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Questions tagged [uv-exposure]

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Is there any way to reduce UV fading on a hardwood floor?

I've seen a lot of old hardwood floors where the owner moved a rug that had been there for years, and the wood under the rug was noticeably brighter, having been shielded from UV degradation. Is there any way to prevent this phenomenon? Will modern…
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Skylights have become foggy

We had skylights installed 5 years ago. Over time the opacity of the glass changed from clear (almost) to very cloudy. Assuming it's dust, we tried cleaning a small section with soap and vinegar but it doesn't seem to clear it up. Our suspicion is…
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Film to Block UV light but allow Heat to pass

Can a window film be applied to block UV light and still allow the heat to pass through? The situation is passively designed house in Australia relying on the sun to pass through the north-facing windows for heating during winter but protect from…
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XPS foam as a window frame

It's for a greenhouse. The frame is going to be metal, the transparent parts glass, but metal conducts heat too well and the L shape of the metal doesn't lend itself well to attaching to the glass, also has potential rust problems in the high…
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Is there some kind of product that will protect curtains from the effects of prolonged sunlight?

I've installed some un-backed curtains and have been told that after a few years they may start to disintegrate from being exposed to hundreds of hours of sunlight. Does anyone know of a product, like UV sprays, that will help protect against this?
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Pros and cons of installing UV sanitizer light in HVAC

I am looking to improve indoor air quality of a home. I have heard UV light can be use to sanitize against certain organisms. Does it "kill" mold and viruses floating in the circulating air? What are the main safety aspects of installation to watch…
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Fenomastic Mat on Jotashield Tex Ultra on powder-coated aluminium?

Context. Hot, humid, and sunny outdoor climate. Input. Large shiny powder-coated aluminium panels with some dents in them. This shiny finish makes the dents very visible. The dents are not removable without throwing the panels away and bringing…
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What should I look for when buying a UV protection window film

I'm searching for a window film for UV protection but there's just so many choices online with large price variances. All films I had a look at claim to protect against 99% UV so I'm not really sure why some films are more expensive than…
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How can I store PVC pipe in the sun and prevent UV degradation?

I handle the PVC pipe storage system in the yard for my company. The yard is a totally open area and pipe is directly exposed to sun light. In the summer the sun is high and due to this lots of pipe gets damaged due to sun burn/degradation and…
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PEX Outdoor UV Protection

PEX must be protected from UV A Florida bypass will require 20 feet of pipe be outdoors: it is in a rectangular tunnel, where it is mounted to concrete overhead, but sunlight illuminates the interior of the tunnel: The PEX bridges water from the…
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