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Bird1st Etch 21

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Guardian Bird1st™ Etch
Bird1st Etch 21
Glass that performs and protects

As part of Guardian’s thoughtful approach to bird-friendly glass, Bird1st™ Etch allows architects and designers greater flexibility in meeting both energy performance and bird safety requirements – while delivering on aesthetic. In four distinct patterns, Bird1st Etch boasts a visible translucence for high style and visual appeal on façades and curtain walls.

Product information
Substrates
  • Guardian UltraClear 5 mm - 10 mm
  • Clear Float 5 mm - 10 mm
Applications
  • Windows
  • Facades
  • Curtain walls
  • Doors
Manufacturing Options
Recommended Coating Positions
  • Etched Surface #1, Low-E Coating Surface #2
Maximum Size
  • <96"x130" (2438x3302mm)
Edge Deletion
  • No
Glass Type
  • Bird-friendly glass
Glass Functions
Fabrications
  • Must be used in an Insulating Glass Units
Appearances
  • Neutral

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