Why Birds Fly Into Windows Of Homes And Office Buildings
It may seem like an issue that only airplanes have to deal with but bird strikes on windows in high rises and surprisingly home, are very common and bad for both bird and property owner alike. If you have ever experienced it first hand you know the sickening sound of the strike and the sad site of an injured bird sliding down the glass or falling from the sky afterward. The reason this happens is simply that birds cannot see that windows are there and often times the reflection of the sky, trees, and clouds, actually indicate this is an open place for them to fly. However, one way to stop this from bird strikes from happening and prevent the resulting damage to your window and the poor bird is to have the right window tinting applied to your Seattle home or office.
How To Prevent Damage From Bird Strikes On Your Seattle Home Or Office Windows
While the death of birds from striking a glass window is extremely upsetting, it can also be bad for you as well. Each year bird strikes to windows cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage to windows in the form of cracking or even shatter. Bird strikes almost always occur on transparent or highly-mirrored glass window films. By choosing a window tint with an exterior reflectivity of 10-20% like SolarGard Truevue film, you can have all the energy efficiency benefits but still a window film geared toward visibility to birds. Other types of window films that prevent bird strikes are called “fritted” films and they are specifically designed to prevent bird strikes by using a texture visible to only birds. If bird strikes on your Seattle home or office building are particularly frequent and disruptive, you may want to consider this type of film.
Seattle Window Film For Your Bird Strike Prevention Films
At Seattle Window Film, we have installed tens of thousands of feet of window film in the Seattle area and carry hundreds of styles and brands in our inventory. No matter what type of window film you are looking for we can guide you to the right film to fit your needs and that also keeps birds from hitting your windows. Contact us for a free consultation and pricing estimate today!
About The Author: Angus Faith
Angus Faith has been working in the window tinting industry for over a decade. After spending many years working as an architect and traveling all around the world, he moved to Seattle from Scotland. Angus has seen firsthand the impact that window film can make on the energy efficiency, functionality, and beauty of a building. Today, he uses his extensive knowledge of window tinting products and brands to help his customers select the perfect option for their space. He is an expert on all the various types of security, climate control, and privacy window film available today as well as the top window tinting brands such as 3M, LLumar, and Vista. His breadth of knowledge and years of experience have given him the reputation as one of the top window film professionals in the Seattle metro area.
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