It is so much fun to be under the sun especially during summer days at one of the beaches in the Sunshine State, Florida. Of course, this is with the protection of sunblock creams and lotions. However, how can you protect your skin from the sun’s UV light when you are inside your house with glass windows?
You may think that since you are inside your house, you no longer have to worry about the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. You might be surprised, but it is a fact that UV light still passes through your glass windows.
Block Ultraviolet Light
Glass windows can only filter one type of radiation which is the UVB rays. The UVA rays which are the ones that can penetrate deeper are still able to pass through. If one will be spending a lot of time near the home window, you would still need sunblock even if you are inside your house. Or, better yet, have your windows coated with solar window films.
Home windows that are treated with solar window films will still let the bright and beautiful sunlight in while filtering out the unwanted infrared and ultraviolet rays. It will keep both the heat and the harm out.
Save Energy
Aside from the primary purpose of keeping you away from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light, solar window films also block the sun’s infrared light. IR light is the reason behind the sun rays’ heat. The solar film coat can keep the heat out of your house. It means that you no longer have to turn your air conditioning on frequently during the summer. Thus, solar window films can help you save as it lowers your electricity bill.
Reduce Glare
Sometimes when it is too sunny, it is blinding, and this keeps you from being able to enjoy the view from your windows. Without the use of solar window film solution, the initial response to this blinding light is to lower down the shades or curtains which apparently will block your view. Having windows coated with the solar film will let you enjoy nature’s view without hurting your eyes.
Conclusion
It is a fact that ultraviolet light is harmful to our skin and even our eyes. It can affect you even when you are inside your house since UV rays can also pass through your home windows. To protect your home from UV light and sun’s glare while saving some energy, get Window Tint Florida to install solar window films on your windows.