Commercial Awnings Protect People & Furnishings From UV Radiation
Sun Exposure Is Destructive And Is A Recognized Health Threat In Commercial Buildings
The sun's rays will bleach out and degrade any organic-based material over time. That means almost every aspect of the interior of a building will fade and decompose with exposure to UV rays. Anyone who has had to replace flooring or furniture due to sun bleaching recognizes just how expensive this can be.
In addition, over the last 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in skin cancer diagnoses. It is one of the deadliest forms of cancer and it is directly related to overexposure to the sun - and is cumulative over our lifetimes.
According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 1 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. One in five Americans will get skin cancer during a lifetime, and someone dies every hour from skin cancer, primarily melanoma. By 2010, melanoma is projected to rise to one in 50 Americans.
To help protect commercial building interiors and people from harmful UV radiation, more businesses are turning to retractable awnings and canopies. Dark-colored Markilux awning fabrics provide 100% UV protection, and lighter colors stop 97% of UV rays. This delivers UV SPF protection of 50+, the highest SPF protection factor rating available for textiles.
Because Markilux awnings and canopies prevent the sun's UV rays from hitting windows, they protect floors, carpets, artwork, drapes, blinds and upholstery from fading due to sun exposure. Plus, Marilux awnings can be set with sensor-controlled automatic operation to automatically extend when the sun is out and retract when the sun goes down or the wind is excessive - making sun control a "no-brainer".
Markilux retractable commercial awnings and canopies protect people and furnishings from deadly and destructive UV - all while looking great, saving energy and maximizing comfort.
For more information about our complete range of retractable awnings and exterior solar screens, or any of our commercial solar shade solutions, please call us at 650/685-6888 or email to info@markiluxawnings.com.
