NORTHGUARDWINDOW FILM(437) 217-3456 ↗Clear safety film made for the outside of the glass
Madico built this one specifically for exterior applications.
NorthGuard installs Madico Exterior Clear, a clear safety film made specifically for exterior applications in Toronto and the GTA. The film goes on the weather side of street-facing glass to hold broken glass together, and install depends on safe access and weather.
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 Exterior Clear 7mil is built for
Madico Exterior Clear 7mil is for glass where a broken pane would be a hazard or an easy way in. Not every pane is easy to treat from inside. Some glass can only take film on the outer face.
How Exterior Clear 7mil is built and what it does
Exterior Clear 7mil is a single-ply film about 0.008 inch thick that passes 88% of visible light, reflects 8% and blocks 99% or more of UV. Madico's guide says the film holds broken glass together.
Where Exterior Clear 7mil fits best
NorthGuard suggests Madico Exterior Clear 7mil for jobs like these.
- Street-facing storefront glass where the film has to go on the outer face.
- Panes where working from inside is awkward and an exterior build is called for.
- Interiors with fabrics or flooring that fade in sun, since the film blocks 99% or more of UV.
- Properties that want the outside to look clear, with only 8% of visible light reflected.
What Exterior Clear 7mil will not do
Madico Exterior Clear 7mil has limits that NorthGuard states before any quote.
- Install depends on safe access to the outer face and on the weather that day, and the glass and frame are checked first.
- Heat control is small, with 19% total solar energy rejected and 1% glare reduction.
- Madico lists break strength only, with no puncture or tear numbers, and the film does not stop a pane from breaking.
Get an Exterior Clear 7mil quote from NorthGuard
NorthGuard checks your glass on site, confirms that Exterior Clear 7mil suits it and sends a written quote.
Exterior Clear 7mil specifications from Madico
Madico publishes these values for Madico Exterior Clear 7mil, part CL 700 E PS SR.
| Property | Madico value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visible light transmitted | 88% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected, exterior | 8% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected, interior | 8% | 1 |
| Glare reduction | 1% | 1 |
| Total solar energy rejected | 19% | 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: Clear 7 mil exterior 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.
Exterior Clear 7mil questions and answers
NorthGuard answers these questions about Madico Exterior Clear 7mil with Madico's published data.
Why choose Exterior Clear 7mil over standard Clear 7mil?
Madico made Exterior Clear 7mil specifically for exterior applications, listed as CL 700 E PS SR, while the standard build is CL 700 PS SR. Break strength matches at 175 pounds per inch of width. The exterior film reflects 8% of visible light and rejects 19% of total solar energy.
How much light does Exterior Clear 7mil pass?
Exterior Clear 7mil passes 88% of visible light on single-pane clear glass and reflects 8% from either side. Glare reduction is 1%. The glass keeps its clear look.
Does Exterior Clear 7mil block UV?
Madico lists Exterior Clear 7mil as rejecting over 99% of UV rays and says that helps slow fading of fabrics and flooring. Total solar energy rejected is 19%. UV blocking is the main non-safety benefit.
Will Exterior Clear 7mil hold glass if it is smashed?
Madico lists Exterior Clear 7mil as holding broken glass together. Holding shards in place can delay entry. The pane can still break.
Madico Exterior Clear 7mil for Toronto glass that needs backing
NorthGuard installs Madico Exterior 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 Greektown, Kensington Market, Leslieville and Roncesvalles: 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 Exterior 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.