There’s no better time to raise awareness on ways you can protect yourself from ultraviolet (UV) rays than in the summer. Here are some ways to do so.
How to Keep Your Home Safe From UV Rays
Thankfully, keeping you and your home safe from UV rays requires simple measures. For example, make sure to apply sunscreen before spending time outdoors. These days, different forms of sunscreen are available, such as lotions, sprays and bars. They also come in varying levels of SPF.
Typically, SPF 15 sunscreens are fine for everyday use since they can protect you from about 93% of UVB rays. If you’re hitting the beach, you might want to opt for sunscreen with higher SPF and reef-safe ingredients.
Of course, sun protection should still be a consideration for you even when you’re indoors. Just as your skin is sensitive to UV rays, different items in your home are susceptible to UV damage as well. Floors, rugs, artwork and pictures may fade over time if they’re constantly exposed to the heat of the sun. One solution to this is closing your curtains during the day. You might also want to consider window replacement. Windows with UV-resistant glass will prove to be a good investment.
About the High Performance™ Low-E4® Glass
Renewal by Andersen® windows are made with High Performance™ Low-E4® glass. Featuring superior energy efficiency, this type of glass is ideal for homes where heating and cooling costs are a concern. Renewal by Andersen offers three variants of this glass type:
High Performance Low-E4 SmartSun™ Glass – the most energy-efficient glass option that provides 70% more energy efficiency in the summer and 49% more energy efficiency in the winter compared to standard dual-pane glass.
High Performance Low-E4 SmartSun Glass with HeatLock® Technology – a combination of the SmartSun and HeatLock technologies, which allows the escaping heat to be reflected back into the room
High Performance Low-E4 Sun Glass – a glass option that’s perfect for homes in regions with hot, dry climates and little to no shade
Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco has a team of professionals specializing in window replacement. Call us at (866) 609-5033, or fill out our contact form to request a free consultation. We provide our services to customers in San Francisco, CA, and the surrounding areas.