Solar Gard “BIRD STRIKE” Film Solutions
Did You Know?
Window collisions are one of the leading direct human causes of bird mortality. A 2014 study by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Smithsonian Institution estimated that between 365 million to one billion birds are killed annually by building collisions in the U.S.
Source: National Audubon Society
Cities across North America are taking action to make their buildings bird-friendly, and the Bird Safe Building Act was recently reintroduced to the U.S. Congress.
The new Modern Bird Strike film, a key addition to the byDESIGN Decorative Film Series from Solar Gard, allows building owners and property managers to cost-effectively distinguish their glass to birds, preventing deadly collisions and promoting sustainability.
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byDESIGN Modern Bird Strike Series |
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Specification |
Modern Bird Strike Vertical |
Modern Bird Strike Horizontal |
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% Visible light transmittance |
88% |
88% |
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% Visible light reflectance (glass side) |
9% |
9% |
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% Visible light reflectance (film side) |
9% |
9% |
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Solar heat gain coefficient |
0.78 |
0.78 |
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% Glare reduction |
1% |
1% |
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Privacy factor (scale 1-5) |
1 |
1 |
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Performance Notes: Performance results are calculated using NFRC methodology and LBNL Window software, and are subject to variations within industry standards and only intended for estimating purposes. This data is provided for informational purposes only and are subject to normal manufacturing variances. |
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