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Pilkington UK, for nearly 200 years, has been a world leader in the manufacture of glass and glazing solutions. The Pilkington brand is one of the industry’s leading and most trusted brands around the globe.
Pilkington AviSafe™ is an innovative glass solution designed to help avoid bird collisions with glass while maintaining excellent transparency and aesthetic appeal. Featuring a special coating that makes the glass more visible to birds, Pilkington AviSafe™ helps reduce bird strikes and contributes to wildlife conservation without compromising on the architectural integrity of buildings.
Features
- Bird-Safe Coating: Pilkington AviSafe™ glass features a unique coating that reflects UV light, making it visible to birds and reducing the risk of collisions.
- High Transparency: Maintains high levels of light transmission and clarity, ensuring that the glass remains visually appealing to the human eye.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Designed to integrate seamlessly into building façades without affecting the visual appearance.
- Durability: The bird-safe coating is robust and long-lasting, ensuring effective bird protection over time.
- Biodiversity-friendly practices: Supports wildlife conservation efforts and contributes to sustainable building practices.
Applications
Pilkington AviSafe™ is ideal for a wide range of applications where bird safety is a concern:
- Building Façades: Helps avoid bird collisions with large glass surfaces on commercial and residential buildings.
- Windows: Suitable for use in windows to enhance bird safety without compromising on views and natural light.
- Glass Balconies: Can be used in glass railings and balconies to prevent bird strikes while maintaining a sleek design.
- Atriums and Skylights: Ideal for use in atriums and skylights, where large glass surfaces are common.
Benefits
- Bird Protection: Greatly reduces the risk of bird collisions, helping to protect bird populations.
- Visual Clarity: Maintains excellent transparency and light transmission, ensuring clear views and bright interiors.
- Aesthetic Integration: The bird-safe coating is designed to be unobtrusive, preserving the aesthetic appeal of buildings.
- Long-Lasting Performance: Durable coating ensures ongoing bird protection and minimal maintenance.
Pilkington AviSafe™ sets a new standard for bird-safe glass solutions, combining effective bird protection with high transparency and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for use in building façades, windows, balconies, and atriums, Pilkington AviSafe™ provides a practical and Biodiversity-friendly solution to the problem of bird collisions with glass. By choosing Pilkington AviSafe™, architects and builders can enhance the safety of their projects while supporting wildlife conservation efforts.
