Protect your home from uv damage

Written By Lee Stiffler-Meyer

Sunlit spaces are a hallmark of thoughtful home design—but that sunlight can come at a cost. Prolonged UV exposure can fade furnishings, damage textiles, and compromise floors, art, and finishes. Our home preservation experts share smart ways to protect your home from UV damage.

Window Treatments

Maybe the first line of defense lies in custom window treatments. From curtains and blinds to window film, there are so many ways you can protect your furnishings and floors from harsh sunlight. UV protection films and coatings contribute to energy efficiency by reducing solar heat gain and minimizing the need for air conditioning, leading to energy and cost savings. 

Strategic Furniture Placement 

This is more of a straightforward approach, but cleverly arranging furniture to avoid direct exposure is one way to tamp down the UV light. Our cadreCare™ pros can work with you to understand the direction of the light in a room and the way you want to use the space to come up with the best protection to reduce UV exposure. 

Finishing Selections

Mass timber, like cross-laminated timber, can be used to replace traditional materials and offers a lower carbon footprint. Heat-treated wood and sustainable wood coatings and stabilizers can enhance durability and UV resistance, though require careful consideration of their impact on UV stability.

Rugs/UV Inhibiting finishes

Rugs are a no-brainer for keeping exposed floors protected, plus they feel good on bare feet and add art and interest to your floors. However, for the purists who want to showcase the wood floors in all their glory, there are water and oil-based UV-inhibiting finishes that can be applied. 

Artwork 

There are types of glass and acrylic that can filter out UV light for framed art. Another way to reduce UV exposure is by rotating art through a space on walls with little or no exposure. 

Cadre is committed to helping you preserve your home from start to finish. Talk to one of our cadeCare™ professionals today to learn more about property preservation. 

Lee Stiffler-Meyer