can be combined with energy efficient glass, in a double glazed unit.

Article written by Cathryn Ellis | Published 20 December 2013

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