Monthly Archives: March 2015

Signs Of Skylight Damage

skylight repair / fort worth / armstrong'sIf you’ve got a skylight, you probably love that extra sunshine that you get every day. They add a lot of aesthetic appeal to the inside of your home. However, they can get damaged. This can cause costly repairs to become necessary if you don’t catch it early. We’ve listed a few signs of skylight damage to help you catch it before it gets bad:

Leaks:

This one seems obvious, but sometimes these leaks happen in hard-to-spot places. Usually, they happen due to a problem with the flashings that line the skylight. Most of the time, especially if they don’t get too big, they can get repaired fairly easily. When they get bad, though, you may have to have your whole skylight replaced.

Sealing:

While one of the signs of improper sealing can include leaks, another symptom might present itself: drafts. If you notice the room where your skylight sits has become notably more drafty, you might want to have it checked out.

Cracks:

Cracks, even little ones, can become a huge problem. Think about what happen when your windshield gets cracked. It might not take up much space at first, but over time it will engulf the entire windshield. The same thing will happen with your skylight.

 

Remember, don’t wait for damage to get worse over time. If you require skylight repair in Fort Worth, Tx, Armstrong’s Glass & Mirror can help. For more information, you can reach us at (817) 937-6267.

Effects Of UV Light On Humans

picture of sunlightNot much gets associated with the natural as much as sunlight. Still, that doesn’t mean its effects do you good. While it has proven an integral part to life as we know it, it also causes a lot of damage. We’ve listed some of the ways UV light affects your body:

 

It damages your DNA:

UV light also gets referred to as UV radiation. Like all radiation, it destroys the chemical bonds inside your DNA. This often causes premature aging of the skin. Also, scientists have proven a strong association between UV rays and skin cancer.

It makes your skin produce melanin:

UV radiation causes your body to produce melanin to protect itself. While this may give you a nice looking tan, this protection doesn’t provide 100% effectiveness.

It causes eye damage:

UV light hitting your eyeballs for long periods of time can cause them damage. Damage gets created this way similar to the way it gets created in skin. It commonly gets referred to as “snow blindness” because it can even get caused by the reflection in the snow.

 

Remember to use sunscreen when exposed to the sun for long periods of time. If you want solar screen installation to help protect you from UV light, Armstrong’s Glass and Mirror can help. For more information, give us a call at (817) 937-6267.