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WINDOWS

AND DOORS

Madico Solar Grey
Architectural Film

Architectural window film is known for commercial
applications, but it also has its place among in the
residential housing market. Madico’s line of window films is
an environmental gift: The film blocks 99 percent of the
sun’s ultraviolet rays while providing added benefits such
as solar control, fade protection, improved aesthetics, and
safety and security. The Solar Grey variety provides privacy
with a neutral tone that upgrades any decor.
Madico window films are composed of thin layers of
INOX Surface Mount Barn Door Lock metallized and dyed, optically clear polyester laminated
with special adhesives and protected by a durable,
Barn doors are attractive “Old World charm” style structures, but they scratch-resistant coating. The film is generally installed to
lack privacy because of their easy opening. The INOX Surface Mount the inside of windows and doors, offering immediate
Barn Door Lock is a quick and easy solution to that problem. Being protection from the harmful effects of the sun. Solar Grey
touted as the industry’s first such product specifically for sliding barn is also available as an exterior application and provides a
doors, the locking mechanism features a one-inch bolt that is activated uniform outside appearance for buildings.
by a one-touch thumb lever or optional ADA thumb lever, and can be Architectural film is a major energy saver. Applying Solar
locked from inside of the room. It includes an emergency release key. Grey will reduce electric consumption by thousands of
The dust-proof strike installs into the jamb instead of on the door, kilowatt hours and cutting cooling costs by thousands of
making it more discreet than typical sliding door locks. A lock only takes dollars each year. Savings are increased by the product’s
about 15 minutes to install from start to finish, compared to the hour ability to reduce glare and reject heat. The film also helps
typically needed for other products, making the Surface Mount a major hold glass together in case of accidents or severe
benefit to a project’s bottom line. It also helps architects, designers and weather, increasing homeowner safety.
homeowners add a product to a house that offers privacy and a For more information: www.madico.com
beautiful design aesthetic.
For more information: www.inoxproducts.com

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