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Solar Gard is a Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics brand with a strong track record in commercial solar control, energy efficiency, and safety film — trusted by facility managers, architects, and sustainability directors across Philadelphia.
Solar Gard is a Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics brand known for its Panorama spectrally selective solar control series. Solar Gard window tint in Philadelphia is available through Window Film Philadelphia across the full Panorama, Sentinel Plus, Hilite, and ArmorCoat safety lineups.
Window Film Philadelphia is an authorized Solar Gard installer serving institutional, commercial, and residential clients across Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey. Solar Gard installations come with Saint-Gobain manufacturer warranty documentation, NFRC-certified product data sheets, and installation records formatted for LEED, GSA, and school district procurement submissions.
Philadelphia's authorized Solar Gard installer — Panorama, Sentinel Plus, and ArmorCoat
Zone 4A requires film that performs across heating and cooling seasons — and Philadelphia’s institutional buyers require film that comes with documentation to match. Solar Gard Panorama and Sentinel Plus carry NFRC-certified VLT, SHGC, and U-value ratings, giving procurement teams the third-party spec sheets required for LEED credits, GSA specifications, and school board capital approvals. For University City medical centers, Northeast Philadelphia school districts, and Center City commercial landlords, that documentation trail is often as decisive as the performance numbers themselves.
Zone 4A puts Philadelphia glass under pressure year-round — summer solar gain in Center City towers, winter heat loss in South Philly rowhomes, and security requirements that vary from Old City retail to University City institutional campuses. Solar Gard's Panorama, Sentinel Plus, ArmorCoat, and Ecolux lines address each of those needs with documented, warranted performance.
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Four Solar Gard architectural series cover Philadelphia's most common glass performance needs: high-efficiency solar control, institutional energy documentation, safety and security, and targeted glare control.
Panorama Solar Gard Panorama is the flagship commercial solar control film — non-metallized spectrally selective, rejects up to 77% solar energy, 99% UV, VLT 25–70%. No Wi-Fi interference. Near-neutral exterior under 10% reflectance.
For Philadelphia's south- and west-facing commercial glazing, Panorama consistently delivers the highest solar heat rejection in its class. NFRC-certified for VLT, SHGC, and U-value. See how Panorama fits a broader energy savings strategy for Philadelphia buildings.
Commercial 15yr. Residential lifetime. Source: Solar Gard by Saint-Gobain.
Sentinel Plus Solar Gard Sentinel Plus is engineered for healthcare, educational, and large commercial facilities — buildings that need both summer solar control and year-round energy performance documentation. Compatible with LEED Energy and Atmosphere credit documentation.
Provides NFRC-certified VLT, SHGC, and U-value data compatible with most sustainability reporting frameworks. Window Film Philadelphia provides complete data sheets and installation records for every Sentinel Plus project. For Philadelphia office specifications across multiple floors, our commercial office window film page covers how we approach large-scale installs.
Commercial 15yr. NFRC-certified. Source: Solar Gard by Saint-Gobain.
ArmorCoat Solar Gard ArmorCoat is a heavy-duty safety and security film series — 4 to 14 mil — engineered to hold glass fragments in place after impact, delay forced entry, and provide blast mitigation performance tested to ASTM F1642. At 14 mil, delivers maximum fragment retention for government facilities, courthouses, and high-security commercial properties.
In Philadelphia, ArmorCoat is most commonly installed at Old City and Center City retail, K-12 school entrance glass, and government facilities. ArmorCoat holds glass together — it does not make glass unbreakable. Our safety and security window film page covers the full range of options across brands.
Commercial 12yr. ASTM F1642 tested. Source: Solar Gard by Saint-Gobain.
Hilite Solar Gard Hilite Series is a high-performance glare control film with moderate solar heat rejection — for Philadelphia buildings where glare is the primary concern but heavy tinting is not acceptable. Common in east-facing Center City conference rooms, west-facing open-plan offices, and restaurant spaces.
Hilite maintains higher visible light transmission than heavy solar control films — preserving the daylit feel of Philadelphia's glass-fronted spaces while significantly reducing occupant discomfort.
Commercial 12yr. Source: Solar Gard by Saint-Gobain.
