Beat the heat and the glare without closing your blinds. Solar control film rejects up to 78% of the sun's heat, cuts blinding glare, and blocks 99% of UV — keeping your home or business cooler, more comfortable, and cheaper to cool all summer long. Installed across Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, and the GTA.
Solar control window film is a spectrally-selective coating applied to your existing glass that rejects a large share of the sun's heat and glare before it enters the room — while still letting daylight through. The result is a more even, comfortable temperature and noticeably less strain on your air conditioning.
South- and west-facing windows are the biggest offenders: hot spots, faded furniture, and glare on screens and TVs. Solar film tackles all three at once, so you can keep your view and your natural light without roasting in the afternoon sun.
For businesses, the numbers add up fast. By reducing peak cooling load, commercial solar film often pays for itself in energy savings within two years — while improving comfort for staff and customers.
Good to know: Heat-rejection performance depends on the film and glass type. Lighter, near-clear films offer subtle heat control with almost no change in appearance, while reflective and tinted films deliver maximum rejection. We'll match the film to your windows and goals during a free assessment.
The rooms and glass where clients notice the biggest difference:
As an authorized Madico dealer we install a full range of solar films — from near-clear to high-rejection reflective. We'll recommend the right one for your glass and orientation.
Advanced ceramic films reject heat and UV with almost no change in appearance — ideal when you want performance without a visible tint.
A subtle, natural-looking tint that cuts glare and heat while keeping colours true. A popular all-round choice for homes and offices.
Classic mirror finish delivering the highest heat rejection plus strong daytime privacy — perfect for west-facing and floor-to-ceiling glass.
Applied outside where interior access is limited or on specialty glass — extends solar control to skylights, atriums, and hard-to-reach panes.
One film that pairs solar heat rejection with shatter-resistant, anti-shatter safety film — holding glass together to help delay forced entry while cutting heat and glare, with 99% UV rejection in a single install.
High-performance films for offices, retail, and multi-unit buildings — reduce peak cooling load with payback often under two years.
Want maximum heat rejection or an invisible finish? We'll show samples and recommend the best solar film for your windows.
Book Free AssessmentThe numbers that matter: visible light transmission (VLT), Total Solar Energy Rejected (TSER), infrared (IR) heat rejection, glare reduction, and UV rejection — by film type.
| Film Type | VLT (Light In) | TSER (Heat Rejected) | IR Rejection | Glare Reduction | UV Rejection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic / Clear | ~60–70% | up to ~55% | up to 97% | up to ~50% | up to 99% |
| Neutral / Bronze Tint | ~35–50% | up to ~65% | ~85–90% | up to ~87% | up to 99% |
| Reflective Silver | ~15–20% | up to 78% | ~95–97% | up to 95% | up to 99% |
| Dual-Reflective | ~15–25% | up to ~72% | ~95% | up to ~93% | up to 99% |
TSER = Total Solar Energy Rejected · VLT = Visible Light Transmission · IR = Infrared heat. Higher TSER and IR rejection mean cooler rooms and lower cooling bills.
Authorized Madico dealer and certified window film installers serving Toronto & the GTA since 2009 — backed by manufacturer and lifetime workmanship warranties.
TSER (Total Solar Energy Rejected) is the single most important heat number — the percentage of the sun's total energy (visible light + infrared heat + UV) the film keeps out. Premium solar control films reach a TSER of up to about 78%. The higher the TSER, the cooler the room and the less your A/C runs.
VLT is the percentage of visible daylight the film lets through. A near-clear ceramic film runs around 70% VLT (barely-there look); a dark or reflective film may be 15–20% (more shade and privacy). VLT controls how light or dark the glass looks — TSER and IR rejection control how much heat is blocked.
Premium films reject up to 78% of total solar energy (TSER) and up to 95–97% of infrared (IR) heat — the part of sunlight you feel as warmth. You'll notice the biggest difference on hot afternoons and in south/west-facing rooms: cooler temperatures and far less glare.
No film blocks a full 100%, but quality solar film blocks up to 99% of UVA and UVB rays, protecting furniture, floors, and art from fading. Many of our solar films carry the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation.
Only if you want it to. Ceramic and clear solar films reject heat with almost no visible change, while reflective films give a mirror look with maximum rejection. We match the appearance to your preference.
Yes — the right film is selected based on your glass type. We assess each window during your free consultation to recommend a film that's safe and effective on single-pane, double-pane, and low-E glass.
Typically, yes. By cutting the solar heat entering your space, your A/C runs less. For businesses, commercial solar film often pays for itself within about two years through lower cooling costs.
Yes — if you're searching for window film GTA, window film Toronto, or window tinting near me, we install solar control film across Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, and the surrounding GTA. Book a free in-home or on-site assessment.
We review your windows, measure sun exposure, bring samples, and give you an honest recommendation and written quote — no pressure, no charge.