When you’re going to be spending time outside, you know how to protect yourself from the sun (sunscreen, caps, long-sleeved shirts, etc.). But how do you shield yourself against skin cancer and the telltale signs of aging when you’re inside? Windows can let in at least 50% of the sun’s UVA radiation, which can damage DNA and hasten the aging process of your skin (wrinkles, fine lines, etc.) as well as cause skin cancer. Window films provide continuous UVA protection whether you’re working at your desk, lounging in your home, or traveling. To prevent up to 99.9% of UVA rays, window films have undergone specific processing. You can choose how much visible light you want to shine through your windows from practically invisible to dark tints, which are all available.
Windows on cars
When it comes to driving safety, think beyond seat belts and airbags. A vital line of defense between your sin and the sun’s damaging rays is window film. Long-term drivers of cars without protective window coatings have skin that is more damaged (rougher, more pigmented, and wrinkled) on the driver’s side of their bodies as a result of the increased sun exposure on that side. This is due to the fact that only the windshield is fully protected against UVA rays, while your car’s windows filter out short-wave UVB rays. Keep in mind that darker glass (found in minivans and SUVs) doesn’t always equal effective UVA protection, so infants and small children may still be exposed to harmful UVA radiation in the backseats. State-by-state window tinting regulations differ, but you can still offer protection without applying color. Without compromising visibility, transparent window films block out nearly 99.9% of UVB and UVA radiation.
Commercial and Residential
Indoor employees stationed near windows also have considerably more creased, rough-textured, and sagging skin on the sides of their bodies closest to the window, similar to how long-term drivers exhibit more skin damage on the driver’s side of their bodies. Residential and commercial window films can block out up to 99.9% of UVB and UVA rays, reducing the risk of skin cancer, sunburn, and skin aging. Residential and commercial window films can also reduce glare by more than half and are available in a range of shades to meet each client’s needs. For retrofitting windows to provide sun protection in both homes and businesses, window films are an efficient and economical choice.
Protect your skin by working with Bronx Window Tinting.
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. With 3M window films, which have earned the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation, you can safeguard your loved ones and colleagues. The Bronx Window Tinting team can offer you skilled sales and installation of the full array of 3M window films since they are the only full-service 3M Prestige Dealer in the Bronx region. To learn more about all of your commercial, residential, and automobile alternatives, contact us right away.