Four Solar Gard series for Philadelphia — specs from Solar Gard by Saint-Gobain product data.
| Series | Brand | VLT | Heat Rejection | UV Block | Residential Warranty | Commercial Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar ControlPanorama Series | Solar Gard | 25–70% | Up to 77% | 99% | Lifetime | 15yr |
| EnergySentinel Plus | Solar Gard | ~50% | Up to 70% | 99% | Lifetime | 15yr |
| SafetyArmorCoat 8mil | Solar Gard | 87%+ | Minimal | 99% | Lifetime | 12yr |
| GlareHilite Series | Solar Gard | 35–55% | Up to 60% | 99% | Lifetime | 12yr |
| LLumarATC 70 | LLumar | 70% | Up to 74% | 99% | Lifetime | 15yr |
| 3MPrestige PR70 | 3M | 69% | ~66% TSER | 99.9% | Lifetime | 15yr |
Source: Solar Gard Panorama, Sentinel Plus, ArmorCoat product data sheets (Saint-Gobain); LLumar ATC spec; 3M Prestige TDS.
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Armorcoat 4 mil Clear adds entry-level glass retention to Philadelphia partit...
Silver 20 turns Armorcoat 4 mil into a mirror-privacy safety film for street-...
Stainless Steel 20 adds a warm metallic tone to 4 mil Armorcoat for privacy-m...
Armorcoat 4 mil Stainless Steel 35 balances entry-level retention with a ligh...
Armorcoat 8 mil Clear is the heavy-duty transparent safety choice for Philade...
Armorcoat TrueVue 30 combines 8 mil fragment retention with 29% neutral glare...
Armorcoat TrueVue 15 gives 8 mil glass retention plus strong 12% glare and pr...
Armorcoat 8 mil Silver 35 pairs commercial-grade retention with lighter mirro...
Armorcoat 8 mil Silver 20 combines heavy fragment retention with dark mirror ...
Stainless Steel 50 keeps 8 mil Armorcoat nearly clear, adding only a subtle w...
Armorcoat 8 mil Stainless Steel 35 adds warm, moderate privacy to commercial-...
Stainless Steel 20 brings Armorcoat 8 mil security performance into a darker ...
Clear-backed Armorcoat TrueVue 30 adds 8 mil retention with 29% neutral priva...
Clear-backed TrueVue 15 safety film pairs 8 mil retention with darker 12% pri...
Armorcoat 7 mil Clear is the mid-range transparent step between light 4 mil a...
Armorcoat 10 mil Clear moves into high-security commercial glass retention wh...
Armorcoat 11 mil Clear offers near-maximum transparent retention for high-sec...
At 14 mil, Armorcoat Clear is Solar Gard's maximum safety thickness for blast...
4 mil Graffitigard is a light sacrificial layer for frequently touched storef...
6 mil 2-ply Graffitigard adds a heavier replaceable layer for transit-facing ...
7 mil Graffitigard gives thicker sacrificial protection for recurring etching...
Very dark dual-grey reflective film delivers 5% VLT for demanding glare and p...
Silver AG 50 keeps more daylight while adding antimicrobial reflective solar-...
Silver AG 25 darkens high-touch glass with stronger reflective glare and sola...
Classic reflective Silver film supplies a bright mirror finish with up to 51%...
Classic reflective Silver film supplies a bright mirror finish with up to 65%...
Classic reflective Silver film supplies a bright mirror finish with up to 77%...
Solar Bronze 35 gives warm reflective control with a lighter bronze tone for ...
Solar Bronze 20 deepens the warm tint for stronger privacy and west-facing gl...
Stainless Steel 50 offers the lightest metallic tone in the series for subtle...
Stainless Steel 35 balances metallic warmth, daylight, and moderate Philadelp...
Stainless Steel 20 creates darker metallic privacy for bright storefront and ...
Ceramic Panorama CX balances 61% daylight with RF-safe solar control for hosp...
Ceramic Panorama CX balances 50% daylight with RF-safe solar control for hosp...
Ceramic Panorama CX balances 37% daylight with RF-safe solar control for hosp...
High-transparency Panorama performance with 70% VLT for refined heat and glar...
High-transparency Panorama performance with 56% VLT for refined heat and glar...
High-transparency Panorama performance with 40% VLT for refined heat and glar...
High-transparency Panorama performance with 21% VLT for refined heat and glar...
Darker Panorama Slate delivers 44% VLT for stronger privacy and west-facing s...
