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    RE: UV Window Film

    By: Margaret Geiss-Mooney , Freelance/Private Practice/Self-employed/Independent , 21 hours ago
    Posted in: Connecting to Collections Care

    One of my favorite references from the Canadian Conservation Institute about light (ALL wave lengths of light) as an agent of deterioration: https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/agents-deterioration/light.html And the CCI ...

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    RE: UV Window Film

    By: Sarah Gordon , The Art Institute of Chicago , 21 hours ago
    Posted in: Connecting to Collections Care

    Hi Laureen, We regularly use films to reduce sunlight and filter UV. There are a ton of different options out there (it's overwhelming), all with different technical specifications regarding transmittance, reflectance, appearance, and more. My biggest ...

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    RE: UV Window Film

    By: Megan Hansen , yesterday
    Posted in: Connecting to Collections Care

    We've used it on almost all the windows here in our building. The first time we ordered through Gaylord. It was easy to use/apply. Lots of cutting but worth it. If I remember correctly it was like 80-90 % UV blocking but we also leave all of our shades ...

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    Now Available! C2C Care April 2024 Webinar OSHA's On-Site ...

    By: Robin Bauer Kilgo , American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation , yesterday
    Posted in: Connecting to Collections Care

    You can now access the recording and resources from the April 25, 2024 C2C Care webinar OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program. https://connectingtocollections.org/ohsaonsiteconsultation/ And don't forget to register for our upcoming MayDay ...

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    RE: UV Window Film

    By: Emily Leger , Planting Fields Foundation , yesterday
    Posted in: Connecting to Collections Care

    Hi Laureen, We've used two different kind of UV blocking film in our historic house museum. In our more modern gallery spaces, we installed roller shades with tinted film. For 23 windows in three rooms, the shades cost us under $2000. Sometimes guests ...

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