Johnson Window Films Earns The Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Approval

Early this year The Skin Cancer Foundation granted the Seal of Recommendation for all of Johnson Window film products that block 99% or more of harmful UVA and UVB radiation.

Johnson Window Film Dealers can use this powerful information to raise consumer awareness about their UV safe products. Window film is an effective weapon against harmful UV ray damage that causes over 2 million people annually to be diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States alone. Consumers will enjoy the benefits and peace of mind that this type of protection brings. Protect yourself in your home, car and office. Let's help end skin cancer together!







The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation is granted to sun protection products that have been reviewed by and meet the specific criteria of an independent Photobiology Committee. The Seal is a symbol of safe and effective sun protection that is recognized by consumers worldwide. One of the first programs offered by the Foundation, it quickly gained acceptance from consumers for setting the standard for effective sun protection.

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What's Window Film? How Does it Protect Against UV Exposure?

By realkidsshades

When you are inside your home or car, does the thought of protecting yourself and your family from UV rays cross your mind? Chances are, it could be the furthest thing from your mind. Sure, windows do provide some protection, shielding against UVB rays, but UVA rays can easily penetrate glass with at least 50 percent of UVA rays passing through windows according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. This percentage is increased during the winter due to the angle daylight hits windows and is further intensified when light bounces off snow.

Inadequate sun protection for kids and adults is the cause of 85 percent of melanomas and 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers, the Skin Care Foundation reports. Furthermore, UV rays can also lead to health problems and visible signs of aging, so it’s important to guard your family’s skin anytime they could be exposed to sunlight. In addition to making a habit of putting on sunscreen daily and wearing sunglasses and other protective clothing, there’s another unique solution to consider. The nonprofit group the International Window Film Association (IWFA) recommends using window film as a way to help keep UVA and UVB rays from passing through windows. Window film offers the following benefits:

• It blocks up to 99 percent of UVA rays providing sun protection for kids and adults in the home and car.
• It helps create a more even temperature in the home by reducing hot spots.
• It is easy to install and has a long lifespan.

Other benefits of window film named by the Skin Cancer Foundation include:

• Protection for your upholstery and other belongings against sun damage.
• Reduce glare while between 30 and 80 percent of visible light is still able to enter the home or car (depending on the type of film you choose).
• Lower energy costs through heat reduction during hot weather while interior heat back is reflected indoors during cold weather.
• You have the option of using safety film, which holds glass together if the window is shattered. This reduces the chance of break-ins, theft, property damage, and injuries from broken glass.

Have you used window film in your home or car before? Share your experience in the comments section.

Protection from UV rays is just as important outdoors. Guard yourself and your children with sunglasses, sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing whenever you head outdoors. Check out our range sunglasses for children of all ages at Real Kids Shades.

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The Curse of The Purple, Bubbled Window Tint

We have all seen it on the road before, the car with the purple, bubbly window tinting. You can imagine how hard it must be for the one driving to see through that stuff! It can make a luxury car look like a pile of junk, but if your informed you can avoid having these cheap films installed on your car!

The purple color you see in these cheap window films is due to poor color stability in the dyes, coloring agents and pigments used in the manufacturing process of these cheaper window films. The technology of manufacturing window films has increased dramatically in the last decade with new films ditching the dyes and pigments and incorporating metals, and more recently ceramics.

The bubbling (or blistering) of window film is due to poor grade mounting solutions used in some of the cheaper window films available. This is only compounded in Florida, where our extreme temperatures and numerous sunny days quickly break down these cheap dyes and adhesives.

Our high performance window films are guaranteed not to bubble, peel, or turn purple, and backed by a manufacturers lifetime warranty you can feel confident that you made the right film choice! In fact, if you want your old purple and bubbled window film replaced, give us a call and we will remove it for free!

Paradoxically, it seems that only poor quality films are noticed, and our high quality, professional installations go unseen, perceived as mere “factory-tinted glass."!!!!!!

Don't be fooled by the "$99 Tint Guy", you get what you pay for!

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Will Window Tint Kill My Houseplants?

A very common question we get from customers is "Will window film kill my houseplants?" The fact is, most house plants require less light and heat than they now receive. Our experts can show you the proper window films that will provide adequate light, while reducing heat and letting your plants grow naturally without burning or drying leaves.


























So, in short, window film will benefit your house plants by virtually eliminating harmful UV rays and reducing solar heat gain and help keep your plants beautiful and green!

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Energy rebates now available!

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Sun Burn Through Your Window?

You bet!

Most people associate a sun burn with red, irratable skin. But just because you don't appear sun-burned, doesn't mean that you are safe from the suns harmful rays. Despite many health organizations' efforts to clarify the difference between UVA and UVB rays, people are still confused and believe they're safe and healthy as long as they don't get a burn or stay outdoors too long.

Most of the glass in our cars, homes and businesses block the suns UVB rays, but still let through harmful UVA rays. Our high performance window films block over 99% of the suns UVA rays while reducing heat gain, glare and fading.

Drivers are particulary vulnerable since we sit so close to the glass in our vehicles. Researchers have noticed that people who spend lots of time in their cars were more likely to develop cancers on their left side.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF:

• Consider having your car's side and rear windows tinted or laminated with a UV-filtering material such as UV film.
• Roll up your car windows -- open windows let in even more UVA rays as well as UVB rays.
• Drive wearing long sleeves.
• Consider using UV film on home or workplace windows. We carry a large selection of heat-blocking, UV resistant window films. In addition to blocking harmful rays, it also helps prevent curtain and upholstery fabrics from fading.
• Wear a sunscreen that blocks both UVB and UVA rays year-round.
• Wear sunglasses with 100% UVA & UVB protection when driving or outdoors. The lens and retina of the eyes are extremely sensitive to sun damage.

Call us today and get a free estimate on our thin-film technology to protect yourself and your family!

Pinellas: (727) 403-8468
Hillsborough: (813) 421-4680
Manatee: (941) 479-0042

Visit our website and get a free estimate, www.FloridaWindowFilms.com

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