Australian company EnduroShield will continue presenting its BirdWise coating to the industry at glasstec 2026. The coating is designed to reduce the risk of bird collisions with glass.
BirdWise is an inorganic silica-based coating. It creates translucent markings on the glass surface that help birds recognise the obstacle. The manufacturer offers direct application to surface No. 1 — the exterior face of the glazing. The coating is applied by manual or automated spraying through a stencil.
According to EnduroShield, the coating is suitable for various types of glass, regardless of the position of the low-emissivity (Low-E) coating. Manufacturers can apply BirdWise to glass after it has been cut to the required dimensions. This reduces the need to stock glass with pre-applied patterns and helps minimise production waste.
Applying the markings to surface No. 1 also helps prevent roller marks and reduces the risk of damage to the Low-E coating. Such problems can occur when processing glass with printed patterns.
The American conservation organisation American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has listed BirdWise BT and BirdWise WT in its product database with a Threat Factor of 16. During tunnel testing, specialists used glass samples featuring 5 mm diameter dots arranged in a 2 × 2-inch pattern.
The Threat Factor indicates the proportion of birds that flew towards the test glass during testing. The lower the value, the better birds recognise the obstacle. ABC recommends materials with a Threat Factor of 30 or below. However, laboratory test results do not guarantee the same level of protection on actual buildings.
EnduroShield states that BirdWise is resistant to UV radiation, fading and peeling. The coating comes with a 10-year warranty. The company also applies its EnduroShield protective coating, which makes glass easier to clean.
At glasstec 2026, the company will also demonstrate its X-Line machine for the automated application of protective coatings. The equipment ensures process repeatability and helps glass manufacturers organise coating application at their own facilities.
OKNA.ua previously reported that Guardian Glass had expanded its range of bird-visible glass with an almost invisible pattern. The new Bird1st UV product uses an ultraviolet pattern that birds can recognise more easily than humans.
Photo: EnduroShield
BirdWise creates translucent markings on the exterior surface of any type of glass to protect birds from collisions
EnduroShield to showcase on-demand BirdWise bird protection coating at glasstec 2026
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