UV Information
UV stands for Ultraviolet, a type of radiation emitted by the sun. Whilst low levels can be beneficial to health, promoting the formation of vitamin D in the body, prolonged exposure to UV rays can be very dangerous. UV rays can cause premature ageing of the skin, damage to DNA and even skin cancer. In fact, studies from the World Health Organisation indicate a threefold increase in diseases caused by harmful UV radiation within five years. They can also enter homes through windows, fading carpets and furniture in the process. The damage being done to the ozone layer by greenhouse gases is creating holes which allow more of these harmful rays through.
How A Patio Awning From Appeal Can Help
All Appeal's made to measure awnings are manufactured using UV-rated fabrics. This means that they increase the exposure time of human skin to direct sunlight, in accordance with UV Standard 801. Every patio awning from Appeal is UV-rated 40, 60 or 80, so they will not only create shading, atmosphere and look attractive, but also increase natural exposure time by 40, 60 or even 80 times.
How High Is Your Personal Protection Time?
| Type | Characteristics | Reaction of the unprotected skin to 30 min. radiation in June | Natural protection time of the skin | Natural protection time through an awning | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 UV Standard 801 | 60 UV Standard 801 | 80 UV Standard 801 | ||||
| 1 | Light skin, freckles, blond or red hair, blue or green eyes | Always sunburn, never tanning | 5-10 minutes | 200-400 minutes | 300-600 minutes | 400-800 minutes |
| 2 | Light skin, blond hair, blue or green eyes | Always sunburn, slow tanning | 10-20 minutes | 400-800 minutes | 600-1200 minutes | 800-1600 minutes |
| 3 | Dark hair, brown eyes | Light sunburn, good tanning | 20-30 minutes | 800-1200 minutes | 1200-1800 minutes | 1600-2400 minutes |
| 4 | Dark skin, dark or black hair, brown eyes | No sunburn, always tanning | c. 45 minutes | c.1800 minutes | c.2700 minutes | c.3600 minutes |
| 5 | Dark skin, black hair, black eyes | no sunburn | c.60 minutes | c.2400 minutes | c.3600 minutes | c.4800 minutes |
| 6 | Black skin, black hair, black eyes | no sunburn | c.90 minutes | c.3600 minutes | c.5400 minutes | c.7200 minutes |
- For more information on how Appeal awnings and continental parasols can help to protect you for the effects of UV rays, Click Here to arrange an appointment.
