How Window Tinting Keeps Your Family Safe From The Harmful Rays Of The Sun With SPF 1000
When it comes to keeping your family safe from the harmful rays of the sun here in Orange County, your burden is big. The sun shines here in California a lot and most of us know sunglasses and sunscreen are a big must. But have you ever thought about all the UV rays you are getting while you are in your house? If you have not, you should since more and more studies are showing that people in their homes are not as protected as they need to be against the rising threat of unchecked UV rays. As our atmosphere is being diminished our protection from the sun is also going away. So sun protection in your Orange County home is more important than ever. At Orange County Window Films we are quick to point out that our window tints are an SPF 1000–giving you 99.9% protection from the UV, UVB and UVA rays of the sun.
How SPF 1000 For Window Tinting Is Calculated
Some people ask us how the 1000 SPF from window tinting is calculated. It is important to understand that when speaking of SPF the numbers are based on biological tests done on human skin. It is the measure of how long it takes untreated skin to burn so it is actually UVB based since UVA is not something that causes sunburns to skin. Essentially the calculation comes from calculating how much longer one can be exposed to the sun without burning. Since window tinting allows in less than 1% UV transmission the number equivalent for SPF from window film is very, very high–because there only .01 of the sun’s rays actually hitting your skin behind tinted windows. With that consideration it can be calculated that– With 1.5% UV transmission, the SPF would be 66.66. With a UV transmission of 2%, the SPF would be 50. Finally, a window tint with a 99.9% UV block, like the ones we carry at Orange County Window Film would have an SPF of 1000 or more. (Simply divide 100 by the percentage of UV transmission and you would have the SPF number.)
Orange County Window Film For Your Home’s UVB Blocking Window Tinting
What all this means to you, the Orange County homeowner is that you, your family and your home furnishings are almost completely protected from the harmful rays of the sun–and that is a very good reason to have window tinting installed on your Orange County home.
For more details on sun protection through window tinting on your Orange County home, contact us at Orange County Window Film for a free, on-site estimate today!
About The Author: Angus Faith
For the past ten years, Angus Faith has been helping property owners in the Orange County area overcome their architectural concerns by leveraging the power of window film and tint. Angus moved to the Orange County area from Scotland and though he is proud of his Scottish roots, loves his new home very much. Working with home and business owners in Orange County has been a rewarding experience and a challenge that he looks forward to every day. Angus' extensive knowledge of security, privacy, and energy efficient tint sets him apart as one of the leading professionals in the area. His vast familiarity with leading brands like 3M, LLumar, and Vista combined with his extensive experience working in the architectural industry gives him the unique ability to pinpoint a concern and effectively implement a solution that delivers lasting, satisfactory results.
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