With Daylight Savings Time right around the corner (November 1st, 2009 in Canada and the US) you’ve undoubtedly noticed that the strength and location of the sun has started to change.  

The autumn sun is lower on the horizon than the summer sun, and it’s also more southwest in direction.  This means that the sun is often directly in your eyes, beaming through the windows of your home or storefront.  

The fall sun is not as strong as the summer sun, but that doesn’t make it any less damaging.  In fact, the fall sun is direct -- it shines straight through windows, fading furniture and clothes, melting chocolates and other edibles and heating up products that are meant to be under temperature control.

Solar control film from Window Film Systems is a film that blocks the sun’s UV rays and prevents fading and degradation on items in a home or commercial setting.  

With the horizontal positioning of the fall and winter sun, the solar control window film regulates the amount of harmful rays that are entering your space.  

In your home, it can prevent aesthetic damage, is an alternative to blinds and window coverings, and reduces annoying glare.  By applying film to your windows, you can still enjoy the the sun without feeling overwhelmed by it.  

In a business setting it works to prevent product and asset damage while reducing energy consumption costs and improving shatter resistance.

Enjoy the sunshine this fall and winter, but remember that the sun still produces harmful UV rays and can be a powerful fading agent because of its position in the sky.   Using solar control window film can help to monitor and control these effects without having to forego enjoying the sun altogether. 

Have questions about the application of solar control window film in your home or business?  Feel free to contact one of our experts today.