[pianotech] Sun Protection

[Kerry]

I was thinking only of the effect of UV on the case, but I think you're
talking about the effects of sun on the environment the piano is in, as well
as on the piano itself. How about if the piano is in a room which is being
hit by direct sun every day, but is not directly in sunlight? Other than
tuning, which certainly is affected by directed heat from light, do you
still see the problems you're describing, and how do you separate the
effects of sunshine from those of an unstable environment?

 

Kerry Kean

www.ohiopianotuner.com <http://www.ohiopianotuner.com/> 

 

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From: Joseph Garrett [mailto:joegarrett at earthlink.net] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:51 PM
To: Kerry; pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: RE: [pianotech] Sun Protection

 

The finish is not the only thing that gets trashed. The piano's glue joints
are compromised, as are the tuning pin tightness. Also, actions can get real
loosy-goosy as the variances in temp and humidity effects that too. Tuning,
most certainly suffers. 

Any other questions?

Joe

 

Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)

Captain, Tool Police

Squares R I

 

 

 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Kerry <mailto:kerrykean at att.net>  

To: joegarrett at earthlink.net;pianotech at ptg.org

Sent: 8/10/09 7:15:55 PM 

Subject: RE: [pianotech] Sun Protection

 

Joe,

 

I must be missing something here  how is the piano toast when just the
finish is damaged? Ive never noticed anything other than cosmetic damage
from UV exposure (granted, it can be pretty ugly). Pianos dont get cancer,
do they? :-)

 

Kerry Kean

www.ohiopianotuner.com <http://www.ohiopianotuner.com/> 

 


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From: Joseph Garrett [mailto:joegarrett at earthlink.net] 
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:31 PM
To: pianotech
Subject: [pianotech] Sun Protection

 

All,

I've read the specs on the "UV Filters" for windows. That stuff only stops a
small percentage of the UV/IR rays. For pianos you need to stop ALL the Sun
on the piano, ALL the time. (PERIOD)!! Anything less and you are shortening
the piano's life greatly. Of course this opinion is based on thefact that I
had a client that refused to move a piano I had completely rebuilt. Within
5-6 years the piano was toast! He traded it in on a Steinway!![G] Probably
has traded that in by now. He blamed all of the piano's problems on my work
and that of the refinisher. I told him to take a hike! Haven't seen him
since. Good riddance, IMNSHO! 

Most of my clients who have a sun problem have been able to solve the
situation with vertical blinds or high-end curtain systems. Most 'modern'
homes are not designed with pianos in mind, so the problem is previlant!
(More like rampant!!) It is solveable. For situations, where there is just
partial daily sunlight, I suggest Asian style free-standing screens. This
seems to satisfy a lot of the Interior Design freaks.<G>

Regards,

Joe

 

Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)

Captain, Tool Police

Squares R I

 

 

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