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UV radiation, in large quantities, can negatively impact a person’s immune system, ability to recover from skin lesions, and result in premature aging. Yes, it can do a lot more than just cause a sunburn.

So, what’s the best way to protect yourself from UV radiation? Well, there are a few options. The most obvious is to use sunscreen. But, what if there was more?

Believe it or not, you can actually use tinted windows to stay safe while indoors. Ho effective is UV window film, though? Well, keep reading to find out!

What is UV Window Film

Window film is a unique layer that can be applied to windows and prevent certain rays from passing through. This film, specifically, blocks up to 99.9% of ultraviolet rays.

Using window protection is convenient, as it dims the light that enters a house. But, and more importantly, it blocks a surprising amount of UV rays that would otherwise seem harmless. The truth is, these can have a strong negative impact to your skin and eyesight over longer periods of time.

There are a few other interesting benefits that come with UV window film. First, it adds a level of security, as window film makes it harder to break the window itself. It also adds some stability to certain window installations. Also, some window tints allow for an external mirror film, while remaining transparent for people in the house.

Getting Your Windows Tinted

Getting Llumar film for your home is an excellent choice if you live in an area with high UV radiation exposure. If you make the choice to get window protection, there are a few things you should know.

First, it’s important to prioritize installing UV window film in rooms with larger windows, or more overall exposure. This includes horizontal windows on the roof or balconies.

If you work from home, consider the industry you’re in. Artists should avoid picking window film that dims light entering the house. Unless, of course, your line of work requires interior lighting.

Finally, keep in mind that you shouldn’t rely too heavily on the level of security a tinted window provides. While films make it harder to break windows, you should still consider alternative security measures like alarms and cameras.

How Effective is UV Window Film

So, how effective is UV window film? It’s actually very effective. Long term exposure to UV radiation can cause damage to your skin, eyesight, and even some of the furniture you might have in your home. Window tinting eliminates these problems, and adds a few other benefits, too. There are really no cons to installing UV window film!

Hopefully, this article provided some useful information on UV radiation and why window film might be right for your home. If it did, consider taking a quick look at some of the other posts on the site!

 

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