Clearview Collision Prevention Solutions for Commercial & Residential Structures.
Why Bird collision prevention Film?
While new structures can be just as lethal as existing structures, the vast majority of collisions will occur on existing structures simply because there are more of them. The challenge has been to reduce bird collisions and enhance rather than detract from the overall appearance of a building.
"Birds cannot see glass". They see a reflection of their habitat (trees, bushes, water, sky) in windows or in the mirrored exteriors on office towers and other structures, but they cannot see the glass. From a bird’s perspective, glass is an invisible barrier to their habitat.
The growth of dense, urban areas along ancient, bird migration routes poses a significant and often fatal threat to migrating birds. Ornithologists now claim that collisions with human-built structures are the leading cause of migratory bird mortality in North America, second only to habitat loss.
Deceived by the reflection, and unable to detect the presence of glass or mirrored exteriors as solid objects, birds often collide head-on with the windows and buildings themselves. Many migratory birds die on impact, or sustain serious injuries that prevent them from continuing their journey. Stunned birds fall to the ground and become vulnerable to predators.
Migratory birds will also collide with the clear glass on structures like greenhouses, solarium's, bus shelters, walkways between buildings, or with windows that meet at the corners on homes or workplaces. They see through these glass structures to the trees or bushes on the other side, and strike the glass in an attempt to find refuge. The same will occur when they see interior, ornamental trees and plants in glass-walled lobbies or curtain walls.
What is bird collision prevention film?
Bird Safety Window Films are engineered specifically to allow birds to see reflective windows that otherwise appear invisible. Preventing injury or death for the birds, as well as preventing potential damage to your property.
What makes our technologies unique?
Clear visibility
Optical clarity is critical for building owners and managers. Building occupants do not want their views blocked with obtrusive exterior coverings.
recommended to substantially reduce bird strikes
To be effective markers must be applied to the exterior surface of glass or otherwise the surface reflection of glass will mask any markers on interior surfaces. Spacing and contrast provided by markers must be visible to both mature and immature birds of all species.
Enhances building appearance
Patterns must blend in with the architecture in order to enhance rather than detract from the building appearance. Horizontal, vertical and matrix patterns are uniquely effective while giving an unobtrusive view, Clearview films do not dramatically change the architectural features of a building.
Long Durability
Bird deterrent solutions must last for many years in order to be economically viable to building owners and managers. Bird deterrent solutions are not affected by window cleaning.
Colleges and universities have long been leaders in sustainability and environmentally conscious habits. As early as 2015, several institutions announced that they would make their glass buildings more bird-friendly, including Northwestern University, the University of New England, and the University of Pennsylvania.
2018 Installation of 31,000 sqft of Clearview 032918-8 Bird Safety film at a prestigous lakefront university in Evanston,IL.
Comprehensive data shows Clearview bird safety film reduces bird collision by 98%.
Main lobby Interior view.
Clearview technicians applying bird collision film in difficult areas.
2017 Clearview horizontial bird safety film applied to 12,000 sqft.
