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Madico architectural window film

A window film manufacturer with roots in 1903 and its world headquarters right here in Tampa Bay. Madico's solar control range is the core of H2O's residential and commercial work.

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Short answer

Madico, Inc. is a window film manufacturer headquartered in Pinellas Park, Florida, whose history dates to 1903. Its architectural solar control films range from light neutral film (Nova) through dual-reflective (Optivision), reflective (Reflective Silver) and tinted films (Solar Bronze, Solar Grey), plus exterior-applied versions for glass that shouldn't take interior film. H2O installs these films for homes and commercial buildings across Pinellas, Pasco and northern Hillsborough.

The range

Madico solar control films, by what they do

Each family solves a different problem. We choose the family first, then the shade.

01

Light solar control

Lighter films that reduce heat and UV with a modest change in appearance.

  • Nova

    A light, neutral film for homes and buildings where a darker look isn't wanted.

    Nova 70

02

Dual-reflective

More reflective outside than inside, so night-time views out stay clearer.

  • Optivision®

    Strong heat and glare control with a clearer view out at night than standard reflective film.

    Optivision 25 · Optivision 35 · Optivision 45

  • Optivision® Reflective

    The privacy end of the Optivision range — dark, reflective by day, with strong heat rejection.

    Optivision Reflective 5 · Optivision Reflective 15

03

Reflective

Mirror-like exterior for maximum heat rejection and daytime privacy.

  • Reflective Silver

    Classic silver reflective film for maximum solar control and daytime privacy.

    Reflective Silver 20 · Reflective Silver 30 · Reflective Silver 40

04

Tinted solar control

Grey or bronze tones that cut glare and heat with a warmer or cooler look.

  • Solar Bronze

    A warm bronze tone that reduces heat and glare — often chosen to complement warmer architecture.

    Solar Bronze 20 · Solar Bronze 35

  • Solar Grey

    A neutral grey tone in light-to-dark shades — a versatile glare and heat film for homes and offices.

    Solar Grey 20 · Solar Grey 35 · Solar Grey 55

05

Exterior-applied

Applied to the outside of the glass where interior film is not appropriate.

  • Reflective Silver Exterior

    Exterior-applied silver film for glass where an interior installation isn't possible or is too risky.

    Reflective Silver Exterior 20

  • Solar Bronze Exterior

    The exterior-applied version of Solar Bronze for glass that shouldn't take interior film.

    Solar Bronze Exterior 20 · Solar Bronze Exterior 35

  • Solar Grey Exterior

    Exterior-applied grey film for laminated, triple-pane or otherwise unsuitable glass.

    Solar Grey Exterior 20

Shade names follow Madico's product pages. We'll provide Madico's technical data for the films we recommend for your project.

Background

A long history in window film — headquartered in Tampa Bay

  1. 1903

    Hy-Sil, the precursor to Madico, is founded in Boston.

  2. 1948

    According to Madico, Hy-Sil commercializes the first transparent reflective window film.

  3. 1979

    Madico launches automotive and architectural solar protection film.

  4. 2017

    Madico invests in a new world headquarters and manufacturing expansion in Tampa Bay.

Source: Madico company history, madico.com.

Find your fit

Madico films by goal

Madico also makes Sunscape designer films, decorative films and the SafetyShield safety and security system. H2O's architectural work currently focuses on Madico solar control films.

Questions

About Madico film

Is Madico a good window film manufacturer?

Madico is one of the longest-established names in window film: its history goes back to 1903, it describes commercializing the first transparent reflective window film in 1948, and it makes architectural, automotive and safety films from its world headquarters in Pinellas Park, Florida. Its architectural range includes solar control, designer (Sunscape), decorative and SafetyShield safety film lines. As with any manufacturer, results depend on choosing the right film for the glass and installing it properly.

Which Madico films does H2O install?

Our architectural work centers on Madico's solar control range: Nova, Optivision, Optivision Reflective, Reflective Silver, Reflective Silver Exterior, Solar Bronze, Solar Bronze Exterior, Solar Grey and Solar Grey Exterior. We recommend a specific film and shade after looking at your glass and goals.

Do Madico films come with a warranty?

Madico states that its residential films are covered by a manufacturer's warranty in North America. Terms differ by product and application, so we'll give you the manufacturer's warranty details for the specific film in your estimate.

Next step

Which Madico film is right for your glass?

Tell us about the windows and what you'd like to improve. We'll narrow it to one or two Madico options and explain the trade-offs.

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