Commercial and Residential Solar Control and Safety Films

Madico solar control window films are a smart way to lower energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions.The films are designed to help facility owners cost-effectively conserve energy, increase building safety,enhance occupant comfort, and reduce monthly heating and cooling costs. Solar control films from Madico may also help you attain LEED credits, getting your building closer to certification.

Benefits:

• Heat Reduction: blocks up to 80% of the sun's heat, saving on air conditioning costs.

• Energy Savings: save costs in winter too, as the same film retains interior heat.

• Rejects up to 99% of UV rays, slowing fading of furnishings and flooring.

• Glass Breakage Protection: Should a window ever break window film offers protection from flying glass fragments by holding the glass together.

• Used in both commercial and residential applications.

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Madico Safety and Security films offer protection from flying glass in the event of impact. Available in awide range of tints, styles, and grades to fit your security needs, as well as the appearance of your building.

Protects against:

• Vandalism

• Severe weather

• Accidents involving broken glass such as golf balls or construction accidents

• Flying glass fragments by holding the glass together

Benefits:

• 24/7 Safety & Security: film holds shattered glass together to protect against storms and vandalism

• Provides Solar Protection: Blocks up to 99% of the sun's UV rays and reduces heat and glare.

• Cost Savings: in the event of an impact, film is less expensive to replace than safety glass

• Extensively Tested

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Madico safety and security films have been extensively tested by independent testing facilities and meetsafety glazing criteria as defined by CPSC, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Underwriters Laboratories.

SafetyShield® by Madico films and proprietary Anchoring Restraint Systems reduce the risk of death,personal injury, and property damage and loss caused by acts of terror, civil unrest, industrial explosions, or natural disasters. These well-engineered safety & security products provide 24/7 passive protection that can be relied on the instant a threat occurs, substantially improving security for all buildings.

SafetyShield films have been extensively tested by independent testing facilities and meet Safety Glazing criteria as defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Council (CPSC) and Underwriters Laboratories.As a manufacturer, our SafetyShield solutions have been subjected to both high explosive charges as well as shock tube blast mitigations to meet or surpass GSA and ISO blast criteria. Where most manufacturers test for minimum code requirements, Madico's films have always met or exceeded the requirements of more U.S. and international standards for safety & security.

SafetyShield films and anchoring restraint systems are installed only by certified Madico SafetyShield Premier Partners who have been thoroughly trained in all aspects of the film and anchoring systems.

Madico Graffiti Free films act as a sacrificial barrier to help control vandalism and provide a cost-effective alternative to replacing damaged glazing. Graffiti Free films are easily installed and replaced soyour glass will always look its best.

Common Applications:

• Retail storefronts

• Product displays

• Schools

• Transit systems

• Elevators and escalators

• Vending machines

• Restroom mirrors

• Museums

Graffiti Free is optically clear and distortion free and can be used on the interior or exterior surface of glass or other smooth surfaces. The film is removable for easy replacement without leaving a residue,improving turnaround time for maintenance.

Benefits:

• Invisible vandalism protection

• Easy installation and removal

• Helps retain broken glass fragments

• Protects against scratching, spray paint, and acid etching

• Cost effective replacement when needed

Decolite® by Madico decorative films enhance the look of glass interiors and achieve the distinct look of etched glass at a fraction of the cost.

• Easily retrofit existing glass with an array of classic patterns that complement any decor

• Available in a wide variety of patterns and are truly customizable - ready to be cut into any design.

• Create private, interior glass spaces while still welcoming in light.

• Block up to 98% of damaging ultraviolet rays

• Reduce glare for more comfortable work and home environments.

• Hold glass together in the event of an accident and provide an excellent solution to make glass sliding doors more visible

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View Control decorative films offer a variety of decorative, privacy solutions.

• Hide an object from view or highlight another.

• Create levels of privacy from certain viewing angles

• Mimic etched glass for a fraction of the cost

• Alter the opacity of glass including blocking 100% of light transmission.

