April 16, 20188 yr #1 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.
April 16, 20188 yr #2 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
April 17, 20188 yr Author #3 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.)
April 17, 20188 yr #4 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.)
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