Featured architectural film program
Sunscape® by Madico® window film for homes and businesses
Sunscape is our featured premium architectural film line: six solar-control families for heat, glare and UV, plus Designer Grey 8-mil safety and security film. Installed by H2O across Tampa Bay.
We compare shades on your glass before recommending a film.
About the program
Premium architectural film, made in Tampa Bay
Sunscape® by Madico® is Madico's premium architectural window film program. Madico has made window film since 1903 and is headquartered in Pinellas Park — the same region we serve. H2O is a Sunscape dealer; every Sunscape recommendation we make starts with your glass, your exposure and how you want the space to look.
- 6
- solar-control families
- 99%+
- UV rejection, published for every Sunscape solar film
- Up to 80%
- total solar energy rejected (Starlite 8)
Compare
The six Sunscape solar-control families
Published ranges across each family's shades. Use it to narrow the field — then we compare samples on your glass.
| Family | Look | Visible light | Solar energy rejected | Glare reduction | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Ceramic | Natural, non-reflective | 35–53% | 44–58% | 40–61% | Heat control without a mirrored look |
| Purelite | Light, highly neutral | 39–60% | 44–54% | 33–57% | Keeping daylight and the view |
| Designer Grey | Neutral grey tint | 38–59% | 36–54% | 33–57% | Glare and heat with a clean grey |
| Softlite | Soft earth tone | 23–35% | 62–71% | 61–75% | Warm exteriors; strong heat and glare control |
| Duralite | Neutral, low interior reflection | 9–39% | 51–69% | 56–89% | Heat, glare and daytime privacy |
| Starlite | Reflective outside, lower inside | 8–40% | 53–80% | 55–92% | Hard sun exposures and daytime privacy |
Figures are Madico's published film specifications. Installed results depend on your glass, orientation and shading. Shade availability is confirmed with your estimate.
Film families
Sunscape solar-control films in detail
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Natural, non-reflective
Sunscape® Advanced Ceramic
A natural, low-reflective look with solid heat rejection — for homes and buildings where the glass shouldn't look mirrored.
- Advanced Ceramic 5000
- Advanced Ceramic 4000
- Advanced Ceramic 3000
Published performance by shade
Shade VLT TSER Glare cut Reflect. out / in Advanced Ceramic 5000 53% 44% 40% 12% / 10% Advanced Ceramic 4000 46% 50% 49% 14% / 12% Advanced Ceramic 3000 35% 58% 61% 17% / 16% -
Light, highly neutral
Sunscape® Purelite
Light and highly neutral — for keeping daylight and a natural view while taking the edge off solar heat and glare.
- Purelite 40
- Purelite 60
Published performance by shade
Shade VLT TSER Glare cut Reflect. out / in Purelite 60 60% 44% 33% 10% / 11% Purelite 40 39% 54% 57% 15% / 12% -
Neutral grey tint
Sunscape® Designer Grey
A clean grey tint for glare and heat control — three light levels, from bright to noticeably calmer.
- Designer Grey 35
- Designer Grey 45
- Designer Grey 55
Published performance by shade
Shade VLT TSER Glare cut Reflect. out / in Designer Grey 55 59% 36% 33% 8% / 8% Designer Grey 45 49% 46% 45% 12% / 13% Designer Grey 35 38% 54% 57% 15% / 21% -
Soft earth tone
Sunscape® Softlite
A soft earth tone with strong heat and glare control — for homes and buildings where a warmer look suits the exterior.
- Softlite 35
- Softlite 25
Published performance by shade
Shade VLT TSER Glare cut Reflect. out / in Softlite 35 35% 62% 61% 18% / 24% Softlite 25 23% 71% 75% 28% / 33% -
Neutral, low interior reflection
Sunscape® Duralite
Neutral in appearance with lower reflectance on the room side — four light levels for heat, glare and daytime privacy.