View Control films can be used to create visual effects between transparency and translucency as the viewing angle changes.

Common Applications include:

• Glass conference rooms

• Partition walls

• Showrooms

• Museums

• Retail spaces
  

THE CHALLENGE

The Ellis Building is a twelve story high-rise located in Sarasota, Florida and built in 1968 as an “ultra-modern" office building complete withgreen glass and imported white marble columns. At that time, this was the first major commercial construction in downtown Sarasota in morethan 40 years. However, the building's 1960's design proved to be less than timeless when compared to the explosion of modern high-risebuildings that erupted nearby in recent years.The rows of dark green vision glass, between rows of opaque green spandrel glass, created a dated look when compared to the sleek coatedglass buildings around it. Recently, the Ellis Building's owners decided it was time to bring the landmark into the 21st century with a facelift. Theyconsulted with the design team at Benderson Development, a prestigious commercial property developer, to create an action plan.

THE SOLUTION

The Benderson Development design team proposed a plan that included washing the building to restore the luster of the white marble columns,painting the faded and chalky metal window framing and replacing all of the windows, 38,000 square feet of glass! It was quickly determinedthat the re-glazing element of the plan would not be a cost effective option. The team investigated alternative solutions and discovered Madico'sExterior Solar Grey, scratch-resistant window film.The application of Madico's Exterior Solar Grey 20 window film created a modern, uniform look on all of the building's windows, while alsomitigating heat and glare. In fact, the film will reduce electric consumption by over 200,000 kilowatt hours each year saving thousands of dollarsin cooling costs.

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The Challenge
Where were you in 1996? The OJ Trial reached its dramatic conclusion, President Clinton was re-elected for his second term, Microsoft had just launched Windows 95...and Safeco Plaza in Seattle, Washington received a facelift with Madico®'s Silver 30 (SRS 330) window film. Since then, we've seen more OJ trials, presidential elections and Microsoft launches. But Madico's film still keeps saving money for the 50-story, 754,455 ft2 landmark building's ownership, who, incidentally, selected Madico after a competing film failed after only a short time “on the job."

The Solution
Madico's Silver 30 was chosen for several reasons. First and foremost, it provides energy savings through decreased demand on the air conditioning system. It delivers superior heat rejection - 70% of total energy rejected. The durable, scratch-resistant film also improves occupant comfort by blocking the sun's heat and glare and reducing fading of interior furnishings by rejecting 99% of harmful UV rays.

Other buildings in similar climates have had Madico window film installed for more than 20 years with minimal degradation in performance or appearance. Although this film was installed prior to the “green" movement, building owners who install solar control films often enjoy significant rebates from the state or federal government. These incentive programs are designed to motivate decision-makers to implement energy efficiency measures to reduce electricity consumption.

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The Challenge

A Texas school district needed to upgrade the safety and security of its 48 school buildings including elementary, middle, high school and alternative campuses. The district assembled a team of professionals including security consultants, law enforcement agents and architects to devise a comprehensive plan to increase the safety and security of the buildings and better protect the students, teachers and staff.

The average U.S. public school is more than 40 years old, and most have not had a major renovation in 12 years, states the U.S. Department of Education. This leaves a majority of school leaders looking to improve security within the constraints of the annual budget.

Madico's Solution

The team of professionals worked together and created a complete strategy for upgrading the safety and security of the schools. One component was to increase the security of the glazing systems through the installation of safety and security window film at all 48 schools.

The architect assigned to the project specified Madico® Clear14 Mil film
along with DOWSIL™ 995 Silicone Structural Sealant and approached Sunset Glass Tinting of Houston, Texas to complete the installation. This clear, safety and security film provides 24/7 passive protection and holds shattered glass together in the event of impact. Its clear appearance does not alert would-be intruders that the protective film is in place and is extremely difficult to penetrate, delaying entry.

