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   SteveSchoene | Jun 11, 2011 08:25am | #1

   What kind of windows are they- single or -double pane, low-e coating,etc?.  What exposure do they have--ie what direction do they face?.   Have the upholstered covers faded over the years?.  What is the finish on the oak  furniture?  Dye or pigment stain?

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   Westchester | Jun 11, 2011 10:28am | #2

   Windows

   Hello Steve -

   Anderson Bay Window - I'm guessing double pane / clear ?

   The sun rises on this side of the house and gets full sun till 2 pm -

   The finish was much darker when I purchased the set.( that jacobean color old oak pieces get)  When I stripped it some color remained in the wood so I just lacquered over that residual color - no stain.   No fading has occurred because we made upholstered covers that are always on except when the set is being used.

   SA

   
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   SteveSchoene | Jun 11, 2011 12:35pm | #3

   If the fabric hasn't faded, then I doubt you will have a problem with color change on the furniture. Fabric is at least as sensitive as wood, unless it is something like Sunbrella acyrilic.. In addition, one, the sun around noon wil likely be too high in the sky to shine directly on the table, set that far into the room.  Only the direct rays would have much impact. 

   Double pane windows cut out a good chunk of UV.  Low e coatings would take out more, A laminated glass hurricane window would remove 99% of the UV.  There are UV reducing films that can be put on windows.  3M makes several lines.  These may need professional installation.  There are others available that seem to be more tinted.  Any film will reduce the total light coming into the room.  I'd google UV reducing window films to seem some products. 

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   HowardAcheson | Jun 11, 2011 05:14pm | #4

   First, contact the manufacturer and find out if the windows are low "e" rated.  If not, look into havind an aftermarket low "e" film applied.  Another choice is to look into some sort of shade.

   UV additive finishes are a temporary solution at best.  The UV additive is destroyed as it asorbs the UV and needs to be scuff sanded and a new coat or two applied every few years.

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   Westchester | Jun 15, 2011 01:08pm | #5

   Final Thoughts

   Hey All -

   Thanks for the responses.  Here's where I'm at : 

   We have vertical blinds so tilting them away from the angle of the sun allows light into the room but not direct rays.  The room is not as bright as we would like but protecting the wood is more important.   Our neighbor gave us the name of a Co. who applies the window shield.  A tech will stop over in 10 days from now and give us his/her recommendations.  Don't know if anyone has heard of them - here is the link  http://sunshield0.tripod.com/sunshield/

   Regards,

   SA