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After recent shootings in public places, including schools, building managers and officials often consider using safety film as an additional layer on existing glass to upgrade windows and make them...
Low-emittance (or Low-E) windows are quickly becoming the standard for energy efficiency in today’s homes and buildings. Low-E glass helps reduce energy costs and harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays while still...
Spontaneous glass breakage is a very real issue with tempered or thermally toughened glass. Nickel sulfide inclusions, while not the only cause, are by far the most common cause for...
Did you know window films can help protect sea turtles? Yes, that’s right. State and local municipalities of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, and Maryland have for...
This video teaches how to install Madico® window film to an automotive side window. The instructor explains the tools you'll need as well as the steps to take to prepare...
This video teaches how to install Madico® architectural window film products to flat glass. The instructor explains what tools you'll need as well as preparation and finishing steps.
As a window film dealer and installer it's important to understand the visual quality guidelines associated with a film installation. These guidelines vary from automotive to residential applications and from...
Discover all the marketing resources Madico has to offer our dealers during this 30-minute webinar including exploring our Brand Hub, Madico U and much more!
It may be the dead of summer but the film business is coming alive! As a window film installer you're able to solve one of consumers biggest summertime complaints -...
For more than 40 years, FEMA has helped people before, during and after disasters. FEMA is committed to building and developing a culture of preparedness across the country. In support...
April 30 is National Window Film Day! This year Madico is honoring the day by running a Facebook contest for our dealers. We think a photo contest is a great way to...
Window film installers spend many years perfecting their skills, often getting their start as apprentices to more experienced installers. A common debate amongst installers is whether it is best to...
If you are new to the window tinting industry or interested in working in it, you may not fully understand the difference between architectural window films and automotive window tint....
Cool comfort and style are the most tangible benefits you first realize by having window tint installed on your car. Less obvious, but more importantly, is the healthful protection it...
With so many types of window films to choose from, how do customers decide what's best for their homes and commercial properties? A friendly Madico® dealer can help.
Madico® architectural window films are designed to cover every angle, providing energy efficiency along with aesthetically pleasing design to beautify your home or office. Transcript: What are the most common types...
Think you're safe from the sun's harmful rays while driving or inside of a building? Au contraire! Sunlight through unfiltered glass can be just as damaging as a day at...
In addition to all the benefits our window films provide homeowners, Sunscape Window Films by Madico® enhance as well as protect with an aesthetically-pleasing design.
You want window film to make cars look sleek and chic. Not deteriorate over time. Rest assured Madico® window film will look great over the long haul. Transcription: One of...
Madico® stands behind its products with generous warranties so customers feel as comfortable with their purchase as they do enjoying the benefits of Madico window film.
The sun is essential to our everyday life, providing light and heat to the earth. For all the positive things sunlight does for us, it also presents some dangers. Window...
So, you've had window film installed on your car and/or your home or office windows. Is it okay to wash them right away? If not, when should you wash them?
Window film may be best known for reducing glare and making interior environments more comfortable. As time passes, there are a lot more benefits than meets the eye.
Curing refers to the drying process following window film installation. View this video to see how long curing takes and what to expect during this process.
Are there reasons you can't put automotive window film on building glass? Or for that matter, architectural window film on a car? Find out if all window film is created...
More than 50% of skin cancers in the U.S. occur on the left side of the body, by sun exposure via the car’s driver-side and back windows. Alarming? Sure. Preventable?...
There's a myth going around that unfiltered glass keeps your home and office cool. Here's why that's not the case and what you can do about it. Transcript: How does...
While everyone enjoys indoor house plants, most need some love from the sun, too. Will window film stand in the way of the sun nourishing healthy house plants?
When solar radiation passes through a clear glass window, occupants are exposed to harmful UV radiation—whether it's a car window or a window in your home. Find out how to use...
To convince someone to install window film on a home or office, consider this. Electric utility companies across the nation are ready to help with rebate dollar incentives.
The word nanotechnology is used to describe anything that is 100 nanometers or less in size. So, we're talking microscopic stuff here. Yet nanotechnology offers big rewards. Transcript: Welcome to...
Madico® dealer installers make window film installation look easy. But truly it takes knowledge, training, and hands-on experience to build up expertise. Share this video with customers to tell them...
For homes, commercial properties, transportation options—and for those who occupy all these things—window films offer a vast number of benefits to protect and improve lives. Transcript: So, what are the...
Like modern homes, open concept office design is in, too. But when privacy matters, decorative window film can add a touch of class to glass wall partitions for a chic...
Installing window film on a home or commercial property to save on cooling and heating costs is great. Customers saving on taxes is even better. Here's how! Transcript: Madico U...
From kindergarten to college and beyond—where classrooms may be sunnier and administrative offices shadier—window film can balance the climate for everyone.
The Challenge The impressive John Hancock Tower was completed in 1978 and forever changed the Boston skyline. A design marvel created by one of the world’s most famous architects,...
The Challenge The LYNX Operations Center (LOC) building, an iconic building built in 2007, was designed with dark blue tinted windows, yet J. Marsh McLawhorn, Chief Government Affairs Officer,...
The Challenge As energy prices continue to rise and communities across the globe face prolonged power outages due to unprecedented natural disasters, zero net energy (ZNE) buildings offer resilient...
