Advantages of Installing UV Protection Window Film for Your Fort Worth Home
In Fort Worth, we have to be extremely cautious about how much time we spend in the sun. On average, 229 days of the year in Fort Worth are filled with sunshine and blue skies. While the fair weather is certainly a wonderful thing to enjoy, we have to cautious about the potential consequences that can develop from too much exposure to uv rays.
You have probably heard about uv radiation at some point in your life or another. It’s uv radiation that causes hair to get that sun-kissed look. And uv rays are also the culprit responsible for giving your body a nasty sunburn. As children, we are taught that we must protect our bodies from uv rays by putting on sunblock when we go outside.
But did you know that uv rays can also cause damage indoors? On any day that you decide to draw back the shades and let the beautiful sunlight fill your home, you’re also exposing your skin, furniture, and flooring to uv radiation.
Fortunately, there’s an easy solution to this. Installing uv protection window film for your Fort Worth home can help limit the amount of exposure your family and furniture have to uv rays.
How Window Film Blocks UV Rays
How exactly window film blocks uv rays is a little bit complicated, but it’s basically due to something called spectrally selective technology within the film. This technology can be thought as a sort of screen or filter. Certain frequencies of light are able to pass through the film while others are filtered out. Uv rays are one of the frequencies that window film blocks. And quite effectively too. Approximately 99.9% of uv rays are rejected by window film.
Advantages of UV Blocking Window Film
Installing uv blocking window film is a great way to protect your Fort Worth home from the sun while still enjoying the beauty and warmth of natural light. In addition, there are many advantages that can be gained with the installation of uv blocking window tint including:
1. Protection for flooring and carpets
Window film prevents rugs, carpet, and hardwood from fading. This helps prevent your floors from developing a patchy look as a result of some areas receiving sun exposure while others don’t.
2. Reduces risk of skin cancer
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends window film as a way to reduce the risk of skin cancer. Uv rays cause cellular mutations that lead to the development of melanoma and other cancers. Installing a window film can help protect your family’s health.
3. Lower energy costs
In addition to protecting your home from uv rays, window film can also make your living space more eco friendly and energy efficient. Case studies have shown that window film can reduce energy usage by up to 30%.
Get a Quote on Uv Blocking Film
Protect your home from uv radiation. Call Fort Worth Window Film today to have uv blocking window film installed for your Fort Worth home.
Mike Kinsey
Mike Kinsey has installed over 250,000 square feet of window film. As the Operations Manager at Fort Worth Window Film, he manages all commercial and residential window film installs in Fort Worth as well as day to day operations such as customer support, training, and sales. With a background in construction and project management as well as over 10 years of working in the tinting industry, Mike is an expert in his field. His product knowledge is extensive and ranges from energy efficient and security technology to decorative, privacy, and custom branded films. This expertise is backed by years of ongoing professional development as well as certifications from 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education.
