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UV Protection Window Films
UV protection window films reduce fading, embrittlement and cracking of your furnishings, possessions and stock.
What is Fading?
Fading is a change in color with time.
UV Protection Window Film Slows the Fading Rate
Applying UV protection window film to glass stops about 99% of ultra violet light. Scientists found that blocking the ultraviolet radiation portion of the solar spectrum would not eliminate fade damage, but will slow down the rate of fading by a factor of about three.
Causes of Fading
- Ultraviolet Light
- Visible Light
- Heat and Humidity
- Chemical Vapors
- Age of Fabric
- Dye Fastness
- Wear physically removing colouring agents from the material's surface.
The global trends causing fading to be getting worse
There is a greater demand for large expanses of windows to create interiors with lots of natural light.
Fabric dyes, wood stains, paints and other coatings found in modern buildings have less impact on the environment. However, many are more likely to fade over time.
In addition, more UV light penetrates the earth's atmosphere due to a thinning of the ozone layer.
Your Options
UV protection window films are the most effective option to combat fading as they reject about 99% of ultraviolet light.
Curtains and blinds can be used to block the sun, but you'll lose the natural light.
Conservation or UV protection window films are designed for museums, fine homes and listed buildings as they do not change the appearance of the building, yet reject an amazing 99.8% of UV light.
Other window films perform almost as well at 95-99% UV rejection and are also clear. They offer possibilities such as increased solar heat control, security, safety and bomb blast protection.
We can help
Call 0845 003 7260 for a no-obligation discussion about implementing UV protection window film. An expert is available who is there to help you, or contact us online:
