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A Bird Safety Film with Benefits for the Building and the Birds.

Written by Decorative Films | Dec 10, 2024 12:19:25 AM
Introducing Solyx® Solar Bird Safety Film, an innovative bird strike prevention solution that combines the energy-saving benefits of solar film with a dotted pattern, making glass visible to birds.

Enhanced Privacy, Comfort, and Energy Savings

Solyx BSF-DB35 is a metalized polyester film that rejects 99% of harmful UV rays and 65% of the sun's total solar energy while reducing glare by up to 75%. This equates to more energy-efficient windows, increasing indoor comfort while reducing cooling costs.

Converts Reflective Windows into Visible Surfaces

Traditional solar film has a highly reflective surface that diverts UV and solar heat away from treated glass, minimizing heat absorption but increasing the likelihood of bird strikes. By developing a film with a dotted pattern that meets the American Bird Conservancy's Prescriptive Standard for effective strike prevention, the reflective surface becomes visible to birds, allowing them to perceive that there is an obstruction without creating a distracted interior view. 

Why Do Birds Strike Windows?

Glass has a reflective, transparent surface that birds cannot see. To them, this effect mimics their natural environment or provides sightlines to habitats on the other side of the building. Most collisions occur when no one is there to witness them, and often, strikes cause life-threatening injuries, and mortality after recovering from the initial shock caused by a collision.

Our designs offer long-lasting solutions, are cut to size for a perfect fit, and apply as a single, easy-to-install piece of film, offering full, consistent coverage on glass surfaces. 

 

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