12A54 Posted April 16, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 16, 2018 I have a large number of framed items - citations, panoramic photos, artwork, medals, and insignia in regular and shadow-box frames. I don't want to re-frame them all with UV glass but want to be able to display them worry-free from fading and damage in a windowed room. There are clear window films that supposedly block UV rays and I wonder if that is a viable option that will allow me to display everything safely. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts or perspective on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted April 16, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 16, 2018 Your other option would be to block the windows as I have done. While it may be nice to have some natural light, it usually is never good and the harmful UV will damage anything it lays upon. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12A54 Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted April 17, 2018 Does anyone have experience with using UV window film or know if it would be a good option? (Blocking the windows completely is not in question, though I appreciate the suggestion.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted April 17, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 17, 2018 Window film does work - however, most readily available filtering types will also gradually (if not somewhat rapidly) deteriorate with exposure to sunlight. UV exposure is a very pernicious environmental element for paper, wood, textile artifacts. Heavy-duty industrial films are better, of course, than materials from DIY stores. There is filtering film, and reflecting film (mylar). I recommend reflecting window film, by far, as it "bounces" sunlight substantially back away from entering the window or other aperture. Does anyone have experience with using UV window film or know if it would be a good option?(Blocking the windows completely is not in question, though I appreciate the suggestion.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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