In this brief blog entry, the professional Los Angeles area shades, blinds, curtains, and drapery experts here at Los Angeles Shades and Blinds will detail the best window treatments you can utilize to protect your furniture from sun damage.
What are the different ways the sun and UV rays can impact your home?
- Rays can cause paint and siding to lose color and vibrancy. UV rays actually break down chemical bonds within paint pigments.
- Siding like fiber cement and vinyl can fade and discolor from UV rays. They often have a protective coating layer to protect from sun damage, but constant exposure still often leads to fading.
- Wood and fabric can get damaged from the sun. Hardwood floors can warp, crack ,discolor, or split when exposed to UV rays and heat. Fabric like upholstery and curtains can also fade and become weak.
- Plastic and polyurethane material can crack or become brittle over time, potentially causing worse issues like leaks or water damage.
What are some sun protection solutions?
Use proper window coveringss like blinds or shades. They protect from discoloration, fading, and ensure that your belongigns stay vibrant. They als provide privacy and light control. Blidns and shades are also great chives for protecitng agianst UV rays since they can fully cover windows when closed. You can buy special UV blocking material that filters the sun’s rays while wstill allowing some natural light to move into your space.
LA Shades and Blinds provides a wide collection of blinds and shades that are designed to block UV rays from entering your home, reducing the chances of furniture or flooring damage due to the sun.
