Walker Glass recently announced new Health Product Declarations® (HPD®) for its bird safe glass line
HPD documents provide a comprehensive list of a product’s ingredients and their associated effects on human health. They are prepared based on the Health Product Declaration®. Collaborative’s open standards. HPD documentation is used by architects and other building professionals to make informed choices when selecting building materials. This promotes transparency and consideration of human health within the built environment as a result.
The declaration covers Walker’s AviProtek bird safe glass. Walker is the first company in the North American market to offer HPD certifications for its bird friendly solutions. The declarations are third-party verified by Vertima, experts in sustainable and LEED® certified building practices.
The AviProtek pattern 211 has acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. While initially being conceived as a vertical design pattern it can also be used horizontally. This pattern has been tested by the American Bird Conservancy with a threat factor of 23, meaning 77 percent of the time birds will avoid a collision. The pattern also meets the industry-recognized 2 X 4 Rule. Pattern 211 can contribute to earning LEED Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence.
The AviProtek pattern 213 has acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. This pattern meets the recognized 2×4 Rule and consists of lines spaced 2 inches apart. Although conceived as a horizontal design it can also be used as a vertical pattern. This pattern has been tested by the American Bird Conservancy with a threat factor of 29.8. Pattern 213 can contribute to earning LEED Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence.
The AviProtek pattern 214 has acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. Inspired by nature, this design meets the industry-recognized 2×4 Rule. The random curved lines were conceived to be oriented vertically but can also be installed running horizontally. This pattern has been tested by the American Bird Conservancy with a threat factor of 30. Pattern 214 can contribute to earning LEED Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence.
Thickness: | 6mm (1/4″) |
Dimensions: | Max size 96″ x 156″ |
Substrates: | Clear and Starphire Ultra-Clear™ |
Warranty: | 5 – year warranty |
These dot pattern solutions meet the recognized 2×4 Rule as established in many municipal regulations and guidelines. The 2 x 4 Rule refers to research by the American Bird Conservancy and others that have shown that horizontal lines must be spaced two or fewer inches apart and vertical lines must be spaced four or fewer inches apart to deter the majority of birds. The difference presumably has to do with the shape of a flying bird.
The AviProtek pattern 215 has acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. The pattern is made with 5 mm dots spaced two inches apart in both the horizontal and vertical plane.
The AviProtek pattern 216 has acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. This pattern is made with 6 mm dots spaced four inches apart in both the vertical and horizontal planes. This bird-friendly pattern meets local regulations where dots spaced at four inches in both planes are accepted, such as in the city of Toronto, Canada.
The AviProtek pattern 217 has acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. This pattern is made with 5 mm dots two inches apart centered and positioned in a diamond shape.
The AviProtek pattern 219 has acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. This pattern is made with 4 mm dots one inch apart centered and positioned in a diamond-shape.
The AviProtek pattern 220 is a bird friendly solution with acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. This pattern is made with 6 mm dots four inches apart centered and positioned in a diamond shape. This bird friendly pattern meets local regulations where dots spaced at four inches in both planes are accepted, such as in the city of Toronto, Canada.
The AviProtek pattern 221 has acid-etched visual markers on the exterior surface of the glass. The pattern is made with 5mm dots spaced two inches apart in the horizontal planes and four inches apart in the vertical planes.
Thickness: | 6mm (1/4″) |
Dimensions: | Stock sheet size 96″ x 130″ |
Substrates: | Clear and Starphire Ultra-Clear™ |
Energy: | Can be combined with low-e on position 3 |
Warranty: | 10 – year limited warranty on surface degradation. |
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