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The Challenge
El Pollo Loco, a quick-service restaurant chain known for its authentically prepared flame-grilled, citrus-marinated chicken, freshly prepared ingredients and welcoming atmosphere, has been serving the Los Angeles, California area since the early 1980's. With continued expansion over the past 30 years, El Pollo Loco now operates over 400 company-owned and franchised restaurants in the Southwestern United States.

As part of its recent state-wide initiative to update the design of its California restaurants, the chain invested millions of dollars in the renovation of the look and layout of numerous locations. Once the face-lift was complete, management began to explore options that would allow the chain to maintain the fresh, updated look of each establishment and protect their investment.

The Solution
Team GK Glass Tinting delivered the solution, Madico®'s Graffiti Free®
film. Graffiti Free film is designed to protect both glass and other smooth surfaces from harm. Optically clear and distortion-free, Graffiti Free window film acts a sacrificial barrier to protect glass from costly graffiti, etching, or high-traffic wear. After such an event has occurred, the damaged film is removed and a new layer is installed at a cost significantly less than the cost of removing and replacing the glass.

“I have been using Graffiti Free film for over 20 years and have never had a customer need to replace a window. The film does an amazing job of protecting the glass from damage," said Gil Guerra, owner of Team GK Glass Tinting.

El Pollo Loco chose to have the Graffiti Free film installed on the majority of its Los Angeles area restaurants as well as enter into a maintenance contract with the installer. The maintenance contract guarantees that any film-protected glass that is damaged by graffiti or etching will be quickly repaired through the application of a new layer of Graffiti Free film.

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The Challenge

An inefficient and visually unappealing glazing system plagued a large commercial building in Barcelona, Spain. Built in the 1980's, the building lacked sufficient insulation leading to temperature disparities and an overworked HVAC system. The exterior glazing aesthetic was also dated and lacked cohesion due to the mismatched look of the windows.

The building's facility manager sought out a solution that could both improve the energy efficiency of the building and its visual appearance.

The Solution

The building manager selected DTI Solar Protection Solutions, S.L.U. to evaluate the building and provide a solution. The professional installers at DTI suggested Madico's Solar Bronze 20 Exterior film to improve energy efficiency, increase thermal comfort and create a uniform bronze color on the exterior of the windows. Madico's bronze film features a neutral tone that appealed to the customer over other shiny or copper colored bronze films found in the industry.

The benefit of an exterior film application over a traditional interior film application is the improved visual appearance of the windows. Exterior films also greatly improve a building's existing glazing system by lowering the solar heat gain coefficient and improving its U factor. Exterior films solve many installation challenges including inaccessible interior windows, multi-pane or laminated glass, and insulated glass units.

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THE CHALLENGE
The Whalley Wine Shop is a wine merchant located in the picturesque village of Whalley in Lancashire, England. Established in 2010, this award-winning family-owned business offers over 1,000 different wines as well as a wide range of ports, sherries, malt whiskeys and other spirits. Since opening, the wine shop faced the challenge of the sun's heat coming through the large storefront windows resulting in overheated and spoiled wines. In some cases the wines heated up so much that the corks actually popped out! The cost of damaged stock meant that the Whalley Wine Shop needed to find a solution.

“We'd looked at a number of ways to try and solve this problem," explained Mr. Jones, owner of the Whalley Wine Shop. Initially we'd thought about blinds, but the last thing I wanted to do was stop customers from looking into the shop and seeing the products we offer. Another option was an awning; however, with the village's strict codes we would have to get planning permission which is very expensive and involves a lot of work." Mr. Jones finally decided to contact ARC Window Films in search of a more aesthetically pleasing and cost effective solution.

THE SOLUTION
After completing a site survey and overall assessment of the Whalley Wine Shop's unique needs, ARC Window Films recommended that Madico Nova 70, a spectrally selective window film, be applied to the large windows at the front of the store. This specialized product rejects high levels of solar heat, yet also allows a lot of visible light through the windows, keeping the interior bright.

