There’s
nothing worse than spending months on end hunting for your much-loved home
furniture only to watch it slowly fade and lose its original colour over time.
We’ve all
fallen victim to it and it’s more common than ever today. With architectural
design favouring bigger, clearer windows and consumers driving demand for open
interior spaces flooded with natural light its important to put a plan into
action to protect your furnishings.
When it
comes to understanding what causes furniture fading there are a lot of
misconceptions. In fact, many people don’t distinguish between the different portions
of the solar spectrum that contribute to the changes in colour your furniture may
experience over time. Whilst some elements can cause more damage than others it’s
really the entire spectrum that is of concern, which is why long-term exposure
to the sun should be limited as much as possible.
Solar
heat
is one element
that is responsible for the fading of your home furniture. Solar is the warmth
you feel from the sun which makes up approximately 25% of all furniture fading
in homes. Another element is visible light
which includes rays of
sunlight that you see on a bright day. Visible light makes up for approximately
another 25% of all furniture fading.
The most
damaging element of the sunlight, however, is Ultraviolet Light, contributing
to approximately 40% of all furniture fading. Ultraviolet Light (UV) isn’t
visible like other sources of damaging light such as electric lighting and you
certainly don’t feel it either making it especially dangerous to not only your
furnishing but to yourself and your
pets.
UV rays are
strongest during summer, but they’re present all year round, even during the
cooler months and on cloudy days. In fact, some types of clouds can even
reflect more sunlight to make the UV rays stronger.
Other
factors including interior lighting, pollutants, wear and tear
as well
as humidity
make up the remaining 10% causes of furniture fading.
Obviously,
we’d all like to slow the fading process on our beloved home furniture but how
can you achieve that without opting for ugly curtains and giving up your
glorious natural light?
You guessed
it – home window
tinting!
Window film
is the most effective means to controlling the level of heat and UV rays
entering your home without implementing curtains. Choosing a high quality
window film for your home will reject up to 99% of all UV light and can repel
up to 71% of the solar energy that would normally enter your windows or glass
doors which not only protects your furnishings but will make your living
conditions far more comfortable. You’ll also get to get to enjoy a range of additional
benefits
including reduced electricity costs and reduced glare.
Not only is
installing window film a cost-effective solution for preventing fading to your
home furniture you’ll also enjoy retaining the same views and amount of natural
light in your house.
It’s
important to remember that installing home window tinting can be a fiddly
process before you embark on your very own DIY project. ALLCOOL Window Films
always recommends
hiring a professional
to ensure you end up with a quality finish.
Whilst
there’s a host of causes for your furniture fading the biggest causes can be
mitigated with home window tinting and window film.
If you’re considering window
film for your home make sure you get in touch with ALLCOOL
Window Films
to discuss the range of options available. With over 35 years’
experience in protecting Perth homes we’re guaranteed to deliver high quality
service and quick turnaround times.
