How do UV-blocking window films affect plants?

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Meta Description: If you put UV blocking films on your windows, they will protect your plants from the harmful UV rays that may be reflected from the windows. But what does this mean for the plants that live in your home? Keep reading to learn more.

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Today, windows are designed to be durable, secure, and easy to take care of. You can do many things to improve the way your windows work. Some people think that it is very wise to invest in window film. There are many different brands of window film, but 3M is pretty much considered to be the top brand in this industry.

Window films can provide your home and/or business with an extra level of protection. Certain window films offer extra protection against harmful UV rays that can both damage your windows and affect those inside. UV-blocking window films prevent harmful UV rays from reaching your windows, providing you with better indoor air quality while protecting your furniture. You can have window films that protect against impacts and also protect against graffiti. 

It seems very exciting, but there is one burning question that many people are wondering: What will this film do to indoor plants? There is a chance the film could kill plants, but we will look at how the film really affects them.

Does UV-blocking window film kill indoor plants? 

Well, no. 

If the window tinting company that you choose is reputable and experienced, you won’t have any problems. Your plants will stay healthy and you will have a fruitful harvest. Your garden plants will live for years and if you have installed a good quality product, they will stay healthy. They will continue to grow and even produce flowers.

Why doesn’t UV-blocking window film affect plants if they need sunlight?

What this window film does is to block the UV rays that come from the sun. Sunlight consists of a spectrum of light that reflects all kinds of wavelengths of energy. It emits ultraviolet rays, but it also emits what are called blue or red light rays. They are the nutrients that plants need to get the big and strong growth that they need.

Some window films will block all UV rays but not all the sunlight that comes in, so your plants will be able to enjoy all the sunlight.

What you think will help your plants will actually benefit them, too. Plants that have very dark green leaves do not need that much sun. Shading windows will help your plants to thrive and stay cool during the summer By covering windows, you can block out a lot of the sun and control how much heat is trapped in your home. This is especially helpful if your plants are very dry.

UV-blocking window films are not harmful to plants. In fact, they help plants grow better and keep them healthy. These window films do not block out red and blue light that are necessary to make plants healthy. So, indoor vegetation will continue to benefit from the sun’s rays, and your home will also benefit from being protected from harmful UV rays. By controlling the temperature inside your house better and keeping the sun at a lower intensity, indoor plants can be kept cleaner than ever before. 

There is no need to worry about tinting your windows if you have indoor plants – we have everything you need! Visit our website today to learn more about ClimatePro’s UV blocker window film!