Darker Panorama Slate delivers 30% VLT for stronger privacy and west-facing s...
Darker Panorama Slate delivers 23% VLT for stronger privacy and west-facing s...
Darker Panorama Slate delivers 13% VLT for stronger privacy and west-facing s...
Ultra-clear PureVue keeps color shift low while adding up to 39% solar relief...
Ultra-clear PureVue keeps color shift low while adding up to 40% solar relief...
Ultra-clear PureVue keeps color shift low while adding up to 48% solar relief...
Ultra-clear PureVue keeps color shift low while adding up to 58% solar relief...
Premium Sterling solar control keeps a polished clear-glass look with 74% day...
Premium Sterling solar control keeps a polished clear-glass look with 63% day...
Premium Sterling solar control keeps a polished clear-glass look with 49% day...
Premium Sterling solar control keeps a polished clear-glass look with 41% day...
Premium Sterling solar control keeps a polished clear-glass look with 22% day...
TrueVue's color-correcting tint manages glare at 39% VLT without a harsh mirr...
Armorcoat TrueVue 30 combines 8 mil fragment retention with 31% neutral glare...
TrueVue 15 brings a dark color-correcting tint for high-glare glass that stil...
TrueVue's color-correcting tint manages glare at 5% VLT without a harsh mirro...
Exterior-applied clear safety film adds 4 mil retention where inside access i...
Exterior-applied clear safety film adds 8 mil retention where inside access i...
Exterior Sentinel Plus gives facade-side solar control at 14% VLT for hard-to...
Exterior Sentinel Plus gives facade-side solar control at 5% VLT for hard-to-...
Exterior Sentinel Plus gives facade-side solar control at 69% VLT for hard-to...
Exterior Sentinel Plus gives facade-side solar control at 77% VLT for hard-to...
Sentinel Plus SX 50 keeps a lighter 47% facade look with exterior-side solar ...
Exterior Sentinel Plus gives facade-side solar control at 16% VLT for hard-to...
Exterior Sentinel Plus gives facade-side solar control at 33% VLT for hard-to...
Exterior Stainless Steel 40 adds a warmer metallic finish with 47% daylight t...
Exterior Sentinel Plus gives facade-side solar control at 23% VLT for hard-to...
Exterior Sentinel Plus gives facade-side solar control at 13% VLT for hard-to...
Black Dot WingSafe provides the most visible bird-safe cue for high-risk refl...
Vertical WingSafe lines mark glass for birds while preserving a clean archite...
Horizontal WingSafe lines treat collision zones with a subtle banded pattern ...
Clear WingSafe Dot film uses a quieter pattern for bird-safe retrofits with h...
Clear Frost creates soft 64% VLT diffusion for office privacy without the wei...
White Opaque delivers near-total 9% VLT privacy for HR rooms, exam glass, and...
Black Opaque is complete 0% VLT blackout for AV rooms, signage backing, and d...
PCR2 Print is a nearly invisible 2 mil clear base for custom logos, patterns,...
PCR4 Print uses a heavier 4 mil clear base for larger custom graphics and dur...
Dusted Crystal is the lightest frost in the line, adding an 85% VLT whisper o...
Crystal Frost keeps the delicate 85% VLT look but adds a thicker 4 mil vinyl ...
Deep Etch reads like sandblasted glass, using 66% VLT for stronger privacy th...
Dusted Crystal 02 keeps the 85% VLT light-frost look on a polyester substrate...
Milk Glass creates a warm 35% VLT glow that passes light while fully obscurin...
Glacier Gray adds a cool 50% VLT tint with moderate privacy and a modern offi...
Glacier Matte uses a flat 52% VLT surface for cool privacy where film glare s...
Misty Frost is an airy 73% VLT frost for barely-there privacy and softer inte...
Dot Gradient 1 frosts the upper zone, keeping lower Philadelphia glass clear ...
Dot Gradient 2 creates frosted top and bottom borders while leaving the cente...
Safety Frost combines 84% VLT frosted aesthetics with 5 mil glass retention i...
A University City medical center with significant west-facing glazed patient rooms contracted Window Film Philadelphia to install Solar Gard Sentinel Plus. The project required NFRC documentation for sustainability reporting and careful scheduling around patient care hours.
The project team needed a product with verified performance data, a healthcare track record, and installation logistics that respected patient care schedules. Solar Gard Sentinel Plus met the documentation threshold while improving occupant comfort on the most exposed floors.
