Window Film Protects Against Sun-Damage and Fading of Floors and Furnishings
A homeowner takes pride and invests a lot of money into furnishing a home. Whether flooring or furnishings, turning a house into a customized living space can add up in costs and time. One of the features that draws buyers to a home is open and airy spaces with lots of windows. While aesthetically pleasing, windows invite direct sunlight into the home. The sun is the largest threat to floors and furnishings. It causes fading and premature aging of the interior objects. If the homeowner wants an abundance of light in the house while protecting furnishings and flooring, the solution is window film. It is important to know exactly what causes the fading and damage to flooring and furnishings and how window film can prolong the lifespan of interior fixtures.
HOW DOES DIRECT SUNLIGHT CAUSE FADING OF FLOORS, FURNISHINGS & SUN DAMAGE?
Most people think that UV rays are the culprit behind fading floors and sun damage to furnishings. While UV rays are a main contributor, these harmful rays account for only 40% of the problem, as illustrated by the chart below. Another 25% of the fading and sun damage is caused by solar heat and visible light. There are a variety of “Other” factors such as interior lighting, humidity, etc. that compromise the rest of the equation.
The main takeaway from this chart is that fading cannot be “stopped” completely. The only way to guarantee that the item is preserved is to protect it in a dark, climate-controlled room. Realistically, the most you can do is slow down the fading process thus extending the life of floors and furnishings.
WHY IS WINDOW FILM THE BEST SOLUTION?
Most homeowners would not want to “close-up” their home, making the rooms dark and climate controlled in an effort to stop sun damage and fading. Therefore, the problem needs to be solved prior to the sunlight streaming through the windows into the home. The homeowner’s best defense against fading is window film, a solution that attacks the 3 major contributors of the problem. First of all, window films that are professionally installed will block 99% of harmful UV rays. Second of all, filmed windows will reduce the amount of heat coming through the windows. Finally, window film can block up to 60% of visible light without affecting the brightness. The ability of window film to address the 3 major contributors of fading make it the best solution for protecting the interior fixtures of the home while retaining the open feel and brightness.
If you’d like more information about the factors contributing to fading of floors, rugs, and furniture and how window film is your best defense against this common homeowner problem, contact Energy Control Consultants today in Knoxville at 865-947-3013, or in Chattanooga at 423-994-0285. You can also email us at info@coolsunlight.com. We offer a free consultation if you are interested in learning more about what window film can do for your home or business.
