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The International Window Film Association (IWFA), a nonprofit trade association representing leading manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, is proud to support International UV Safety Month this July by providing education and awareness on the UV ray protection provided by professionally installed window film.

Did you know that Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are not only harmful to the skin but can also damage your eyes and accelerate the aging process? According to research, deep-penetrating Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays from the sun pass through ordinary glass and account for 90 percent of the sun’s most damaging rays. These rays are not just an outdoor concern. They can penetrate windows at home, workplaces, and vehicles. It’s imperative to recognize the importance of protecting yourself from these harmful rays.

Darrell Smith, Executive Director of the IWFA, emphasizes, “Many people don’t think about the sun damage that can be coming through their windows when sitting by a window at home, at work, or while driving.” He adds, “Professionally installed window film offers a high-tech and cost-effective way to help protect both skin and eyes.”

The Benefits of UV Protection:

Reduces Risk of Skin Cancer: While the original article mentioned that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime, it’s important to highlight that limiting sun exposure by blocking up to 99 percent of UV rays can drastically reduce this risk.
Protects Eyes: UV rays can lead to cataracts and other eye conditions. Professionally installed window film can help keep your eyes healthier by protecting them from harmful UV rays.
Preserves Skin Youthfulness: Both direct and indirect UV rays damage the skin and can lead to signs of aging. Window film provides protection by limiting harmful UV rays.
Prevents Interior Fading: UV rays can cause furniture, flooring, and window treatments to fade. Window film protects the interiors of your home, office, or car by blocking UV rays.

To learn more about how to better protect yourself from the sun in your home, at work, or while driving, be sure to read the IWFA’s ‘Show Love for your Home‘ and ‘The Many Benefits of Window Film‘. To find professionally accredited window film installers near you, check out Madico’s Dealer Locator.“

It’s no secret that a skylight can draw a lot of positive attention to a home. They’re stylish, provide beautiful natural light, and add a modern touch to the traditional ceiling. However, they do much more for a home than amping up its interior design. Skylights do a lot for energy savings and have become a favorite amongst “green” homeowners.

Skylights have become such a popularity because of their ability to provide the warmth and brightness of natural light. Lightening up even the darkest of corners, skylights are a great source of light for large living areas. Using more natural light can lower an electricity bill significantly, not to mention the benefits of losing that harsh iridescent light in a home.

These ceiling windows are also a great source for both heat and crisp air. For those who live in colder climates, a skylight can provide warmth during the winter months by emitting heat from the sun into a living space. They can also be opened and closed, allowing a home to be filled with colder air, lessening the need to run the air conditioning.

Types of Skylights

Vented: this is what most would consider the “traditional” style. This skylight can be opened to provide ventilation to a room and also allows natural light to fill the area below. The vented style is often sold in the more traditional square and rectangular shapes.

Tubular: rather than the traditional square or rectangular style windows, tubular skylights are rounded and meant to emit smaller amounts of light. This style ranges from 10 inches in diameter to 21 inches in diameter. Tubular skylights are not used for ventilation.

Fixed: this style does not open to allow ventilation, but does, however, still provide a beautiful natural light to any room. The fixed style is used mostly for design and warming abilities and can vary in shape.

These beautiful windows can make a very efficient and stylish accent to any home. Not only are skylights perfect to modernize and increase the interior design of any living space, but they also provide energy savings, which in turn, means monetary savings as well!

Enjoy even more energy savings by adding Madico Window Films to your skylight! To find a dealer in your area, call 888-887-2022 or email windowfilm@madicomain.wpengine.com.