Too Much of a Good Thing: Natural Daylight through Windows

One of the main purposes of windows is to let natural daylight into your home. This can brighten up small rooms and make them look bigger. It bears pointing out, however, too much daylight can be harmful to your furniture and carpets.

If left unregulated, the sun’s rays can cause fading or discoloration in your valuables. Factors that cause fading in Portland, OR replacement windows include:

● Chemical reactions – This reaction depends on the coloring agent in the material and different environmental factors such as ambient chemical environment, temperature, and humidity.
● Ultraviolet (UV) radiation – Among the three spectrums of light, this causes the most damage to your furniture. This accounts for up to 45% of discoloration, whereas infrared light and visible light cause 25% of damage each.

Most homeowners want larger windows that bring in light, but this can also mean damage to different valuables. Window treatments can be a costly solution, and can create darker, smaller rooms. If you want to retain brightness without the harmful UV light, hire us for efficient window replacement Salem, OR homes like yours.

These have special low-E coatings that block most of the unwanted rays from the sun. With this type of window, you can enhance outdoor views and natural light without too much glare. Among the top options available in the market today is windows from Renewal by Andersen® of Portland.

Our windows come in different glass packages that offers benefits in terms of heating, cooling, visible light transfer, and UV protection:

● High Performance™ Low-E4® – This is our most basic glass package. It can block up to 84% of UV damage. It is also 45% more efficient in summer and 56% more efficient in winter.
● High Performance Low-E4 SmartSun™ – This is our most energy-efficient window package available. This lets in as much natural daylight as clear glass but without the glare. It can protect your furniture and valuables up to 95%.

With our glass packages, you do not have to compromise outdoor views and daylight with UV protection. Our windows also keep your home comfortable throughout any season. We guarantee superior performance backed by industry-leading warranties.

If you want to learn more about our glass packages, schedule a free consultation today. You can reach us at or through our contact form.