We have several museum houses and we want to install UV blinds (drastic
improvement on that horrible film that bubbled on your windows) and I
have a choice of two. The first is quite discreet, lets in a reasonable
amount of light but has a factor 2 rating. (That is provides double the
protection you get with no blind). The second gives a silver appearance
on the windows (outside looking in), makes the rooms dark but has a
protection factor of 10. Even if I choose the first I may have to
introduce artificial lighting in the rooms but if I choose the second I
will have no choice which opens another can of worms. Suggestions,
especially from those who have this kind of blind in a house museum?

Jennifer Nuske
CURATOR
Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur, Australia
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