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title: Melissa Wiegand on the National Aviary Renovation
description: Renovation Services Inc. CEO and owner Melissa Wiegland discusses safety, preparation challenges and the importance of glass choice at the National Aviary.
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# [Melissa Wiegand on the National Aviary Renovation](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/melissa-wiegand-on-the-national-aviary-renovation)

 Written by [Vitro Architectural Glass](https://aviary.vitroglazings.com/author/vitro-architectural-glass) | Jul 12, 2018, 2:20:00 PM

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) is dedicated to preserving the natural world, and is proud to provide 19,600 square-feet of *Starphire Ultra-Clear****®*** glass, featuring *AviProtek****®*** bird-friendly Velour acid-etched finish by Walker Glass, to the Tropical Rainforest exhibit at the National Aviary. In this video, Renovation Services Inc. CEO and Owner Melissa Wiegand describes her past experience with observatories, installation challenges and the benefits of bird-friendly glass.

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