4 Window Upgrades Ideal for a Home Library

A home library is an ideal place to collect books, display books, and enjoy the quiet comfort to read through books. Besides furniture and decor you choose to have in your library, one of the main impacts in your library will be the windows.

The windows make a big difference in the way you use your library, and they also impact the conditions of the books as well. Learn how various window upgrades will help protect your books and keep your library functional.

1. UV Film Protection

One of the easiest and most helpful upgrades you can apply to your window is UV film protection. Ever see an older book with yellow and worn pages? The book was not printed with yellow pages; the pages transformed over time due to UV exposure.

Excess UV exposure may discolor or wear out the covers and pages of books you own. Along with your book collection, UV rays have the ability to discolor furniture, art pieces, and other decor you may have in the room.

The UV film protection on your home library windows almost acts like a pair of sunglasses, blocking out the harmful UV rays while still allowing the windows to provide plenty of light for the room. Purchase windows with UV protection built into the design so your books maintain their mint condition for years to come.

2. Double Pane Windows

Another way books may get damaged is through excessive heat. High amounts of heat may cause books to warp or expand. When the sun beats down on a window, the heat and humidity may easily get inside the room.

A double pane window installation will help add an extra layer of protection and climate control during warmer months. Like many items, books should ideally be stored at a comfortable room temperature, around 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

The better climate control you have in the room, the less you will need to draw curtains or run air conditioners. Every window in the room should be replaced with the double-pane glass to help provide maximum efficiency.

As a bonus, double pane windows also help reduce outdoor noise so you do not get distracted while you read.

3. Skylight Window Installation

Reading in natural light is an ideal way to enjoy your home library. While some wall windows may create harsh lighting or sharp angles, you may have a light shine directly on the magazine or book you are reading with a skylight window installation.

If you place a reading chair directly underneath a skylight, the beams of light will shine directly down on the book. The skylight may also have UV protective film so you do not do damage to your book or your skin.

The use of the natural light will also help reduce energy costs associated with the use of lamps and other lights in the room.

4. Picture Windows

Another way to dramatically increase the amount of natural light in the home library is with the installation of a large picture window. Picture windows offer wider views of light and will really help fill the room with natural luminescence.

The view outside the window also offers a relaxing way to enjoy the room while you read. A picture window may be installed next to a window seat. With a large window seat, you have the ability to sit directly in the window and enjoy a book while feeling a connection with the outside world.

The picture window may be dressed with blinds or curtains to provide light filter options for days when the sun shines too brightly.

For all of your window upgrade needs, contact us at Wadsworth Glass Inc. We can help plan out your windows and create a home library you will want to visit and read in every day.