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The lighter Purelite grade, for glass where the view matters as much as the heat.
NorthGuard installs Madico Sunscape Purelite in its lighter shade for Toronto and GTA windows where the view has to stay clear. Madico describes Purelite as highly neutral on glass with clear views at night, and the lighter grade keeps most of the daylight.
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- Visible light transmitted
- 60%
- Total solar energy rejected (TSER)
- 44%
- Glare reduction
- 33%
Madico's published typical values, measured on single-pane 6 mm clear glass. Full specifications and sources
The heat and glare problem Sunscape Purelite 60 answers
Madico Sunscape Purelite 60 is for glass that lets in more sun, heat or glare than the room can use. Windows that frame a lake, a ravine or a garden are the reason some rooms exist, and a tint that dulls the view defeats the point. The same glass often lets in enough heat to make the room uncomfortable. Owners want the heat handled while the outlook stays bright.
How Sunscape Purelite 60 cuts heat and glare
Sunscape Purelite 60 passes 60% of visible light, yet Madico lists 87% infrared rejection and 44% of total solar energy rejected. The light to solar gain ratio is 1.07, meaning visible light passes more readily than solar heat. Reflectance is 10% outside and 11% inside.
Where Sunscape Purelite 60 fits best
NorthGuard suggests Madico Sunscape Purelite 60 for jobs like these.
- Rooms built around a view, where 60% visible light keeps the outlook bright.
- Glass that lets in strong infrared heat, given 87% infrared rejection.
- Evening spaces, since interior reflectance is 11% and Madico cites clear views at night.
- Homes and offices that want a light neutral tone rather than a grey or bronze tint.
What Sunscape Purelite 60 will not do
Madico Sunscape Purelite 60 has limits that NorthGuard states before any quote.
- Glare drops by only 33%, so screens facing direct sun may still need blinds.
- Total solar energy rejected is 44%, lower than the darker Purelite 40 at 54%.
- The film absorbs 52% of solar energy, so the glass type is checked before install.
Get a Sunscape Purelite 60 quote from NorthGuard
NorthGuard checks your glass on site, confirms that Sunscape Purelite 60 suits it and sends a written quote.
Sunscape Purelite 60 specifications from Madico
Madico publishes these values for Madico Sunscape Purelite 60, part Purelite 60 DA SR.
| Property | Madico value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visible light transmitted | 60% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected external | 10% | 1 |
| Visible light reflected internal | 11% | 1 |
| Glare reduction | 33% | 1 |
| Total solar energy transmitted | 40% | 1 |
| Total solar energy reflected external | 8% | 1 |
| Total solar energy absorbed | 52% | 1 |
| Shading coefficient (SC) | 0.64 | 1 |
| Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) | 0.56 | 1 |
| U factor | 1.03 | 1 |
| UV rejection | ≥ 99% | 1 |
| Emissivity | 0.85 | 1 |
| Light to solar gain | 1.07 | 1 |
| Total solar energy rejected (TSER) | 44% | 1 |
| IR rejection (780 to 2500 nm) | 87% | 1 |
| Infrared energy rejection (IRER) | 53% | 1 |
| Film thickness | 0.002 inch (0.050 mm) | 2 |
| Colour | Light neutral tone | 2 |
| Construction | Multi-ply laminate | 2 |
| Adhesive type | Detackified acrylic | 2 |
- Madico PDF: Sunscape performance measurements
- Madico spec sheet: Purelite 60 DA SR
- Madico page: Purelite
Optical values are Madico's published typical values, measured on single-pane 6 mm clear glass, so results on your own glass can differ.
Sunscape Purelite 60 questions and answers
NorthGuard answers these questions about Madico Sunscape Purelite 60 with Madico's published data.
How much daylight does Sunscape Purelite 60 let in?
Sunscape Purelite 60 lets 60% of visible light through on single-pane 6 mm clear glass. Glare drops by 33%, so the room stays bright with a softer edge on the sun.
How can Purelite 60 reject heat while staying light?
Purelite 60 rejects 87% of infrared energy while passing 60% of visible light, per Madico's performance sheet. Total solar energy rejected is 44%, the SHGC is 0.56 and the light to solar gain ratio is 1.07.
Does Purelite 60 change the colour of the view?
Madico's spec sheet lists Purelite 60 as a light neutral tone, and Madico describes the Purelite line as highly neutral on glass. Visible reflectance is 10% outside and 11% inside.
What is the difference between Purelite 60 and Purelite 40?
Purelite 60 is the lighter Purelite grade, with 60% visible light against 39% for Purelite 40. Purelite 40 rejects more, at 54% of total solar energy and 90% of infrared, against 44% and 87% for Purelite 60.
What is Purelite 60 made of?
Purelite 60 is a multi-ply laminate 0.002 inch (0.050 mm) thick with a detackified acrylic adhesive, per Madico's spec sheet. UV rejection is 99% or more.
Madico Sunscape Purelite 60 for Toronto sun and glare
NorthGuard installs Madico Sunscape Purelite 60 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 Sunscape Purelite 60 leaves it: Madico lists Nova 70 at 68% visible light transmitted, against 60% for Sunscape Purelite 60, 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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