Walker AviProtek®

With Walker’s AviProtek® bird-friendly glass products, Thompson can fabricate glass make-ups in various patterns. They include 3 options, AviProtek, AviProtek® E, and AviProtek® T that utilize different levels of Low- E coatings in combination with acid-etched markers.

Walker AviProtek®

With Walker’s AviProtek® bird-friendly glass products, Thompson can fabricate glass make-ups in various patterns. These acid-etched markers on Surface 1 maximize the visibility of patterns to birds and minimize the risk of collision, while retaining an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Walker AviProtek® E

AviProtek E bird-friendly glass combines acid-etched patterns on Surface 1 of the glass with a choice of high-performance Low-E coating on Surface 2. This results in a very effective bird-friendly and energy-efficient glazing solution that puts environmental goals and earning LEED® credits within reach of architects and building owners.

Walker AviProtek® T

AviProtek T bird-friendly glass combines the acid etched markers with pyrolytic UV coatings from Pilkington. This product is well-suited for use in IGU configurations, guard rails, linkways, and shelters and can also help with project certification under LEED and other green building rating systems.

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Other Bird-Friendly Glazing Options

Specifications vary for bird-safe glass; that’s why Thompson Innovative Glass offers one of the largest ranges of products available in the industry. We also offer the following options:

Guardian Glass

Bird1st™ Etch · Bird1st™ UV
  • etch
  • uv coating
  • 1
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arcon

Ornilux® mikado · Ornilux® supermikado
  • uv coating
  • 1, 2, 3
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Thompson

Thompson BirdSafe®
  • Ceramic Enamel
  • 1
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Pilkington

AviSafe™
  • uv coating
  • 1
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Skyline Design

SkySafe™
  • etch
  • ink
  • 1, 2
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Kuraray

BirdSecure® Pro
  • interlayer
  • 2.5
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Eastman

FlySafe™ 3D
  • interlayer
  • 2.5, 4.5
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Vitro

BirdSmart©
  • etch
  • 1
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walker AviProtek Bird-Friendly Glass

What is the difference between AviProtek®, AviProtek® E, and AviProtek® T?

All three options use acid-etched markers designed to make glass more visible to birds. Standard AviProtek® features acid-etched markers on Surface 1, while AviProtek® E combines those markers with a high-performance Low-E coating on Surface 2. AviProtek® T combines acid-etched markers with a pyrolytic UV coating from Pilkington, providing another option for projects with specific performance and application requirements.

Can Walker AviProtek® combine bird-friendly design with energy efficiency?

Yes. AviProtek® E combines a Surface 1 acid-etched bird-friendly pattern with a choice of high-performance Low-E coatings on Surface 2. This provides architects and building owners with a glazing solution designed to address both bird-collision deterrence and building energy-performance goals.

Where can AviProtek® T bird-friendly glass be used?

AviProtek® T is well suited for a variety of applications, including insulating glass units, guardrails, linkways, and shelters. Its combination of acid-etched markers and pyrolytic UV coatings can also support projects pursuing LEED® or other green-building certifications.