Protecting Your Home Interior From Sunlight
Furnishing, flooring and valuables need protection from fading caused by sunlight.
Whether you live in a southern climate, bathed by warm breezes, a bright sun and moderate temperatures, or a more northerly region with multi-colored fall, frigid winters and humid summers we all like a window that lets us see the world. There’s nothing better than a sunrise with a good cup of coffee, seeing our children play in the yard with a garden hose or even watching a snowstorm as it slowly makes it way across the mountains. Windows allow us to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors even if it’s 15 degrees or 99 and that’s always good news!
The Downside to Sunlight
But here’s the not-so-good news. As new home construction began incorporating larger windows and sunrooms have been added to existing homes, fading of furniture, flooring and even artwork has become an issue. And while the sun fills our rooms its UV radiation is also responsible for 40% of the fading of a home’s interior furnishings and floors. This is especially true during the winter months when the sun is on an increasingly southern trek resulting in more direct light coming into our homes. So while we love and need sunlight we don’t love the thought of reinvesting in expensive furnishings and even the thrift stores don’t want our half-red, half-dark pink sofa sets.
Caring for our sentimental property can be even more important to us than what we purchase. For all of us seeking to preserve valuable artwork there are many more Grandmas who don’t want little Jason’s macaroni dog to cook on the front of the fridge. And the Shaker dining room table that was a wedding gift is simply irreplaceable. So what’s a sun-lover to do?
Let The Sun Shine!
Window treatments can help but we don’t always want our windows covered and those expensive treatments themselves can become victims of sun exposure. Mini-blinds are functional but not always the most attractive option and keeping them clean can be a chore. The happiest solution is window film for a number of reasons. Green Light Window Film blocks 99% of UV rays, 25% of heat loss and 25% of the visible light from an uncovered window while also reflecting 80% of the sun’s rays. This means we can enjoy the sun, protect our valuables and contribute to a more sustainable environment as we control heat loss and use less energy to maintain a comfortable home setting.
