Dangers of UV Rays From Indoor Sunlight Missed By Millions

Sitting In Front of A Window May Expose Children To Harmful UV Rays

Washington, DC – March 16, 2015 – More than 12 million Americans have children who may be receiving dangerous levels of Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun when they sit near unprotected windows, reports a new survey among U.S. adults with children under 18 years old in their household.
These citizens are apparently unaware that invisible, but dangerous, Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays pass through glass as a part ...

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Solar Control, Window Film

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The Skin Cancer Foundation – Why Use Window Film

Ultraviolet radiation can travel through car and home windows, where it can contribute to the daily accumulation of sun exposure that can lead to skin cancer and photoaging. UV-blocking films can not only protect you against this exposure, but can offer other benefits as well.

Ultraviolet rays (UVR) are sneaky. Not only can they cause skin cancer and visible signs of aging, they’re also very good at finding you. They can bounce off water, off sand, and they can penetrate glass. ...

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Solar Control, Window Film

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U.S. Government Turns Up the Heat on Window Film Usage, Testing

The federal government’s confidence in window film continues.

Besides funding a new rating system, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently released a report “Windows and Building Envelope Research and Development: Roadmap for Emerging Technologies,” which includes window film as one of those technologies.

Specifically, the report lists window film as a “high priority” research and development area, stating window films’ projected installation price less than or equal to $2 per square foot, is much more efficient than replacing an insulating glass ...

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Energy Efficient, Window Film

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Congress Extends Tax Credit For Energy Saving Window Film

The International Window Film Association Educates Consumers On How To Take Advantage of the $500 Tax Credit

Washington, D.C. – January 6, 2015  – Window Film is eligible for tax credits recently extended by Congress and the tax incentive can cover up to 10 percent of the cost of window films to a maximum of $500, reports the International Window Film Association (IWFA). The one-year retroactive tax credit may allow taxpayers to claim the incentives on their 2014 returns filed in 2015.

“We are delighted that Congress recently passed ...

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Window Film

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