Protect Fading Furniture
Sunlight provides many benefits, including improved mood, increased productivity and reduced stress. However, it does have its downsides, such as fading your furniture; fading is a common problem and can adversely affect upholstery, carpets, flooring, furniture and artwork.
What Causes Furniture to Fade?
There are lots of misconceptions as to what causes furniture fading, which include Ultraviolet Light, Visible Light and Solar Heat.
- Ultraviolet Light – Ultraviolet light makes up around 40% of the cause of furniture fading. This is the most harmful part of sunlight and speeds up the fading process a lot quicker.
- Visible Light – In addition to UV rays, visible light (such as the rays of sunlight) makes up about 25 percent of the cause of fading.
- Solar Heat – Solar heat – the warm sun that you feel – also causes furniture to fade. It makes up another 25 percent of the cause.
The technical term for furniture fading is photodegradation. Visible colour comes from these chemical bonds and the amount of light they absorb. UV rays are present even when it is a cloudy or rainy day; this is why it is important to get Planitherm glass replacement windows as soon as possible if your current windows aren’t UV resistant.
The Glass that Makes a Difference
When you’re choosing to replace your windows, the glass you choose can make a huge difference to their performance. Glass typically makes up 70% of a window, so it is central to the flow of natural light, security and heat retention – it can even help protect against furniture fading.
By using Planitherm our modern glazing can maximise your home’s comfort, it’s a difference which you may not see but will certainly feel. Whether you’re looking for warmth, a peaceful night’s sleep or to simply enjoy a sun filled room without overheating, Planitherm is the perfect high-performance glass for you.
Choose Comfort – The Benefits of Planitherm
For the perfect balance of light, warmth and comfort.
Take control of temperatures in sunny south and west facing rooms and large glazed areas such as bi-fold or patio doors. An invisible coating on Comfort Plus glass blocks out 50% of external heat from the sun while keeping 63% more internal heat. It offers the same security and noise reduction as comfort glass, so you’re sure of a goodnight’s sleep, and it has the same UV protection to help protect your furniture from fading.
The Benefits of Planitherm
- Blocks out heat from the sun’s rays
- Improved efficiency
- Help protect against burglary and vandalism – designed to meet the official police security initiative ‘Secured by Design’ standard
- Reduces fading of your furniture
- Reduces unwanted noise
To Stop your Furniture from Fading, Contact Active Windows & Doors
If you’re interested in having Planitherm installed in your home or business and are based in the Tyne and Wear area, then be sure to get in touch with Active Windows & Doors. We offer a range of made to measure Planitherm installations. When it comes to Planitherm installation, we ensure a professional and efficient service is provided.
To discuss having a Planitherm installed, be sure to get in touch with Active Windows & Doors. One of our team is always on hand to assist.