In a temperate place like Oakland, window film provides a range of benefits–especially for residents looking to protect their family’s health while still experiencing the bright, cheerful ambiance of a sunlit home.

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Health Benefits Oakland Residents can Gain from Window Film Installation on Their Residence

Sunlight has both positive and negative effects on our health. Oakland residents who install window film on their homes have the best of both worlds, allowing in happy sunshine while guarding against the sunlight’s harmful health effects.

Detrimental health effects associated with exposure to UV rays include conditions such as:

  • Skin damage (including premature aging, cancer, and melanoma)
  • Eye issues (macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts)
  • Asthma from UV rays triggering chemical reactions in air pollution
  • Migraine headaches from light
  • Rare but potent sun allergies
  • Oakland homeowners can use window film to block harmful UV rays that contribute to these conditions.

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    However, sunlight exposure is also beneficial, helping improve conditions such as:

  • Mood
  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • Heart health (including blood pressure)
  • Bone and muscle strength (including arthritis, rickets,
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Certain cancers (such as pancreatic and breast cancers)
  • Digestive health (such as inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis)
  • Allergies
  • Eczema and psoriasis
  • Regular sleep patterns
  • Pregnancy complications (including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia)
  • Fertility
  • Jaundice
  • With these points in mind, Oakland homeowners use window film to reconcile their need for sunlight with their desire to protect against the harmful effects of UV rays by blocking out rays with negative effects while still allowing in light.

    Contact the Oakland Window Film Experts and Learn More

    If you live in Oakland and want window film installed on your home, or you simply want to learn about our products and processes, give us a call today!

    There's a reason that Oakland property owners come to Angus when they have questions about window film! Angus has been operating in the window tinting industry for over a decade and is a subject matter expert. After moving to California from Scotland, Angus began working in the construction industry where he first learned about window film through his relationships with various architects and interior designers. He was amazed by the many practical benefits and versatility of such a seemingly simple product. This eventually led him to pursue a career in the tinting industry, a position which he has held for a number of years and thoroughly enjoys. Angus loves working closely with his customers and building relationships as they tackle complex problems related to security, privacy, and energy efficiency. He is an expert at selecting the perfect film to meet the needs of any space and is highly familiar with all the top brands, including 3M, Vista, LLumar, and more.