Exterior Access Solution
Applied to the outboard glass surface, enabling solar control retrofits on occupied Philadelphia buildings where interior installation is not feasible.
Exterior Series
About Solar Grey Exterior 20
Solar Grey Exterior 20 opens Madico's exterior-rated line for Philadelphia buildings where interior film application is not practical — occupied tenant spaces mid-lease, curtain wall systems with structural barriers to interior access, or heritage buildings where interior work disrupts historic finishes. The exterior application places the solar control layer on the outboard glass surface, intercepting solar energy before it enters the glass system entirely.
At 17% visible light transmission with 67% heat rejection and 82% infrared rejection, Solar Grey Exterior 20 delivers performance comparable to interior solar films at the 20 VLT level while addressing the practical access constraints that limit interior-applied options on certain Philadelphia commercial properties. For Navy Yard facilities, Old City heritage buildings, and Center City curtain walls with occupied floors, exterior application avoids the scheduling and disruption challenges of interior film work.
The exterior-rated construction uses UV-stabilized and weather-resistant materials formulated for outdoor exposure on vertical glass. Madico specifies this product for vertical glass applications with a 5-year warranty, and for sloped glass with a 2-year warranty — warranty terms that reflect the differential weathering load between vertical and angled outdoor surfaces. Window Film Philadelphia reviews exposure, glass type, and framing before specifying any exterior product.
Cleaning and maintenance protocols differ from interior films, and Window Film Philadelphia provides guidance on appropriate products and schedules for exterior-applied Madico film to maintain the warranty and performance over the product life.
Product Benefits
What Solar Grey Exterior 20 Adds to Philadelphia Glass
67% Heat Rejection
Intercepts solar heat before it enters the glass assembly, reducing interior heat gain on Philadelphia facades where interior film access is restricted.
82% IR Rejection
Filters near-infrared radiation at the source on the building exterior, addressing radiant heat on Philadelphia curtain wall systems from the outside in.
Specifications
Solar Grey Exterior 20 Product Data
| VLT | 17% |
|---|---|
| Heat Rejection | 67% |
| IR Rejection | 82% |
| UV Block | 99% |
| Warranty | 5yr vertical glass / 2yr sloped |
| Series | Exterior Series |
| Brand | Madico |
Local Use Cases
Philadelphia Applications
Curtain Wall Facades
Exterior-applied film for Philadelphia commercial buildings where interior installation is constrained by occupied tenants or structural access barriers.
Commercial Rooftop Glass
Solar control on sloped and overhead exterior glass where interior access is difficult or impractical for Philadelphia facility managers.
Occupied Tenant Spaces
Non-disruptive exterior application for Philadelphia commercial properties mid-lease where interior work scheduling is a constraint.
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