With recent inflation and supply chain issues, the cost of restocking your home has increased. Therefore, it is more important than ever to take care of the items you already have to avoid having to replace them as often. Out of all features in a home, hardwood floors and furniture are generally some of the most expensive and easy-to-damage parts.

Given the right care, these items will last forever. However, water or sunlight exposure destroys them. Out of these two dangers, UV damage is most likely since it comes through Dallas windows unfiltered daily. To protect hardwood floors and furniture from harmful sun rays, install UV-blocking window film.

How UV Rays Destroy Wood Furnishings

The damage from the sun’s rays is more extensive to hardwood floors and furniture than normal everyday wear. Over time, invisible UV, UVA, and UVB rays will break down any surface they touch.

Signs of sun damage to hardwood include:

Rich color wood floors will fade

Lustrous wood furniture will become dry

Light wood will darken

Dark wood will lighten

How Window Film Works to Protect Wood Against UV Rays

The purpose of window film and tints is to preserve wood by stopping the sunlight before it enters your home or business. The best way to prevent wood fading is by using high-quality window films that block over 99% of ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, and infrared rays. Some great brands that offer this type of protection are 3M, Enerlogic, and Llumar.

Additional Benefits of Fade Prevention Window Film for Homes in Dallas

Installing high-quality window film is an excellent way to protect your hardwood features from fading. However, did you know that it also protects people indoors from cancer risk? That’s because window film blocks 99.9% of the harmful rays that come through windows and have been linked to cancer.

By installing UV-blocking window film, you can almost eliminate the risk of your family or employees getting skin cancer. 90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 85% of melanomas are caused by exposure to UV radiation, so it’s a good idea to install some form of protection.

To learn more about how our premium fade-reduction window films can improve your home in Dallas, please contact us today to set up a free consultation.

Mike Kinsey has been performing window film installs in the Dallas metropolitan area for the past ten years. After years of working in the construction industry as a project manager, Mike obtained a position at Commercial Window Tinting Dallas and is now the company's Operations Manager. Mike brings a unique perspective and wealth of knowledge to every project. His extensive knowledge of security, energy efficiency, and privacy film gives him the ability to implement the ideal solution for nearly any commercial property, regardless of the size, age, or architectural composition. Over the years, Mike has received extensive training and has attended numerous seminars and professional development courses held by industry's top professionals. He is certified by 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education and is trusted by property owners all throughout the Dallas area and the state of Texas.