Things in your Denver home have become more expensive to replace, due to supply chain issues and inflation. Therefore, extending the life of your belongings is crucial now more than ever. In terms of both money and fragility, hardwood floors and furniture are among the most vulnerable parts of any home.

Though they are durable, hardwood floors and furniture can be easily damaged by water or sunlight. Of these two dangers, UV damage is the most common. Unfiltered UV rays beam through Denver windows daily, causing wear and tear on homes and businesses. Applying  UV-blocking window film filters out these harmful sun rays and helps to protect hardwood floors and furniture from further damage.

How UV Rays Destroy Wood Furnishings

Hardwood floors and furniture suffer more from sun damage than regular wear and tear. Over time, exposure to invisible UV, UVA, and UVB rays will slowly but surely break down any flooring.

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 mechanism behind how window films and tints prevent wood fading is quite simple. By stopping the sunlight before it enters your home or business, you can preserve your wooden furniture. The best way to do this is with high-quality window film that blocks over 99% of ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, and infrared rays. Some brands that are known for their quality in this area are 3M, Enerlogic, and Llumar.

Additional Benefits of Fade Prevention Window Film for Homes in Denver

Installing high-quality window film is an excellent way to protect your hardwood surfaces, but it also offers other benefits. The same UV rays that fade wood can also cause cancer, and window film blocks 99.9% of them, thus reducing the risk for those in your space.

Almost 85 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are linked to exposure to UV radiation. So, installing UV-blocking window film is a good idea for the health and safety of your family or employees.

If you’re looking for a way to reduce the amount of fading in your home, our premium window films are the perfect solution. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and find out more about how we can help you achieve optimal results.

Mike is a highly trained and qualified window film professional. Mike has been working in the window tinting industry for over fifteen years, during which time he has overseen the installation of over 250,000 square feet of film. As the head of operations for Denver Window Tinting, he is the main point of contact on all projects and is also in charge of sales and customer relations. Mike's years of experience have given him incredible knowledge and insight about all the different types and brands of window film on the market. He is well-versed in product lines from Vista, LLumar, 3M, C-Bond, SolarGard, Huper Optik, and other top brands. Over the years, he has received numerous certifications and attended ongoing education courses. He is certified by 3M, EnerLogic, and AIA for continuing education.