Guardian Bird1st™ Etch
Guardian Bird1st™ Etch
Guardian Bird1st™ Etch glass features translucent acid-etched patterns designed to deter birds from collision. Achieve a wide array of looks while improving bird safety and meeting energy performance requirements.
Your choice for substrate, size and patterns
Bird1st Etch glass products are available in four patterns – and in large sizes that make Guardian’s bird-friendly glass bigger and more beautiful than ever. Choose from directional, non-directional and randomized patterns as you design bird-friendly facades and curtain walls. Every Bird1st Etch glass option is available with your choice of four of our best-selling SunGuard™ low-E coatings on Guardian UltraClear™ low-iron glass, CrystalGray™ and gray tinted glass, or standard clear glass. Explore options below.
Counteracting collisions by design
The acid-etched patterns of Guardian Bird1st Etch glass are strategically spaced to provide an effective deterrent for birds of different sizes and species. Based on guidance from the American Bird Conservancy, Bird1st Etch patterns spaced at least 2" x 4" or 2" x 2" apart to significantly reduce collisions. Learn more about the science.
Bird protection and performance
Paired with SunGuard™ low-E coatings, Guardian Bird1st Etch glass also delivers on energy performance. Bird1st products may help you meet LEED Innovation Credit for Bird Collision Deterrence qualification and contribute to Toronto Green Standard Bird Collision Deterrence values.
Bird deterrent etch patterns
Bird1st Etch glass has been tested by the American Bird Conservancy and has achieved Threat Factors (TF) that quantify collision-avoidance effectiveness.
Bird1st Etch DX22
Threat factor: 15
Non-directional 5mm dots spaced 2” x 2” apart
Bird1st Etch DV24
Threat factor: 25
Directional 6mm dots, vertically oriented and spaced 2” x 4” apart
Bird1st Etch SqX22
Threat factor: 20
Non-directional 6mm squares, randomly spaced no more than 2” x 2” apart
Bird1st Etch SqX24
Threat factor: 25
Non-directional 6mm squares, randomly spaced no more than 2” x 4” apart
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