Schedule a Solar Gard assessment“We documented a measurable reduction in HVAC demand on the west-facing floors within the first full quarter after Solar Gard installation. The utility comparison was exactly what our sustainability team needed for the annual report.”
Commercial, institutional, and residential property owners across Philadelphia.
★★★★★
"Solar Gard Panorama on our south and west facades has measurably reduced cooling costs. The NFRC documentation was thorough and the installation was professional — minimal disruption across all 12 floors."
Thomas E.
Property Manager · Center City Class A Tower
★★★★★
"We needed NFRC data for our sustainability report and a product with a healthcare track record. Solar Gard Sentinel Plus delivered both. The patient comfort improvement was noticeable within weeks."
Karen P.
Hospital Administrator · University City
★★★★★
"We installed Solar Gard ArmorCoat on our main entrance glass. The security delay documentation was exactly what our school board needed for approval. You cannot tell it's there from outside."
William B.
School Facilities Director · Northeast Philadelphia
★★★★★
"Solar Gard Panorama was the only film that met our client's dual requirements — significant solar heat rejection AND a near-neutral appearance that wouldn't change the facade aesthetics. Perfect for the project."
Nicole A.
Interior Designer · Rittenhouse Square
★★★★★
"The afternoon sun was brutal on my west-facing dining room. Solar Gard Hilite cut the glare completely without making the space feel dark. Customers comment on how comfortable it is now."
Christopher V.
Restaurant Owner · Passyunk Avenue
★★★★★
"We have a south-facing rowhouse and summer was miserable upstairs. Solar Gard Panorama residential film made the second floor livable. Energy bills dropped and we didn't have to replace any windows."
The Nguyens
Homeowners · South Philadelphia
Honest answers about Solar Gard window film in Philadelphia from specialists with over 16 years of installation experience.
Talk to a SpecialistWindow Film Philadelphia installs the full Solar Gard commercial lineup including Panorama solar control series, Sentinel Plus energy-saving film, ArmorCoat safety and security series (4–14 mil), and Hilite glare control film. Residential specifications are also available.
Solar Gard films carry a residential limited lifetime warranty and a 15-year commercial warranty on Panorama and Sentinel Plus. ArmorCoat and Hilite carry a 12-year commercial warranty. All warranties cover film performance, adhesion, and color stability.
Solar Gard Panorama is optimized for maximum solar heat rejection (up to 77%). Sentinel Plus is an energy-saving film with both summer solar control and year-round low-emissivity performance — better suited for facilities with LEED documentation requirements.
Yes. Solar Gard Panorama and Sentinel Plus both carry NFRC certification covering VLT, SHGC, and U-value — the performance metrics required for LEED Energy and Atmosphere credits. We provide Panorama and Sentinel Plus technical data sheets, installation documentation, and energy modeling inputs formatted for your project’s LEED, GSA, or institutional procurement submission.
No. The Panorama Series is non-metallized and does not attenuate Wi-Fi or cellular signals. ArmorCoat safety films may use metallized layers in heavier specifications — worth evaluating for signal-sensitive applications.
Yes. Solar Gard makes specific series rated for insulated glass units. Window Film Philadelphia always evaluates glass type, orientation, and age before recommending a film to ensure long-term compatibility with existing seals.
ArmorCoat at 8–14 mil provides fragment retention and blast mitigation performance tested to ASTM F1642. For GSA TS01-2003-rated blast performance, a specific attachment system is also required. We specify and install the correct system for each facility's risk profile.
Solar Gard Panorama is competitive with 3M Prestige and LLumar ATC in performance and appearance. Solar Gard's strength is in its healthcare and institutional track record and its ArmorCoat safety series. The right brand often comes down to specific series performance, documentation needs, and application requirements.
Yes. Solar Gard makes residential-grade series approved for single-pane glass including wavy antique glass common in Philadelphia rowhomes. We assess glass type and condition before recommending any product.
Contact us for a free site assessment. We evaluate your glass, orientation, energy and documentation goals, then recommend the appropriate Solar Gard series. We provide a written proposal with product specifications before any work begins.
Drag to preview Solar Gard window film tint levels — from clear to limo-dark — then get a product recommendation for your glass.
VLT 65% · Panorama 70 · visible light transmission
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