Conservation Glass: The skinny

What exactly is conservation, or UV glass? Is it really worth it? We think so.

Over time, indoor and outdoor ultraviolet rays take a toll on artwork, photographs and other important personal keepsakes, and cause fading. In addition to becoming faded, paper can become discolored and brittle, causing irreversible damage that ruins the artwork. Conservation glass provides 99% UV protection, and helps protect art from fading by blocking harmful indoor and outdoor light rays, preserving art for years longer than regular glass.

When reflection control is not of concern, our standard go-to glass is Conservation Clear^®. We use Tru Vue brand, who utilizes a proprietary coating process of microscopic, silica-based UV blocking agents that are cured onto the surface of a glass substrate to produce an ultra protective lite of glass that enhances true colors and protects art from fading. It helps keep framed pieces brighter, longer. 

 

Technical Mumbo Jumbo: 

• Blocks up to 99% of UV light rays  
• Meets ISO 18902 and passes ISO 18916, by providing at least 97% UV protection  
• Does not degrade or delaminate over time.  Tru Vue uses a proprietary inorganic, silica-based UV blocking coating, which is "baked" into the glass substrate producing a permanently bonded coating.  
• 2.5mm glass substrate
  

 

When To Use: 

• Ideal for any framing application, if reflection-free viewing is not important.  
• For protecting art, photographs and other important personal keepsakes against damage and fading caused by UV light.  
• To provide fade protection for posters. The inks, papers and other materials used to create these prints are more likely to deteriorate at a faster pace than higher quality reproductions.

For more information on this and other glass options, drop by Monday through Friday from 10-6 or Saturday from 9-5. You can also ring us up at 846-0444.


See you at the shop!
Melissa