Playgrounds without sun protection pose a risk to children’s health and cannot be used at peak sun hours, as the equipment burns. Protecting equipment from UV rays also helps to extend its service life, resulting in long-term savings.
Shade is the first method of prevention. Seeking shade, especially from 12h to 16h, is the most important way to avoid sunburn and future skin problems caused by the sun.
Although UVA and UVB rays affect the skin differently, both cause damage.
Ultra violet A (UVA) has a longer wavelength, and is associated with skin aging.
UVA rays cause tanning, sunburn and contribute to the development of skin cancer.
UVA rays maintain the same level of strength during daylight hours throughout the year.
It can penetrate windows and clouds.
Ultra violet B (UVB) rays have a shorter wavelength and are associated with skin burns.
UVB penetrates and damages the outermost layers of the skin. Overexposure causes tanning, sunburn and, in severe cases, blisters.
UVB intensity fluctuates, rays are strongest and present the highest risk from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., from spring to fall.
Can be filtered and does not penetrate the glass
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COVER FACTOR
SHADE FACTOR
UVR BLOCK
– SOME LOSE UV-BLOCKING PROPERTIES AFTER 1-2 YEARS
– CAN BREAK DOWN AND DISINTEGRATE AFTER ONE TO TWO SEASONS
– SOME OPTIONS ARE MORE INTERESTED IN AESTHETICS THAN IN PROTECTING PEOPLE
– THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR TARPAULINS WITH A LOW COVERAGE FACTOR DEVELOPED FOR AGRICULTURAL USES, SUCH AS HORTSHADE BY GALE PACIFIC, WHICH DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT UV BLOCKING RATIO AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HUMAN PROTECTION.
Based on images and information of Gale Pacific shade sails.
