NORTHGUARDWINDOW FILM(437) 217-3456 ↗Clear glass protection with a stronger film behind it
A single-ply clear film for everyday commercial glass.
NorthGuard installs Madico Clear safety film in its heavier single-ply build for Toronto and GTA storefront and office glass that must stay clear. The film holds shards in place at street level where a tint is unwanted.
On-site check and written quote · Mobile service across Toronto and the GTA
- Film thickness
- 0.008 in
- Break strength
- 175 pounds per inch of width
- Visible light transmitted
- 88%
Madico's published typical values, measured on single-pane 6 mm clear glass. Full specifications and sources
The broken-glass risk Clear 7mil is built for
Madico Clear 7mil is for glass where a broken pane would be a hazard or an easy way in. Storefront and office glass can break from a dropped item or a hard knock, and shards from a broken pane spread fast. Owners want those shards held in place without a tinted look from the street.
How Clear 7mil is built and what it does
Clear 7mil is a single-ply film about 0.008 inch thick, with a 0.007 inch structural layer. It passes 88% of visible light, blocks 99% or more of UV and lists break strength at 175 pounds per inch of width. Madico describes four anchoring options across its clear safety range.
Where Clear 7mil fits best
NorthGuard suggests Madico Clear 7mil for jobs like these.
- Street-level shop windows where shards on the sidewalk are the worry and a tint is unwanted.
- Glass doors and side panels in offices with daily traffic.
- Reception areas and restaurants with large panes that should keep daylight at 88%.
- Projects that want more film strength than the thinnest clear option without moving to a laminate build.
What Clear 7mil will not do
Madico Clear 7mil has limits that NorthGuard states before any quote.
- Heat control is small, with 20% total solar energy rejected and 1% glare reduction.
- As a single-ply film it lists 175 pounds per inch of width, and Madico publishes no puncture or tear numbers.
- The film holds shards in place, but a pane can still break and entry is only delayed. The glass should be checked first.
Get a Clear 7mil quote from NorthGuard
NorthGuard checks your glass on site, confirms that Clear 7mil suits it and sends a written quote.
Clear 7mil specifications from Madico
Madico publishes these values for Madico Clear 7mil, part CL 700 PS SR.
| Property | Madico value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visible light transmitted | 88% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected, exterior | 9% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected, interior | 9% | 1 |
| Glare reduction | 1% | 1 |
| Total solar energy rejected | 20% | 1 |
| Shading coefficient | 0.93 | 1 |
| Solar heat gain coefficient | 0.81 | 1 |
| Ultraviolet rejected | 99% or more | 1 |
| Infrared rejection | 32% | 1 |
| Film thickness | 0.008 in | 2 |
| Structural component | 0.007 in | 2 |
| Structure | Single ply | 2 |
| Break strength | 175 pounds per inch of width | 2 |
| Tensile strength | 25,000 PSI average, machine and transverse direction | 2 |
| Peel strength | 5 to 6 pounds per inch | 2 |
| Adhesive | Acrylic pressure sensitive | 2 |
- Madico PDF: Safety security film performance measurements
- Madico page: Clear safety security
- Madico PDF: CL 700 mil design guide
- Madico PDF: Safety and security brochure
Optical values are Madico's published typical values, measured on single-pane 6 mm clear glass, so results on your own glass can differ.
Clear 7mil questions and answers
NorthGuard answers these questions about Madico Clear 7mil with Madico's published data.
What is the difference between Clear 7mil and Clear 4mil?
Clear 7mil is about 0.008 inch thick and lists 175 pounds per inch of width for break strength, while Clear 4mil lists 100. Both are single ply. Visible light is 88% for the 7 mil build.
Is Clear 7mil still clear?
Clear 7mil passes 88% of visible light and reflects 9% from either side, with 1% glare reduction. Glass should look much as it did before the film went on, and UV is still blocked.
How much heat or UV does Clear 7mil handle?
Clear 7mil blocks 99% or more of UV and rejects 20% of total solar energy and 32% of infrared on single-pane clear glass. Heat control is secondary here. The film is mainly there to hold glass together.
Is there a version of Clear 7mil for the outside of the glass?
Madico lists a separate film, Clear 7 Mil Exterior (CL 700 E PS SR), made specifically for exterior applications. Clear 7mil is the standard CL 700 PS SR listing. Both share a 175 pounds per inch of width break strength.
Madico Clear 7mil for Toronto glass that needs backing
NorthGuard installs Madico Clear 7mil on Toronto storefronts, offices and ground-floor glass where a broken pane is the worry. NorthGuard looks at the glass type, frame and edges first, because film choice depends on how the glass is held.
NorthGuard comes to you in Roncesvalles, Parkdale, Bloor West Village and The Junction: neighbourhoods known for main-street shopfronts with street-level glass. Mobile service covers the rest of Toronto and the GTA, with no showroom.
Madico Nova 70, our premium option
Madico Nova 70 is our premium option for sun and heat, a different job from Clear 7mil: Madico lists Nova 70 at 68% visible light transmitted, with 46% of total solar energy rejected.
The Nova promotion (ends December 31, 2026): 30% off supplied and installed, from 50 sq ft of glass.
See Nova 70, our premium optionMore clear safety films from NorthGuard
NorthGuard also installs the other films in this Madico range, and each one has its own page.
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Madico is a trademark of Madico, Inc. Warranty details on request. NorthGuard buys Madico film as a customer and is not a Madico dealer. Prices are per sq ft before HST, and NorthGuard confirms every total in a written quote after measuring.