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The Challenge
The 32-year old Reunion Park building is located in Austin, Texas, where the sun shines 300 days per year and summer temperatures exceed 90 degrees F over 80% of the time. Humidity is also a factor, with summer averages topping 67% due to the proximity of the Gulf of Mexico. In other words, Austin weather makes it difficult and costly for building owners to provide a comfortable environment for their occupants. Take Reunion Park, for example. Despite having installed light bronze tinted single pane glass, the building management team frequently received complaints of high temperatures and glare. A lack of privacy was also an issue, particularly for ground-floor tenants where pedestrians could easily see inside the building.

The Solution
Madico®'s Silver 20 (SRS 220) was installed in December 2009. This film was chosen for several reasons. First and foremost, it provides energy savings through lower air conditioning costs. It offers superior heat rejection - 81% of total solar energy rejected - while improving occupant comfort by blocking solar heat and reducing glare. The scratch-resistant film also reduces fading of interior furnishings by filtering 99% of harmful UV rays.

Madico Silver 20 is backed by a 10-year warranty, though buildings in similar climates have had Madico window film installed for more than 20 years with minimal degradation in performance or appearance. Eager to support energy-efficient facilities, Austin Energy provided a 20% rebate to offset the initial investment. Similar rebates, designed to motivate facility owners and managers to reduce electricity consumption, are offered by many energy providers.

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THE CHALLENGE
School officials at a private charter school in Scottsdale, Arizona, were looking for a way to make classroom entryways more secure and provide privacy for students inside the classrooms. Since each classroom was visible from the main hallway, there were many distractions from other students in the halls and learning was often disrupted. Security was a big concern because glass can easily be broken and classrooms could be breached in case of a break-in or other violent activity. Clear glass also allowed anyone out in the hall to see who was inside the classrooms. Instead of removing the glass and installing drywall around each classroom entrance, it was decided that security window film could be used to solve both problems.

THE SOLUTION
The expert installation team at Amarok Defense recommended Madico's 12 Mil Frost Matte safety & security film for this application because it solved the concerns of security, privacy and provides the added bonus of natural light passing through the entryways. This specialized window film not only enhances student privacy, but also enables students to concentrate on their studies without external disruptions. Security film establishes a formidable barrier that effectively deters unauthorized access. Wet glaze sealant was applied to further enhance the strength of the film installation and hold the glass in place in case of breakage. Security film installation contributed to the charter school's overall strategy of providing a safer and more conducive learning environment, benefiting both students and educators alike.

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THE CHALLENGE
As energy prices continue to rise and communities across the globe face prolonged power outages due to unprecedented natural disasters, zero net energy (ZNE) buildings offer resilient spaces that are resistant to volatile energy markets and remain operational in the face of emergencies. In recent years, South Tampa, Florida residents Dan and Christine Fisher have been working towards the goal of creating their own zero net energy home. Their now 20 year old, 3,000-square-foot house was not originally built with energy efficiency in mind but the couple always knew they wanted to move the home in that direction. Dan Fisher, utilizing his experience as an information technology scientist, researched every aspect of the home's energy use and put a comprehensive plan into place. ZNE buildings must produce an equal or greater amount of energy than their actual power usage, which requires both renewable on-site power generation and energy efficiency measures.

THE SOLUTION
The couple chose to start with small improvements on their road to a zero net energy house. They began by adding new attic insulation and then moved on to bigger projects such as finding a solution to keep the house cooler during the hot summer months. The Fishers, being Florida residents and having experienced hurricane season, knew they wanted Energy Star double-paned, hurricane-rated windows. Knowing he needed to even further increase the energy efficiency of the new windows, Fisher called Florida Energy Conservation Advisors for help. After an evaluation of the home and its windows, Florida Energy Conservation Advisors suggested adding Madico's Exterior 20 film to the glass. Applied on the exterior of the glass, the film would be able to block heat without the risk of any glass breakage to the double-paned windows.

