Just as UV rays can damage skin, they can also damage furniture, flooring, and more when they come through the window. Of the three main culprits, UVA and UVB rays cause 45% percent of the damage, while heat/infrared radiation causes 25% percent and visible light causes 25% percent. Most glass windows in homes filter out UVB radiation, but UVA and infrared radiation can still sneak through, which is why the room tends to heat up on a sunny day.
While there are a few things homeowners can do to protect their home from UV rays, installing window treatments is probably the easiest. Window treatments help to block these rays when lowered, lessening the temperature of the room, and reducing fading of furniture and flooring.
To help homeowners protect their home and its contents, Hunter Douglas designs most of their window treatments to filter out 75% of the sun’s harmful UV rays when installed over double-glazed glass windows. Some blinds can even protect up to 99% when they are fully lowered with their slats, vanes, or louvers in a closed position.
Most people want sunlight to lighten up the room, and with most window treatments from Hunter Douglas, that is still possible even when blocking harmful rays. Many of their window coverings are designed to still allow light to filter in, giving the room a soft glow.
Don’t sacrifice natural light for UV protection and vice versa. Check out the large selection of light-filtering, UV-protecting window treatments at Window Coverings of Idaho. With so many styles, colors, and materials, everyone can find the perfect fit for their home.
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