Yes. Independent tests have proven that Talius rollshutters provide excellent insulation from heat and cold and can significantly improve the R-value of your windows. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun (shortwave radiation) is said to cause 65% to 90% of melanoma of the skin, which accounts for three-fourths of all skin cancer deaths.1,2 Additionally, the sun’s UV rays can also cause cataracts and other damage to the eye. BCIT’s study of Talius screens found our product to reduce up to 98% of short wave radiation!