- Duralite 40
- Duralite 30
- Duralite 20
- Duralite 10
Published performance by shade
Shade VLT TSER Glare cut Reflect. out / in Duralite 40 39% 51% 56% 19% / 13% Duralite 30 28% 56% 69% 21% / 10% Duralite 20 19% 66% 78% 29% / 17% Duralite 10 9% 69% 89% 19% / 12% -
Reflective outside, lower inside
Sunscape® Starlite
The strongest heat control in the line, with more reflection outside than in — for hard sun exposures and daytime privacy.
- Starlite 38
- Starlite 28
- Starlite 18
- Starlite 8
Published performance by shade
Shade VLT TSER Glare cut Reflect. out / in Starlite 38 40% 53% 55% 18% / 12% Starlite 28 29% 64% 68% 31% / 20% Starlite 18 17% 69% 80% 37% / 13% Starlite 8 8% 80% 92% 55% / 25%
VLT = visible light transmitted; TSER = total solar energy rejected. UV rejection is published at 99% or more for every shade listed.
Solar control + safety in one film
Sunscape® Designer Grey 8-mil safety & security film
For homes and businesses that want both: a multi-ply 8-mil construction that helps hold broken glass together, with the heat and glare control of a grey solar film — one film on the glass instead of two.
Standard Designer Grey is a solar film. Only the 8-mil versions below are safety and security films.
| Published by Madico | Designer Grey 358 mil | Designer Grey 458 mil |
|---|---|---|
| Visible light transmitted | 36% | 43% |
| Total solar energy rejected | 55% | 51% |
| Glare reduction | 60% | 51% |
| UV rejection | 99% or more | 99% or more |
| Exterior reflectance | 15% | 14% |
- Construction
- Multi-ply laminate
- Tensile strength
- 25,000 psi average (machine and transverse direction)
- Break strength
- 200 lb per inch of width
Values as published by Madico for the film; installed performance depends on the glass, frame and installation. Madico product data (opens in a new tab)
Where we install Sunscape
Sunscape for homes and commercial buildings
Residential
Waterfront homes, large sliders and sun-facing rooms — usually Purelite, Advanced Ceramic or Designer Grey to keep the view.
Residential solar control →Residential security film →
Request a residential estimateCommercial
Offices, storefronts and multi-building properties — where a consistent exterior, occupant comfort and glare control matter.
Commercial solar control →Commercial security film →
Request a commercial estimateQuestions
Choosing Sunscape window film
What is the relationship between Sunscape and Madico?
Sunscape® by Madico® is Madico's premium architectural window film program. Madico — headquartered in Pinellas Park, here in Tampa Bay — makes Sunscape and a broader range of architectural, safety and specialty films. H2O is a Sunscape dealer serving Tampa Bay and also installs other Madico films.
Which Sunscape film should I choose?
Start with what you want to keep and what you want to reduce. Purelite and Advanced Ceramic keep a natural look; Designer Grey and Softlite add a tint for glare; Duralite and Starlite add daytime privacy and the strongest heat control. We compare samples on your glass before recommending a shade.
Do all Sunscape films block UV?
Madico publishes UV rejection of 99% or more for every Sunscape solar-control film and for the Designer Grey 8-mil security films. Heat, glare and appearance vary a lot between films and shades — that's what the comparison on this page is for.
Is Sunscape available in safety and security film?
Yes. Sunscape Designer Grey 35 and Designer Grey 45 come in 8-mil safety and security versions, designed to help hold glass fragments together after breakage while adding solar control. Standard Designer Grey is a solar film only.
Is Sunscape for homes or commercial buildings?
Both. We install Sunscape on homes, offices, storefronts and other commercial buildings. Commercial projects often prioritise a consistent exterior appearance; homes often prioritise the view — the family and shade follow from that.
Next step
Find the right Sunscape film for your glass
Tell us what you want to improve. We'll talk through your options and arrange an on-site glass assessment when needed.
Free estimates by phone · on-site assessments when the glass needs to be seen.