Light saver

The detrimental effect of harsh New Zealand sun on home interiors is often all too visible. Expensive furnishings, exposed to UV light, fade so fast we can almost see it happening.

The obvious answer, says Simon Romanos, manager of Cadre Window Films, is to exclude UV rays from your home, yet no glass developed can do this completely.

"However, window film a sheer, lightly tinted layer of polyester applied to the inside of your windows can."

Cadre Window Films uses the finest, most advanced films, which come complete with lifetime warranties.

"The film is selected to suit the situation and light levels of each home, and is installed cost-effectively by our experienced personnel," says Romanos.

As well as UV protection, solar film has other benefits. It provides complete privacy from the outside world, yet perfect optical clarity means it's not noticeable from inside. Solar films also make interior living conditions more comfortable by controlling heat and glare.

Safety film, a product that brings normal glass up to an A-grade safety standard, is less expensive than installing safety glass and will repel intruders, who often enter homes by breaking a window.

For further information, contact Cadre Window Films, phone 0800 Cadrewf (0800 223 739). Website: www.cadre.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas