Newly Refinished Floors That Needed Protecting — The Falls of Autry Mill, Johns Creek
After years of UV fading, a Johns Creek homeowner at The Falls of Autry Mill had their hardwood floors professionally refinished — then called Sungate to make sure it never happened again. Hüper Optik Ceramic 30 now blocks 99% of UV rays and rejects solar heat year-round.
There's a specific kind of frustration that comes with refinishing hardwood floors.
You've spent the money. You've lived through the disruption. The floors look brand new. And then you realize — if you don't do something about those windows, you'll be right back here in a few years watching the same fading happen all over again.
That's exactly where this homeowner at The Falls of Autry Mill in Johns Creek found themselves. After years of UV and solar heat damage, they had their hardwood floors professionally refinished. Then they called Sungate.
The Problem: UV Fading and Heat, Year After Year
Hardwood floors are one of the most UV-sensitive surfaces in a home. The sun doesn't have to be blazing for damage to accumulate — it happens gradually, every day, through every window that faces east, south, or west.
In this home, the combination of UV radiation and solar heat gain had done its work over the years. The floors had faded and needed to be refinished. The homeowner wanted to protect their investment this time — and improve the year-round comfort of the home while they were at it.
The Solution: Hüper Optik Ceramic 30 — Sample First
When Joe arrived for the initial consultation, he brought samples of two films the homeowner was considering. He applied them directly to the sliding glass doors so the homeowner could see exactly how each one looked and performed in their own home, in their own light, before making any decision.
That's how Sungate works. No guessing. No surprises.
The homeowner chose Hüper Optik Ceramic 30 — a premium dual-layer ceramic film engineered in Germany that delivers:
- 99% UV rejection — the primary cause of floor fading, blocked at the glass
- Strong solar heat rejection — up to 80% of solar heat turned away
- 30% visible light transmission — meaningful glare reduction while preserving natural light
- Ceramic construction — no metal, no signal interference, no mirror effect
- Lifetime residential warranty — backed by Hüper Optik and Sungate
The Result: Floors Protected. Home More Comfortable.
The installation covered the windows throughout the home. The floors are now protected from the UV radiation that caused the original damage. The home is noticeably more comfortable year-round — cooler in summer, better insulated in winter.
The homeowner's review said it best:
"Very responsive to my inquiry. During their initial home visit, Joe put samples of the two products we were considering on our sliding doors so we could see exactly how each performed, ensuring we would be happy with our choice. Ultimately we had a great outcome and don't have to worry about our floors fading."
Protect Your Floors Before You Have to Refinish Them
If your hardwood floors are showing signs of fading — or if you've just had them refinished and want to protect them — window film is the most effective solution available. It works at the glass, blocking UV and heat before they ever reach your floors, furniture, or artwork.
Sungate serves The Falls of Autry Mill, St. Ives Country Club, Country Club of the South, and every Johns Creek community. Every installation is performed by Joe and Evan — never subcontracted.
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