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UV & fade protection window film
That light stripe on the hardwood by the patio door is sun damage. Window film blocks the UV that does most of it, without blocking your view.
What causes fading
Fading comes from a mix of UV light, visible light and heat. UV is the biggest single cause. Hardwood floors, rugs, upholstery, curtains, artwork, photos and store merchandise all lose color over time when the sun hits them through glass every day.
Regular window glass lets a lot of UV through. Most quality window films block over 99% of it. That doesn't make anything fade-proof, because visible light and heat still play a part, but it slows fading down a lot. Films that also cut heat and visible light slow it further.
Where it matters most
- Hardwood and luxury vinyl floors near patio doors and big windows
- Sofas, rugs and curtains in sunny living rooms
- Artwork, framed photos and collections
- Retail windows where products sit in the sun all day
- Restaurants and offices with expensive furniture by the glass
Clear UV film
If you like your windows exactly how they look, there are nearly clear films that focus on UV and still look like regular glass from inside and out. If heat or glare is also a problem, a solar film does both jobs. Heat & glare film.
UV & fade protection window film questions
Straight answers before anyone comes out to measure.
Will window film stop fading completely?
No film stops fading completely, because visible light and heat also cause it. Blocking over 99% of UV removes the biggest cause, so fading slows down a lot.
Can I get UV protection without tinted-looking windows?
Yes. Nearly clear films block UV while looking like regular glass.
Does it protect my skin too?
Window film blocks most UV coming through the glass, which also cuts the UV exposure you get sitting near sunny windows.
Where we install
All of Chicagoland, plus Indiana and Wisconsin. Travel fee outside the Chicago area, shown up front.