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Installing window films
My heirloom dining room table is being damaged by the sunlight coming through the front windows of my home. I really don't want to install blinds or shutters. What other options can I consider to save my furniture from this sun damage?
By
Jane Paige
Installing window films directly over the glass can help preserve the color brilliance of fabric drapes and upholstery, furniture, works of art and rugs, says Chris Aycock, owner of Sun Protection.
With 20 years experience in the industry, Aycock uses window films that block almost 100 percent of the harmful ultra-violet rays. But, in many cases, the homeowner can not even tell the film is on the glass.
"When new customers ask us if they will be able to see the film, they are surprised when we point out how clear the glass will look," he says. Homeowners should consider using the film if they want to protect their furnishings from premature fading, have unsightly glare on television screens or have hot and cold spots due to uneven heating systems, Aycock says.
Most homeowners are interested in the film for windows that face east, west or south. The film can be installed in about half a day for most jobs, he says. Applied on the inside of the glass, the film has a lifetime warranty that transfers to another owner of the house. It also can be removed if requested.
Sun Protection also offers custom-crafted decorative films for residential and commercial use. These include etched glass effects as well as frosted glass for privacy. They also are installed directly on the existing glass. "The most popular is the neutral film that most homeowners can't even tell is there," Aycock says. "Many people choose to put the film on the windows in the room where they have the most valuable furniture."
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