How to Prevent Fading and Damage to Furniture and Flooring with UV-Protected Windows

Many homeowners prioritize ensuring that their homes receive adequate natural light when designing their windows. However, this also means that their flooring and furniture might become affected by the harmful impacts of the sun’s UV rays, causing fading or other kinds of damage. In this post, we take a closer look at how you can use UV-protected windows to achieve the same amount of natural light but without risking fading or damage to your furniture and flooring.

How Do UV Rays Damage Furniture and Flooring?

There are several ways that UV radiation from the sun’s rays can damage your furniture and flooring, including:

• Discolouration: UV radiation from the sun can break down the pigments in wood, fabrics, and upholstery, causing them to fade and look discoloured.
• Damage to Finishes: Certain finishes and coatings on furniture and flooring can crack or peel after prolonged exposure to UV rays.
• Warping: UV rays can also cause flooring materials to heat up and warp or split, making your floor uneven.

What Are UV-Protected Windows?

UV-protected windows are windows that are specially designed to block out or minimise UV radiation from sunlight. There are several types of UV-protected windows, such as:

• UV-Blocking Glass: This type of glass is specially manufactured with an additive that enables it to absorb the UV rays in sunlight.
• Tinted Windows: Tinted windows absorb more light than regular windows, giving them a darker shade but also preventing UV radiation from entering your home.
• Low-E Coated Windows: Another way to give windows UV-blocking properties is to coat the glass with a low-emissivity coating. This enables the window to reflect UV radiation.

Benefits of UV-Protected Windows

Some of the benefits that UV-protected windows can have include:

Preservation of Interior Furnishings

UV-protected windows can help prevent damage to interior furnishings by ensuring that they are not exposed to UV radiation. This can increase their lifespans and reduce maintenance and replacement costs.

Reduced Skin Cancer Risk

UV rays damage furnishings and increase the risk of skin cancer. UV-protected windows reduce the amount of UV rays that home occupants are exposed to, thereby reducing their risk of skin cancer as well.

Improved Comfort

By blocking out some of the sun’s rays, UV-protected windows can also create a more visually comfortable environment in your home.

Get Protected from UV Rays with Valley Windows

Valley Windows is the number one supplier and manufacturer of custom windows in Melbourne. Our experts have decades of experience advising homeowners and businesses on their window needs and would be happy to assist you with any enquiries you might have about UV-protected windows or windows in general. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help with all of your window needs!