Bird Safe First Surface Etch

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Linear Patterns

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Etched Horizontal Lines

FS 2000 – ⅛” etched lines spaced two inches apart horizontally.

Etched Vertical Lines

FS 2001 – ⅛″ etched lines spaced two inches apart vertically.

Dot Patterns

5mm dots two inches apart

FS 3000 – 5mm dots spaced two inches apart staggered.

4mm dots one inch apart

FS 3001 – 4mm dots spaced one inch apart non staggered.

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20 Percent Dots

FS 3002 – Dots covering 20 percent of the glass surface.

Bird Safe First Surface Etch products comply with the 2”x 2” rule* for bird-friendly glazing. The etched dot and linear patterns on the exterior surface are visible to birds, including small songbirds, and help prevent collisions with glass. First Surface Etch can also help construction projects achieve certification under LEED®.

The monolithic over monolithic glass can be laminated or insulated depending upon the design requirements. The First Surface Etch product line is fabricated at our US-based facilities, saving customers time and money.

*The 2” x 2” rule is defined as a collision deterrence module based upon the physical profile of a bird in flight. Current research has established maximum module dimensions of 2” high x 2” wide for effective visual markers. Visual markers are most effective collision deterrents if spaced no more than 2 inches (5.1cm) apart, a distance most birds cannot fly through. Source: LEED Innovation: Bird Collision Deterrence.