Avoid UV Damage By Tinting

Dermatologists all agree - extensive exposure to UVA and UVB rays is dangerous. 10 minutes of sunshine a day is all we need to renew the body's source of Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps our body to absorb calcium which keeps our bones strong. Unprotected exposure for great lengths of time can cause skin damage, eye damage and even cancer.

Sunscreen lotions carry skin protection factor (SPF) which vary in their strength of protection from a minimum SPF rating to a total block out, but what if you could apply a layer of solar protection just once. Car window tinting does just this and has a protection factor of 285.

Installing solar control window film on glass windows and doors in motor vehicles makes sure you are protected against damaging UV rays. Not only will you be protected from sun damage, window film also improves comfort and makes your motor vehicle more energy efficient.

Knowing how glass works and how heat is transferred through glass will help you understand how installing car window tinting will benefit you. There are three types of heat transfer • Radiation • Conduction • Convection. Radiation or solar energy comes in through a window and is converted to heat when it strikes people or items. These UV rays cause heat pockets that are usually resolved by turning on the air conditioning units. Penetration of UV rays puts people at risk for skin cancer and will cause glare and fading of the interior.

Solar energy can take one of three paths through an untreated window; it can be transmitted, absorbed or reflected. Before installing car window tinting, speak to a qualified expert who will help you to choose the correct window film for your windows. The incorrect type of window film applied to certain windows can force the glass to attract too much solar energy, which could cause the glass to crack. Professionally installed car window film is the best solution for blocking 99% of harmful UV light.