Pilkington AviSafe™ – Overview:
Birds often fail to recognize window frames and other building elements as barriers. Instead, they see a clear view through the glass or a reflection of natural surroundings, leading them to believe they have a direct flight path, which results in collisions with windows. To help reduce these incidents, NSG Group introduces Pilkington AviSafe™—an innovative, award-winning glass solution designed to protect birds by making glass more visible to them.
Unlike humans, birds can see ultraviolet (UV) light. Pilkington AviSafe™ utilizes a specially designed UV-enhanced patterned coating that disrupts reflections, creating a visible signal for birds and preventing window strikes. The coating follows the industry-standard 2×4 rule, which ensures the glass remains visible to birds while retaining its aesthetic appeal from both inside and outside. Tested by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), Pilkington AviSafe™ has a threat factor of 12 when applied to surface #1 (the external face), making it highly effective in reducing collisions.
Applications:
• Commercial and residential external glass
• Marina buildings
• Eco-friendly port designs
• Scenic viewing areas
• Outdoor decking areas
Benefits:
Pilkington AviSafe™ offers several advantages:
• Helps save countless birds each year
• Successfully passes the WIN test, a measure of bird collisions due to reflection
• Maintains excellent transparency
• Visually appealing on the exterior and nearly invisible from the interior
• Durable surface #1 coating for lasting performance
• Can be used in both annealed and toughened forms
• Compatible with other Pilkington glass products to offer additional benefits such as thermal insulation, solar control, safety and security, and noise reduction
Pilkington AviSafe™ combines technology and design to create safer spaces for birds without sacrificing aesthetic quality.
Available:
• Available in thicknesses from 4 to 10 mm, with 12 mm available upon request
• Up to 6000 mm x 3210 mm in Europe
Brochures:
Click the links below to View the Brochures for Pilkington AviSafe:
- Pilkington AviSafe – http://www.stglass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pilkington_AviSafe.pdf
- Pilkington AviSafe H&P guidelines – http://www.stglass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pilkington_AviSafe_Handling_and_Processing_Guidelines.pdf
- Pilkington AviSafe technical data – http://www.stglass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Pilkington_AviSafe_technical_data.pdf