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The Challenge:
A school in Scotland was searching for a way to meet the outdoor needs of a student who suffered from EPP, a rare photosensitivity condition affecting one in 300,000 people. Individuals with EPP must avoid all forms of strong light including sunlight and even operating room lights. In conjunction with the local government, the school erected a special outdoor shelter to allow the student to study and play outside without suffering any ill effects. The shelter featured a covered roof and large windows on all sides. The windows were added to preserve the outdoor views for the student. Understanding that the untreated windows offered little to no protection against the sun's harmful rays, the school began to research solutions to increase the protection on the glazing. It is essential for those with EPP to avoid sunlight in the form of both ultraviolet and visible light. Therefore, standard UV blocking window films would offer little to no protection to the student.

The Solution:
The school contacted ARC Window Films in search of a film that could provide the results they required. Neil Brabbs of ARC Window Films suggested a film from the Solution Series by Madico, Amber 81. Brabbs explained, “Sensitivity with EPP continues well above 400nm, so standard UV window films do not offer adequate protection. Amber 81 offers protection up to 550nm, filtering out the dangerous wavelengths, yet still letting a safe range of visible light pass though. The unique, amber color of the film is what gives it this extra blocking capability."

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THE CHALLENGE
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, Texas is committed to exceptional patient care. As part of that commitment, the medical center embarked on a comprehensive project to increase the safety and security of the building through the help of a FEMA grant. The management needed to find a way to offer its patients protection from flying glass in the case of a natural or man-made disaster as well as protect its millions of dollars' worth of state of the art medical equipment from damage.

THE SOLUTION
Building management selected The Enpro Group to secure all of the windows and doors in the facility. After an in-depth evaluation, The Enpro Group determined that Madico's SafetyShield 1500 and 8 Mil Clear along with various attachment systems would best meet the medical center's varying requirements. Madico's SafetyShield film is designed to hold broken shards of glass together and along with the attachment systems, provide 24-hour protection against vandalism, severe weather, acts of terrorism and industrial accidents. The installation began in 2012 and was set up in a series of phases with the final phase being completed in April of 2014. The building featured a mix of new and old construction, creating some challenges since not every window frame was the same. Medical facilities are unique environments to work in and The Enpro Group had to carefully coordinate the film installs in each room by working closely with the staff on each floor. Installation crews were kept on call so that if a room opened up they could react immediately before the room was once again occupied by a patient. By breaking the installation down into three separate phases and working closely with the staff, the installation was completed with minimal interruption to the day-today operations of the facility and patient comfort.

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THE CHALLENGE
A long-standing commercial building in St. Petersburg, Florida was undergoing a complete renovation to bring it up to date for potential new tenants. During the renovation process the walls of floor-to-ceiling glass windows were found to not be up to current building code. In fact, the original glazing system consisted of clear glass with most of the glass composition being ¼" heat-treated or annealed glass. Heat-treated glass is weaker than tempered glass and when impacted does not meet the Impact-Safety Glazing standards (ANSI Z97.1 / CPSC 1201.4 CAT 1 & 2 / EN 12600 1A).


THE SOLUTION
The building engineers understood the importance of bringing the large glass windows up to current building codes. They reached out to the experts at Film Solutions, LLC, also in St. Petersburg, Florida, for a solution to the heat-treated glass in the building. Film Solutions, a certified Madico SafetyShield Premier Partner, evaluated both the glass and the window frames and determined that the application of Madico® SafetyShield® 800 Reflective Silver 20 safety and security film would bring the current glazing system up to the Impact Safety Glazing Standards. SafetyShield film is an impact-resistant laminate that improves the safety of glass by holding shattered glass in place in the event of breakage, reducing the risk of personal injury from flying glass shards.

