With the frequency of larger sizes and higher quantities of windows being requested for new home constructions and house remodels, comes the need for more sun and UV protection. While it doesn’t seem right to go to the trouble of the extra glass, there are many great benefits to opening up any room and adding more natural light. There are plenty of options in window treatments that will assist in minimizing the heat and fading.

The sun's rays are known to cause glare, hot spots, and fading to household items. One way to prevent these things from happening is to add a layer of window film to your windows. Window film can help to improve heating and cooling efficiency and block UV rays that cause fading to furniture, carpet, and other interior possessions. Film is available in tints that will not drastically change the color of the window but will still accomplish the goal of blocking the sun's harmful rays. The key to window films is to have them properly installed by a specialist to ensure multiple years of functionality. Contact a Denver Window Film specialist for more information.

If window films do not sound like your cup of tea, an alternative are solar screen shades. These are roller type shades that lay flat and parallel to the surface of the window to block heat and harmful rays. They take up a few inches of window space when rolled up and are also available in motorized models that take most of the "work" out of them if they are set to a timer. Solar screen shades are available in a number of colors that work well in any type of interior design from a Colorado Window Film retailer.

A wide range of functional shades that offer unparalleled sun protection are available from Hunter Douglas. The most popular is the Duette Honeycomb shade, available in sheer, semi-sheer, semi-opaque, and opaque for different degrees of light control. These shades will compact to a few inches when pulled up, and have options such as top-down/bottom up installations to enhance the view. The cellular style shades are available in single, double, or triple honeycombs to make them as energy efficient as you want. A wide variety of fabrics and colors complement any interior. Contact a vendor of Hunter Douglass Product in Denver or your area for more information.

Choosing larger or higher quantities of windows in your home opens you up to more risk for faded interior and decreases in your home's heating and cooling system efficiency. However, there are so many fantastic and attractive solutions available to protect your interior that the added benefit of more window space can definitely be worth it. As with any major purchase, you should make an effort to evaluate multiple options before making a final decision and numerous specialists are likely available for an in-house consultation in your area.