This article covers how to protect your custom millwork from sun damage.
Custom millwork can be an amazing investment for your business. But, like any other investment, you will want to protect it. While hardwood is infamously prone to water or humidity, remember that it is generally a pretty tough material. Still, there is something else that can damage your millwork over time: the sun. This article covers how to protect your custom millwork from sun damage.
The Effects of Sun Damage
You might be astonished to learn that sunlight can damage your custom millwork. But the truth is that, depending on how much direct sun it receives, ultraviolet rays will damage just about anything over time. However, UV rays don’t just impact your skin. Over time, they can cause your valuable furniture, artwork, and hardwood to lose color and luster.
The good news is that it would take many years of direct sunlight to have an effect on millwork protected by UV-resistant varnish. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to protect your investment from the sun’s damaging rays.
Plan Where You Will Put Your Custom Millwork
Most importantly, plan where you’d like the millwork to go so it can be best protected from sun damage. As the day goes on, observe how light falls into your business. The sun should come through the windows at various angles and fall on different parts of the room. Placing your millwork in a location that doesn’t receive too many hours of direct sun daily may be helpful.
Save Money with Curtains and Blinds
This is the most apparent way to protect your custom millwork from sun damage. Consider using curtains or blinds to safeguard the wood from the sun’s harmful rays. You can limit this to an hour or two while sunlight directly hits the millwork.
Consider Window Tinting
Although curtains and blinds may do the trick, you may wish your business had more natural light. If this is you, window tinting may be the solution. Like hardwood, which can be used as a building material, sunlight can have significant healing value. Overall, UV-resistant window tinting can block most of the sun’s harmful effects. Controlling the amount of UV rays entering your business will ensure that your furniture, artwork, and skin remain in their highest condition for years.
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