Sunshine - The Good, Bad, and Ugly

I’m sitting here, on the patio, enjoying my perennials while sipping my coffee. I notice the morning sun streaming through the trees causes the dew on the grass to shine like a field of diamonds. I find myself relaxing in the moment and looking forward to a late afternoon pontoon boat ride with friends. But, something's tugging at the back of my mind.

As I soak up the goodness of this beautiful early morning sun, I am reminded of the numerous times I am called on by clients to protect their homes from sun damage. So, I though I’d share a few with you.


3 Ways to Protect Your Home from Sun Damage...

1. Close drapes or blinds on the sunny side of the house. Obviously the sun moves throughout the day, therefore by closing window coverings on the east side of the house in the morning and on the west in the afternoon you will not only protect your furnishings from Ultraviolet rays but also save on cooling costs.


2. 
   Add solar shades to reduce the amount of ultraviolet rays entering your home. This type of shade also reduces glare while still allowing you to see outside. Solar shades look great in contemporary spaces.


3. 
   Install sun control film on your windows. This is a great solution especially if you are fortunate enough to have large windows and do not want to obscure the view. Film allows full view of the outdoors while offering excellent protection from the sun. With today’s films up to 99.9% of UV rays and 97% of infrared rays are rejected.

If you would like to know more about the benefits window film can provide click here.

http://www.sunrayfilms.com/