How to protect yourself and your furnishings against UV rays & sun damage

Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause furniture, artwork, flooring and even expensive window treatments to lose color and break down over time. But even more critical is the increased risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging, caused by harmful UV rays entering through the windows of your home. Now, 3M Window Films give you an easy, economical way to protect your furnishings – and your family – from the damaging effects of the sun, while allowing you to enjoy all the beauty and brilliance of natural sunlight.

UV radiation and your health

According to The Archives of Dermatology, dangerous UV radiation from the sun is associated with about 90% of all skin cancers. And studies published by the National Institute of Health show that UV rays can not only cause impaired wound healing and even DNA damage, but that UV exposure is apparently responsible for 80% of visible facial aging signs. By blocking 99% of the sun’s UV rays, 3M Window Films offer an effective, economical way to protect your family and safeguard your valuable furnishings.

How do window films work?

3M Window Films let in the light you love while reflecting much of the sun’s heat away from your home. They reject up to 78% of solar heat and filter visible light. At the same time, they block up to 99% of harmful UV rays to help protect your furnishings – and your skin. And these non-metallized films provide amazing clarity, so they won’t spoil your view.

Sources of fading

What is it about constant sun exposure that makes furnishings and memorabilia fade? UV rays are the principle cause of fading. Solar heat continually heats fabrics and other surfaces, which can accelerate breakdown and discoloration over time. Visible light can accelerate fading.