NORTHGUARDWINDOW FILM(437) 217-3456 ↗Safety film that holds glass together and stays bright
The lighter of the two Neutral Grey 8 mil grades, for glass that needs protection and daylight.
NorthGuard installs Madico NG, a neutral grey safety film, in its lighter shade on Toronto and GTA glass that needs protection with limited tint. The multi-ply laminate holds broken glass together while passing plenty of daylight.
On-site check and written quote · Mobile service across Toronto and the GTA
- Visible light transmitted
- 43%
- Total solar energy rejected (TSER)
- 51%
- Glare reduction
- 51%
Values as Madico publishes them. Full specifications and sources
The heat and glare problem NG 45 8mil answers
Madico NG 45 8mil is for glass that lets in more sun, heat or glare than the room can use. Glass in doors, sidelights and storefronts can break into sharp pieces, yet heavy tint turns a lobby gloomy. Owners want protection with the view and light intact. A lighter tinted safety film aims for that balance.
How NG 45 8mil cuts heat and glare
NG 45 8mil passes 43% of visible light and reduces glare by 51%. It rejects 51% of total solar energy, with infrared rejection of 76% and an SHGC of 0.49. The laminate lists an average tensile strength of 25,000 PSI and a break strength of 200 lbs per inch of width.
Where NG 45 8mil fits best
NorthGuard suggests Madico NG 45 8mil for jobs like these.
- Storefront and lobby glass where holding fragments together matters but a bright look is needed.
- Interior glass partitions and sidelights that want protection with limited tint.
- Offices that want some sun control at 51% total solar energy rejected without a dark grey look.
- Glass where passive protection that is always in place suits the building.
What NG 45 8mil will not do
Madico NG 45 8mil has limits that NorthGuard states before any quote.
- The film holds glass together and delays entry, but it cannot stop glass from breaking.
- NG 45 absorbs 52% of solar energy, so glass type needs checking before a thick film goes on.
- Glare reduction is 51%, so very bright exposures may still need blinds.
Get an NG 45 8mil quote from NorthGuard
NorthGuard checks your glass on site, confirms that NG 45 8mil suits it and sends a written quote.
NG 45 8mil specifications from Madico
Madico publishes these values for Madico NG 45 8mil, part NG 45 PS SR 8MIL.
| Property | Madico value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visible light transmitted | 43% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected external | 14% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected internal | 17% | 1 |
| Glare reduction | 51% | 1 |
| Total solar energy transmitted | 34% | 1 |
| Total solar energy reflected external | 14% | 1 |
| Total solar energy absorbed | 52% | 1 |
| Shading coefficient (SC) | 0.57 | 1 |
| Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) | 0.49 | 1 |
| U factor | 0.95 | 1 |
| UV rejection | ≥ 99% | 1 |
| Emissivity | 0.71 | 1 |
| Light to solar gain | 0.88 | 1 |
| Total solar energy rejected (TSER) | 51% | 1 |
| IR rejection | 76% | 1 |
| Infrared energy rejection (IRER) | 55% | 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 45 8mil.
NG 45 8mil questions and answers
NorthGuard answers these questions about Madico NG 45 8mil with Madico's published data.
Does NG 45 8mil stop glass from breaking?
NG 45 8mil does not stop glass from breaking. It holds broken glass together, which delays entry and lowers the risk of injury from loose shards. Madico lists a break strength of 200 lbs per inch of width.
How light is NG 45 compared with the darker Neutral Grey grade?
NG 45 passes 43% of visible light and reflects 14% outside and 17% inside. Glare reduction is 51%. Daylight stays stronger than with the darker grade.
What adhesive and structure does NG 45 use?
NG 45 is a multi-ply laminate with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive. Madico lists peel strength of 5 to 6 lbs per inch. Tensile strength averages 25,000 PSI in both the machine and transverse directions.
How much heat does NG 45 reject?
Madico lists total solar energy rejected at 51%, infrared rejection at 76% and an SHGC of 0.49. Total solar energy absorbed is 52%. UV is rejected at 99% or higher.
Madico NG 45 8mil for Toronto sun and glare
NorthGuard installs Madico NG 45 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 Yonge and Eglinton, Yorkville, CityPlace and Davisville: 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 45 8mil leaves it: Madico lists Nova 70 at 68% visible light transmitted, against 43% for NG 45 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.