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A neutral grey multi-ply safety film that adds sun control to glass protection.
NorthGuard installs Madico NG, a neutral grey safety film, in its darker shade on street-facing and ground-floor glass in Toronto and the GTA. The tinted multi-ply laminate holds broken glass together while cutting glare and solar heat.
On-site check and written quote · Mobile service across Toronto and the GTA
- Visible light transmitted
- 36%
- Total solar energy rejected (TSER)
- 55%
- Glare reduction
- 60%
Values as Madico publishes them. Full specifications and sources
The heat and glare problem NG 35 8mil answers
Madico NG 35 8mil is for glass that lets in more sun, heat or glare than the room can use. Ordinary glass breaks into sharp pieces, and a sun-facing pane also brings glare and heat. A clear safety film does nothing for the sun. A tinted safety film covers both problems in one install.
How NG 35 8mil cuts heat and glare
NG 35 8mil is a multi-ply laminate on an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, with a listed break strength of 200 lbs per inch of width. It transmits 36% of visible light, reduces glare by 60% and rejects 55% of total solar energy. Infrared rejection is 82%.
Where NG 35 8mil fits best
NorthGuard suggests Madico NG 35 8mil for jobs like these.
- Street-facing or ground-floor glass where holding fragments together matters and glare is also a problem.
- Storefronts and offices that want glass protection that is passive and always in place.
- Sun-exposed glazing that benefits from 82% infrared rejection.
- Rooms where a neutral grey with 36% visible light suits the finish.
What NG 35 8mil will not do
Madico NG 35 8mil has limits that NorthGuard states before any quote.
- The film delays entry and holds fragments together, but frame and glazing still decide how glass performs.
- NG 35 absorbs 57% of solar energy, so glass type needs checking before a thick tinted film goes on.
- Visible light drops to 36%, so interiors look darker than with a lighter grade.
Get an NG 35 8mil quote from NorthGuard
NorthGuard checks your glass on site, confirms that NG 35 8mil suits it and sends a written quote.
NG 35 8mil specifications from Madico
Madico publishes these values for Madico NG 35 8mil, part NG 35 PS SR 8MIL.
| Property | Madico value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visible light transmitted | 36% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected external | 15% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected internal | 22% | 1 |
| Glare reduction | 60% | 1 |
| Total solar energy transmitted | 28% | 1 |
| Total solar energy reflected external | 15% | 1 |
| Total solar energy absorbed | 57% | 1 |
| Shading coefficient (SC) | 0.51 | 1 |
| Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) | 0.45 | 1 |
| U factor | 0.96 | 1 |
| UV rejection | ≥ 99% | 1 |
| Emissivity | 0.73 | 1 |
| Light to solar gain | 0.80 | 1 |
| Total solar energy rejected (TSER) | 55% | 1 |
| IR rejection | 82% | 1 |
| Infrared energy rejection (IRER) | 59% | 1 |
| Film thickness | 0.010 inch (Madico film name: 8 mil) | 1 |
| Structure | Multi-ply laminate | 1 |
| Adhesive | Acrylic pressure sensitive | 1 |
| Tensile strength | 25,000 PSI average, MD/TD | 1 |
| Break strength | 200 lbs per inch of width | 1 |
| Peel strength | 5 to 6 lbs per inch | 1 |
Values appear as Madico publishes them for NG 35 8mil.
NG 35 8mil questions and answers
NorthGuard answers these questions about Madico NG 35 8mil with Madico's published data.
What does NG 35 8mil do for broken glass?
NG 35 8mil is designed to hold broken glass together after impact, which limits loose sharp fragments. Madico lists a break strength of 200 lbs per inch of width and an average tensile strength of 25,000 PSI. It delays entry through damaged glass but cannot stop the glass from breaking in the first place.
How thick is Madico NG 35?
Madico names the film 8 mil and lists a film thickness of 0.010 inch. The structure is a multi-ply laminate on an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive. Peel strength is listed at 5 to 6 lbs per inch.
How much sun control does NG 35 add?
Madico lists 36% visible light transmitted, 60% glare reduction and 55% total solar energy rejected. Infrared rejection is 82% and the SHGC is 0.45. Madico lists UV rejection at 99% or higher.
Which Neutral Grey grade is NG 35?
NG 35 is the darker of Madico's two Neutral Grey 8 mil grades. The other grade passes more light and gives up some glare and heat control. Choose 35 when sun control matters more than brightness.
Madico NG 35 8mil for Toronto sun and glare
NorthGuard installs Madico NG 35 8mil on Toronto glass that takes strong afternoon sun, from condo towers to south-facing living rooms. NorthGuard checks which way the glass faces and how the room is used before recommending a shade.
NorthGuard comes to you in Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton, Yorkville and CityPlace: neighbourhoods known for condo and apartment towers with large glass walls. 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 when a room should stay brighter than NG 35 8mil leaves it: Madico lists Nova 70 at 68% visible light transmitted, against 36% for NG 35 8mil, 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.
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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.