Your home is your sanctuary. Protecting and maintaining its integrity is important—not just for your comfort, but for the environment around you. At Midwest Solar Control, we offer innovative, non-intrusive solutions that enhance your home’s efficiency and safety—while helping prevent fatal bird collisions.

Why Bird Safety Matters

Each year, up to 1 billion birds die in North America after colliding with glass. Birds can’t recognize clear or reflective glass as a barrier—they see only sky, trees, or their own reflection. This makes windows on homes, especially those in migratory paths like Illinois, an unexpected danger to wildlife.

New in 2025: Illinois’ Bird-Friendly Home Ordinance

In a landmark decision, Illinois recently became the first state in the U.S. to enact a statewide bird-friendly home ordinance. Effective for new home builds and major renovations, the rule requires a percentage of exterior glass on homes to include bird-safe features such as visual markers or patterned films.

This ordinance is part of Illinois’ growing efforts to support conservation and protect migratory birds that pass through the Mississippi Flyway—a major migratory route. For homeowners, this means an opportunity to not only comply with new building standards but to lead the way in environmental stewardship.

At Midwest Solar Control, we proudly offer trusted, ordinance-compliant solutions for residential bird strike prevention.

Bird-Safe Window Films for Your Home

We offer two leading products designed to meet both functional and aesthetic needs:

Feather Friendly® Bird Deterrent Markers

This film system uses subtle, exterior-applied markers spaced precisely to break up reflections and alert birds to the presence of glass.

✔️ Highly effective at preventing bird collisions
✔️ Maintains the clarity and beauty of your windows
✔️ Built with industry-trusted 3M materials
✔️ Long-lasting and weather-resistant

Bird Divert™ UV-Reflective Safety Films

Bird Divert™ features a scientifically engineered UV pattern that is invisible to humans but highly visible to birds. It helps make large windows safer while maintaining a clean, clear appearance.

✔️ ABC-certified with a low threat factor of 18
✔️ UV absorbing, non-reflective technology
✔️ Easy to install and maintain
✔️ Ideal for both new homes and retrofit applications

A Smart Addition to Any Home

Whether you’re building, renovating, or simply looking to make your home more environmentally friendly, bird-safe window films offer powerful benefits:

  • Help prevent bird fatalities

  • Improve energy efficiency

  • Maintain natural light and visibility

  • Support Illinois’ conservation efforts

  • Comply with local building ordinances

  • Add an eco-conscious touch to your home

Partner with Midwest Solar Control

With over 40 years of experience in the industry, Midwest Solar Control is proud to be a trusted resource for Illinois homeowners. We offer professional, ordinance-compliant installation of Feather Friendly® and Bird Divert™ window solutions. Our expert team ensures your bird-safe upgrade looks clean, functions perfectly, and delivers long-term value.

Ready to Protect Birds and Beautify Your Home?
Take the first step toward a safer, smarter, and more sustainable home. Call Midwest Solar Control today at 312-422-8080 for a no-obligation consultation or request a quote online. Let’s make your windows safer—for birds and for your family.