Sunlight provides many benefits, including improved mood, increased productivity, and reduced stress. Unfortunately, it does have its downsides. For one, excessive exposure to harmful UV rays can damage your artwork and furnishings. Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco explains what causes fading and damage from the sun, and how we can help.
What is Photodegradation?
Photodegradation is the technical term for color fading. Dye has light absorbing color bodies called chromophores. Visible color comes from these chemical bonds and the amount of light these absorb. UV rays can break down these chemical bonds, and then fade the colors in your furnishings. These UV rays are present even when it’s a cloudy or rainy day. That’s why it’s important to get replacement windows in San Francisco as soon as possible if your window glass is not UV resistant.
How Can Our Performance Glass Solutions Help?
Renewal by Andersen’s replacement windows come standard with our High-Performance™ Low E4® glass that blocks up to 84% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. For even more protection, you can upgrade to our High-Performance Low-E4 SmartSun™ glass. This glass option blocks up to 95% of harmful UV rays, effectively protecting your furniture, carpet, and artworks from photodegradation and damage.
In addition, when you choose SmartSun glass for your replacement windows in San Francisco, CA, you’ll enjoy enhanced energy efficiency. This glass is our most energy-efficient option to date, whether in winter or in summer, compared with ordinary dual-pane glass. With all these benefits, you’ll be pleased to hear that this glass lets almost as much natural daylight as clear glass.
Our performance glass solutions will protect your interior from UV ray damage and reduce the heat from the sun. With our replacement windows, you can enjoy natural light without any worry. Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco is committed to giving customers the best window replacement experience possible. You can expect great customer service and perfect window installations when you work with us. Give us a call to learn more about our windows or to get a free in-home consultation.
