NORTHGUARDWINDOW FILM(437) 217-3456 ↗Cut glare and heat without darkening the room
A light grey Madico film for rooms that still need plenty of daylight.
20% off installs of 100 sq ft or more, until December 31, 2026.
NorthGuard installs Madico Optivision in its lightest grey shade for Toronto homes and offices that want less glare and heat while rooms stay bright. Low reflectance keeps the glass looking only lightly tinted.
On-site check and written quote · Mobile service across Toronto and the GTA
- Visible light transmitted
- 45%
- Total solar energy rejected (TSER)
- 39%
- Glare reduction
- 49%
Madico's published typical values, measured on single-pane 6 mm clear glass. Full specifications and sources
The heat and glare problem Optivision 45 answers
Madico Optivision 45 is for glass that lets in more sun, heat or glare than the room can use. Big south and west windows flood a room with glare that washes out screens and warms the floor. Many tints solve that by making the room gloomy. Owners of rooms that are already on the dim side often skip tint for that reason.
How Optivision 45 cuts heat and glare
Optivision 45 lets 45% of visible light through and cuts glare by 49%. It rejects 39% of total solar energy and 54% of infrared energy, readings Madico takes on single-pane 6 mm clear glass. Visible reflectance stays at 8% outside and 7% inside, so the glass looks only lightly tinted.
Where Optivision 45 fits best
NorthGuard suggests Madico Optivision 45 for jobs like these.
- Living rooms and home offices where screen glare is the main complaint and daylight has to stay.
- Rooms that already run on the dim side and cannot take a darker film.
- Street-level offices that want a quiet look, since exterior reflectance is only 8%.
- Glass that catches bright afternoon sun and needs a first step down in solar load.
What Optivision 45 will not do
Madico Optivision 45 has limits that NorthGuard states before any quote.
- With 54% infrared rejection and a SHGC of 0.61, this is a mild solar film, so hot rooms with large glass may need a darker option.
- Daytime privacy is limited because exterior reflectance is only 8%.
- Madico rates the film on single-pane clear glass, so double-pane units can give different results.
Get an Optivision 45 quote from NorthGuard
NorthGuard checks your glass on site, confirms that Optivision 45 suits it and sends a written quote.
Optivision 45 specifications from Madico
Madico publishes these values for Madico Optivision 45, part Optivision 45 DA SR.
| Property | Madico value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visible light transmitted | 45% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected, exterior | 8% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected, interior | 7% | 1 |
| Glare reduction | 49% | 1 |
| Total solar energy rejected (TSER) | 39% | 1 |
| Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) | 0.61 | 1 |
| Shading coefficient | 0.70 | 1 |
| Infrared rejection (780 to 2500 nm) | 54% | 1 |
| U-factor | 1.04 | 1 |
| UV transmitted | Under 1% | 1 |
| Film thickness | 0.0015 in (0.038 mm), about 1.5 mil | 2 |
| Adhesive type | Detackified acrylic | 2 |
- Madico PDF: Architectural film performance measurements
- Madico spec sheet: Optivision reflective 45 DA SR
- Madico page: Optivision
- Madico page: Warranty information
- Madico PDF: Optivision brochure hub
Optical values are Madico's published typical values, measured on single-pane 6 mm clear glass, so results on your own glass can differ.
Optivision 45 questions and answers
NorthGuard answers these questions about Madico Optivision 45 with Madico's published data.
How much light does Madico Optivision 45 let through?
Madico Optivision 45 lets 45% of visible light through on 6 mm clear glass. Rooms stay noticeably bright, and glare drops by 49%. Current offer: 20% off installs of 100 sq ft or more. Promotion ends December 31, 2026.
Will Optivision 45 make my windows look like mirrors?
Optivision 45 reads as a light grey tint rather than a mirror. Madico lists visible reflectance at 8% outside and 7% inside, both low figures. From indoors, the 7% value keeps the glass from turning into a mirror. Current offer: 20% off installs of 100 sq ft or more. Promotion ends December 31, 2026.
How much heat does Optivision 45 reject?
Optivision 45 rejects 39% of total solar energy and 54% of infrared energy, with a SHGC of 0.61. Those figures come from Madico's performance sheet for single-pane 6 mm clear glass. Comfort in your own room still depends on window size, direction and glass type. Current offer: 20% off installs of 100 sq ft or more. Promotion ends December 31, 2026.
Does Optivision 45 block UV light?
Madico's performance sheet shows under 1% UV transmitted through Optivision 45. That helps limit fading of floors and furniture, though Madico gives no promise that fading will stop. Visible light and heat also play a part. Current offer: 20% off installs of 100 sq ft or more. Promotion ends December 31, 2026.
What is Optivision 45 made of?
Optivision 45 is a micro-thin polyester laminate, 0.0015 in (1.5 mil) thick, with a detackified acrylic adhesive. Madico lists its colour as a light reflective grey tone shade. The scratch-resistant coating is what the SR in the part code refers to. Current offer: 20% off installs of 100 sq ft or more. Promotion ends December 31, 2026.
Madico Optivision 45 for Toronto sun and glare
NorthGuard installs Madico Optivision 45 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 Optivision 45 leaves it: Madico lists Nova 70 at 68% visible light transmitted, against 45% for Optivision 45, 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. Prices are per sq ft before HST, and NorthGuard confirms every total in a written quote after measuring.