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THE CHALLENGE
The LYNX Operations Center (LOC) building, an iconic building built in 2007, was designed with dark blue tinted windows, yet J. Marsh McLawhorn, Chief Government Affairs Officer, used to say, “It gets so hot on some days during the summer that I have to leave at about 3:30 pm. They can't get my office below 82º F, no matter how much air they divert from other parts of the building." This, along with glare issues from the hot Florida sun, rising energy costs and the location's vulnerability to hurricanes were opportunities for improvement. LYNX turned to Madico for a solution.


THE SOLUTION
LYNX was seeking the installation of a clear film but after consulting with Madico and Glass Protection Services Inc., they realized they could receive more benefits with Madico's 8 mil Silver 40 film. This film is a high performance safety film that provides energy control, heat reduction, carbon emission reduction, glare reduction, storm mitigation, and increased productivity from improved comfort levels. To realize all of these benefits, LYNX called on Glass Protection Services, who has been improving homes and commercial buildings in the state of Florida for over 20 years. The local business installed the Safety Silver 40 film – which boasts a 57% total solar energy rejection statistic while transmitting 42% visible light. The 8mil thick design and wet glaze attachment system will help contain flying glass shards should the windows shatter under the load of a blast or high wind storm. Prior to installation, Madico added additional value by helping LYNX prepare the submittals required for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding.

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THE CHALLENGE
The impressive John Hancock Tower was completed in 1978 and forever changed the Boston skyline. A design marvel created by one of the world's most famous architects, Henry N. Cobb, it immediately became one of the city's most recognizable buildings. Unfortunately, the Hancock Tower's innovative design had a flaw; the glass kept falling out of the windows! The building came to be known by locals as “The Plywood Palace" due to the 3,500 plus pieces of plywood used to replace the fallen glass. Numerous steps were taken to correct the flaw; counterweights were installed at both ends of the building to minimize sway, every window was replaced with thermally tempered glass, and the entire structure was stiffened with the installation of additional steel bracing throughout. These efforts alleviated many of the issues but did not completely eliminate the glass breakage. Finally, a window film manufacturer, Madico, Inc., was brought in to help solve the glass breakage problem.

THE SOLUTION
Working in conjunction with the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Madico developed a safety film that when applied to glass with a pressure-sensitive adhesive and attached to the window frames using a decorative mullion, would hold the broken glass in place and prevent dangerous shards from injuring the pedestrians walking below the 600 ft. tower.

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THE CHALLENGE
Marriott International Hotel in Ikeja, Nigeria is committed to exceptional hospitality for its patrons and guests. As part of that commitment, the international chain embarked on a comprehensive project to increase the safety and security of the building. Securing the building's vast amount of glass windows and doors became a top priority. Management needed to find a way to offer its guest and visitors protection from flying glass in the case of a natural or man-made disaster as well as protect its millions of dollars' worth of state-of-the art decor and equipment from damage. The hotel management began searching for a professional window film installation company to evaluate the building's unique needs and offer a solution. Marriott Hotel Ikeja is a six-floor building with basement Level 1, basement Level 2, upper ground level and lower ground level.

THE SOLUTION
Building management selected Solar Scape Nigeria Ltd to secure all of the windows and doors in the facility. After an in-depth evaluation, it was determined that Madico's 8 Mil Clear safety film along with Wet Glaze attachment system would best meet the hotel's varying requirements. Madico's 8 Mil Clear film is designed to hold broken shards of glass together and along with an attachment system, provide 24-hour protection against vandalism, severe weather, acts of terrorism and industrial accidents. The installation began in October 2020 and was set up while the building was still in the finishing stages. There were some challenges since not every window frame was the same. The skilled installers were able to customize solutions to fit each different section of panes. Solar Scape Nigeria had to carefully coordinate the film installs in each location of the building, working closely with the management staff on the site. By breaking the installation down into phases, the installation was completed with minimal interruption.

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