Preventing card/signature fade - UV coat windows, LED lights. More?
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I've read numerous threads and articles where people keep their collections in a closet or similar, not because of theft concerns but because of fading/damage concerns.
Not being able to display my collection would remove all interest for me, so I took a couple actions:
1. UV coated all windows in room where cards/memorabilia are displayed. I have six windows to which I had UV blocking coating applied (99% plus). Just like auto tint, but very little change in color. Also keeps heat out. Cost (installed by professionals) - $250 (maybe less; I forget).
2. Change all bulbs to LEDs. Most, but not all LEDs are UV free and infrared (much less an issue) free. The FEIT bulbs at Costco do the trick. Cost for 10 flood bulbs - $225.
So there you go. For less than $500, I believe I have protected my collection/investments.
Anything else you know of that we should consider with respect to fading and similar issues? I will give background for me, but information on a macro level would be appreciated.
Temperature? I am in SoCal. Inside temp is almost always between 60 and 75. Not sure when temperature can become an issue/its effect.
Humidity? Humidity tends to be in the 40-70% range here. Not sure if/when humidity becomes an issue.
Oxygen? Given that all museums make oxygen available to its patrons, whatever issue this presents is an issue for everyone.
Other factors?
Thanks,
Scott
Not being able to display my collection would remove all interest for me, so I took a couple actions:
1. UV coated all windows in room where cards/memorabilia are displayed. I have six windows to which I had UV blocking coating applied (99% plus). Just like auto tint, but very little change in color. Also keeps heat out. Cost (installed by professionals) - $250 (maybe less; I forget).
2. Change all bulbs to LEDs. Most, but not all LEDs are UV free and infrared (much less an issue) free. The FEIT bulbs at Costco do the trick. Cost for 10 flood bulbs - $225.
So there you go. For less than $500, I believe I have protected my collection/investments.
Anything else you know of that we should consider with respect to fading and similar issues? I will give background for me, but information on a macro level would be appreciated.
Temperature? I am in SoCal. Inside temp is almost always between 60 and 75. Not sure when temperature can become an issue/its effect.
Humidity? Humidity tends to be in the 40-70% range here. Not sure if/when humidity becomes an issue.
Oxygen? Given that all museums make oxygen available to its patrons, whatever issue this presents is an issue for everyone.
Other factors?
Thanks,
Scott
Always buying 1971 OPC Baseball packs.
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