Madico Solar Grey 35

About Solar Grey 35

Solar Grey 35 lands in the practical middle of the Premium Series — 33% visible light transmission with 52% heat rejection and 67% infrared rejection. That combination suits Philadelphia buildings where summer cooling costs are a real concern: south-facing Center City commercial suites, heavily glazed hotel conference rooms, and University City classroom corridors that catch long afternoon exposure.

The sputtered construction delivers better solar performance than dyed alternatives at the same VLT level, which means less heat comes through the glass even though the room appearance from inside feels only moderately darker than uncoated glass. For property managers comparing film options in the 30–35 VLT range, the infrared rejection gap between sputtered and dyed films often shows up first in summer comfort, particularly on upper-floor offices where radiant heat near windows affects how long occupants stay away from the glass.

In Philadelphia residential applications, Solar Grey 35 works well on bay windows and sunroom additions in Fairmount, Manayunk, and West Philadelphia where afternoon solar gain adds meaningfully to air conditioning demand. It controls glare on computer screens and television panels without eliminating natural light, which matters in open-plan living spaces where residents want warmth from daylight without the heat penalty.

The 0.56 shading coefficient puts Solar Grey 35 in competent commercial territory — meaningfully better than lighter films in hot weather, with a 99% UV block that rounds out the protective performance year-round.