Birds colliding with windows on high rise buildings and homes here in the Fort Collins area are common. When these sad accidents occur they result in the loss of bird lives– over a billion birds each year. These run-ins are more than just harmful to birds–they are having an effect on the environment too. The loss of these lives is drastically diminishing the bird populations across the US. Bird collisions cost businesses and homes money too when they break or crack windows. Sometimes requiring lengthy, difficult repairs. Here in the Fort Collins area, building owners, managers, and homeowners bear the burden of mitigating damage from bird strikes. As it happens there are different avenues for decreasing these horrible run-ins. The most effective method, however, is with bird strike window films. These window films work better than other mitigation measures such as netting, decals, and even lighting reduction. When these films are installed on properties here in Fort Collins bird strikes are greatly reduced, if not completely stopped.
How Bird Collision Window Films work
When birds crash into windows, it is always a case of mistaken identity. Birds perceive windows as the open sky rather than solid objects due to the reflection on the glass of the windows. Also, since they can see objects behind the glass. In order to make windows appear like a solid object utilizing bird strike, window film is essential. The way these films work is through a grid-like pattern of small dots embedded on the film. The pattern is embedded in the film in a grid-like pattern that birds will not try to fly through the spaces in the dots. This means birds see the pattern as something like a fence or net and fly around the windows rather than try to fly through it. This preserves the lives of the birds and keeps the window of your Fort Collins building free from being broken. Avoiding these collisions also saves you money and the time of repairs. Another fantastic thing about bird strike window film is it comes with several of the same benefits as regular window film: UV-blocking, insulation, and glare reduction.
Greenlight Window Films: The area’s fritted film experts
Here at Greenlight Window Films, we get many homes and businesses coming to us to understand how they can keep birds from flying into windows. We install thousands of feet of these films every year and are the area’s bird strike window film expert. We can help your building choose the film that is best for you and the birds. Contact us to get a free on-site estimate and start saving money on repairs and sparing the lives of birds today!