UV rays are very harmful but there are ways to reduce, and even stop ultra violet rays.
Before we can look at how to stop UV we first need to have a quick look at what ultraviolet light is and what causes it.
Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than x-rays - in the range 10nm to 400nm, and energies from 3eV to 124eV.
It's called ultraviolet light because the spectrum consists of electromagnetic waves with frequencies higher than those that humans identify as the color violet.
A breakdown of the types of UV
UV can cause serious problems if you have a UV sensitive skin condition.
An overexposure to UVB radiation can cause sunburn and some forms of skin cancer.
In humans, prolonged exposure to solar UV radiation may result in acute and chronic health effects on the skin, eye, and immune system.
Some people have sensitivity to UV rays and in severe cases even the smallest amount of UV exposure can be fatal.
For most people we can tolerate some UV without any problems as long as we don't over expose ourselves to ultraviolet rays, such as sitting out in the sun for lengthy spells of time, especially without applying regular sunscreen, for others even sitting in the house with the curtains open is a severe risk to their health.
For this, window film can be installed, a good quality window film can stop 99% of UV rays and a specialist deluxe UV protection window film can stop 99.
5% of UV.
We will have a look a bit further on at how window films can help you.
UV causes fading of furniture, carpet and paintings The main cause of fading furnishings are UV rays, in fact UV rays result in 40% of fading.
Other factors are solar heat (near-infra red) which cause a further 25% of fading whilst the natural light causes another 25%.
This means that the sun causes 90% of the effects of fading through ultra violet, near infra red and natural light.
This leaves a further 10%, this is made up of a number of things such as artificial light and natural gasses that's floating around.
This means that you can drastically reduce the effects of fading by stopping UV alone but can further reduce it by stopping some solar heat and light.
Ways to stop or reduce UV in the home or carFor most of us UV doesn't cause a major problem to our health when were at home or in the car but for some it can do, not to mention the damaging effect it causes on expensive furniture, carpets and paintings.
As such it is a good idea to reduce UV as much as possible.
UV comes through the windows, so to do this we could use blinds but this stops the light and vision so isn't a great option, how many of us want to sit in a dark room all day? The best option is a window film; we can actually fit a clear uv window film that will stop 99.
5% of UV.
If you're looking to reduce the effects of fading further then you could go for a tinted film which will also reduce some of the glare (natural light) and solar heat, as we explained earlier these factors also help to cause fading of your furnishings so reducing these two factors will further reduce the effects of fading furnishings.
Ways to protect yourself from UV when you're out and about Obviously if you've got a skin condition that's sensitive to UV you should discuss this point with your doctor, some people with UV sensitive conditions are OK outside as long as they are only exposed to UV for a short length of time, other more severe conditions means that to go outside without a specialist protective suit could kill the person.
For most of us which don't have a sensitivity to UV it is still extremely dangerous and doctors advise not to spend any length of time in direct sunlight if it can be helped and you should limit yourself to no more than 15 minutes in direct sunlight during peak sunny periods and should never venture into direct sunlight without sunscreen.
Medical organizations recommend the use of sunscreen because it prevents the squamous cell carcinoma and the basal cell carcinoma.
However, the use of sunscreens is controversial for various reasons.
Many do not block UVA radiation, which does not cause sunburn but can increase the rate of melanoma (another kind of skin cancer), so people using sunscreens may be getting too much UVA without realizing it.
Additionally, sunscreens block UVB, and if used consistently this can cause a deficiency of vitamin D.
The general consensus is that you should only go in the hottest direct sunlight when necessary and when you do you should go for as shorter time as possible and where suitable protection at all times.
The information provided in this article is designed to try to help people as much as possible and is based on my views; understanding and research some please use this as an informative guide only and always request a doctor's advice before putting yourself at risk in direct sunlight.
Before we can look at how to stop UV we first need to have a quick look at what ultraviolet light is and what causes it.
Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than x-rays - in the range 10nm to 400nm, and energies from 3eV to 124eV.
It's called ultraviolet light because the spectrum consists of electromagnetic waves with frequencies higher than those that humans identify as the color violet.
A breakdown of the types of UV
- Ultraviolet A, long wave, or black light (UVA)
- Near (NUV)
- Ultraviolet B or medium wave (UVB)
- Middle (MUV)
- Ultraviolet C, short wave, or germicidal (UVC)
- Far (FUV)
- Vacuum (VUV)
- Low (LUV)
- Super (SUV)
- Extreme (EUV)
UV can cause serious problems if you have a UV sensitive skin condition.
An overexposure to UVB radiation can cause sunburn and some forms of skin cancer.
In humans, prolonged exposure to solar UV radiation may result in acute and chronic health effects on the skin, eye, and immune system.
Some people have sensitivity to UV rays and in severe cases even the smallest amount of UV exposure can be fatal.
For most people we can tolerate some UV without any problems as long as we don't over expose ourselves to ultraviolet rays, such as sitting out in the sun for lengthy spells of time, especially without applying regular sunscreen, for others even sitting in the house with the curtains open is a severe risk to their health.
For this, window film can be installed, a good quality window film can stop 99% of UV rays and a specialist deluxe UV protection window film can stop 99.
5% of UV.
We will have a look a bit further on at how window films can help you.
UV causes fading of furniture, carpet and paintings The main cause of fading furnishings are UV rays, in fact UV rays result in 40% of fading.
Other factors are solar heat (near-infra red) which cause a further 25% of fading whilst the natural light causes another 25%.
This means that the sun causes 90% of the effects of fading through ultra violet, near infra red and natural light.
This leaves a further 10%, this is made up of a number of things such as artificial light and natural gasses that's floating around.
This means that you can drastically reduce the effects of fading by stopping UV alone but can further reduce it by stopping some solar heat and light.
Ways to stop or reduce UV in the home or carFor most of us UV doesn't cause a major problem to our health when were at home or in the car but for some it can do, not to mention the damaging effect it causes on expensive furniture, carpets and paintings.
As such it is a good idea to reduce UV as much as possible.
UV comes through the windows, so to do this we could use blinds but this stops the light and vision so isn't a great option, how many of us want to sit in a dark room all day? The best option is a window film; we can actually fit a clear uv window film that will stop 99.
5% of UV.
If you're looking to reduce the effects of fading further then you could go for a tinted film which will also reduce some of the glare (natural light) and solar heat, as we explained earlier these factors also help to cause fading of your furnishings so reducing these two factors will further reduce the effects of fading furnishings.
Ways to protect yourself from UV when you're out and about Obviously if you've got a skin condition that's sensitive to UV you should discuss this point with your doctor, some people with UV sensitive conditions are OK outside as long as they are only exposed to UV for a short length of time, other more severe conditions means that to go outside without a specialist protective suit could kill the person.
For most of us which don't have a sensitivity to UV it is still extremely dangerous and doctors advise not to spend any length of time in direct sunlight if it can be helped and you should limit yourself to no more than 15 minutes in direct sunlight during peak sunny periods and should never venture into direct sunlight without sunscreen.
Medical organizations recommend the use of sunscreen because it prevents the squamous cell carcinoma and the basal cell carcinoma.
However, the use of sunscreens is controversial for various reasons.
Many do not block UVA radiation, which does not cause sunburn but can increase the rate of melanoma (another kind of skin cancer), so people using sunscreens may be getting too much UVA without realizing it.
Additionally, sunscreens block UVB, and if used consistently this can cause a deficiency of vitamin D.
The general consensus is that you should only go in the hottest direct sunlight when necessary and when you do you should go for as shorter time as possible and where suitable protection at all times.
The information provided in this article is designed to try to help people as much as possible and is based on my views; understanding and research some please use this as an informative guide only and always request a doctor's advice before putting yourself at risk in direct sunlight.
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