It’s impossible to jump online these days and not hear lots of noise about social media, but within the window film industry, social media has become a vital place to come together...
If you’re using Facebook to build your window film business, you’re not alone. What started as an easy way to connect with friends and family has morphed into a social...
Birds flying into windows and dying is a serious problem in the United States. According to the American Bird Conservancy, an estimated 1 billion birds die each year in the...
Benefits: 24/7 Safety & Security: film holds shattered glass together to protect against the hazards of broken glass falling from a window. Cost Savings: in the event of an impact,...
Madico Graffiti Free films act as a sacrificial barrier to help control vandalism and provide a cost-effective alternative to replacing damaged glazing. Graffiti Free window films are easily installed and...
What Are ADAS Systems, and What Do They Mean for the Window Film Industry? Advanced driver assistance systems (also known as ADAS systems) take automotive technology to a whole new...
The Challenge Marriott International Hotel in Ikeja, Nigeria is committed to exceptional hospitality for its patrons and guests. As part of that commitment, the international chain embarked on a comprehensive...
The Challenge A cellular phone store in Houston, Texas needed protection against the frequent smash and grab theft occurring in the area. The retailer originally had burglar bars covering the...
Consumers and even new installers often wonder what the difference really is between auto tint and architectural films. “Can’t I just use the extra architectural film from my home’s windows...
NFRC specifications are for an entire window unit. This includes the frame. There are 6 different glass types that specs are listed for. They all use the same frame. 2...
E Film is a software package that has been designed to analyze a building’s energy use with multiple film choices and without film. It has been developed specifically for the...
Data Loggers are a Sales Tool that can be used to help validate the effectiveness of applying a solar control window film to existing glazing. These programmable “thumb drives” are...
As a small business owner you do it all, from film installs and sales calls to payroll processing and advertising, often working late into the evenings and on weekends. Madico...
Note to Consumers: This blog post is a high-level overview for Madico window film dealers. As a consumer, you should opt to have a professional Madico dealer remove your window...
As a business owner you understand the importance of selecting the right product mix for your customer base. It’s a delicate balance of offering traditional automotive window films to please...
With a wide variety of shades, colors, and performance characteristics to the window films Madico® offers, we explain three main types. Transcript: What are the most common types of automotive...
Madico® architectural window films are great for lowering cooling costs. And they can be just as effective at keeping your home warm when it's cold outside.
If it's Madico automotive window film, trust it will perform for many years to come. There are some factors that impact the life of window film, which you can learn...
Those who choose automotive window film by Madico® can rest assured they'll have just as clear a view through their car windows as if there was no window film at...
Choosing a window film for your vehicle starts with a selection of different films in varying shades and colors. But no one has to go it alone, as Madico® dealers...
The Challenge El Pollo Loco, a quick-service restaurant chain known for its authentically prepared flame-grilled, citrus-marinated chicken, freshly prepared ingredients and welcoming atmosphere, has been serving the Los Angeles,...
The Challenge Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, Texas is committed to exceptional patient care. As part of that commitment, the medical center embarked on a comprehensive project...
Efilm software helps you create highly detailed and accurate building models to estimate annual utility savings and ROI for our window films. We make using the Efilm software easy...
Increased energy efficiency may not mean much to the average property owner or anager until they actually see the cost savings involved in making these improvements to their building. These...
Madico Window Films recently created a new case study to help you showcase the benefits of Purelite 60 to potential commercial customers. Diaz de Luna Interior Design Studio, located in...
If your window film business employs people - and all but the very smallest shops do - then federal law mandates that you display certain federal labor laws prominently in...
One of the main purposes of Madico U is served right here, in the Business Growth pages, where you can read tips, techniques, and strategies that will help make your...
SafetyShield films and proprietary Anchoring Restraining Systems reduce the risk of death, personal injury and property damage and loss caused by crime or natural disasters. SafetyShield deters the effects of...
How Can Small Businesses Advertise on Social Media? Small business social media marketing can be a game-changer – if you do it right. Creating a strategic small business (SMB) social...
Even though many window film business owners run small companies or single-person operations, you still have to be able to compete in your local market. But how do you pull...
Most small business owners are so busy running their business that it’s easy for marketing to fall by the wayside. Of course, it’s essential to treat your existing customers well....
If you're a window film dealer, creating digital content to promote your company is more important than ever. The rise of social media and digital platforms made companies worldwide rethink their marketing...
As online shopping continues to grow in popularity, online business pages are crucial for success. A credible and accessible website can help window film dealers expand their customer base. You...
In today's world, pictures and videos are some of the best ways to help customers get a feel for a product or service. For many customers, images and videos are...
Whether you run a ski resort or you're a window tint distributor, owning a seasonal business has many unique challenges. Without the proper preparation, managing your business during your fast-paced...
Every business can benefit from having glowing reviews of its products or services on the internet. What people share online can shift the public perception of your brand and ultimately...
One of a business's biggest assets is its website. As online shopping continues growing, it's crucial for your business to have a high-quality and efficient webpage. The more appealing your...
As more marketing and social media tools allow businesses to showcase their unique qualities and excellent customer service, you might find your company up against a more competitive industry than...
Have you considered becoming a dealer member of the International Window Film Association? We will break down the benefits of being an IWFA member, the association’s history, and the resources...
How to Educate the Public on the Benefits of Window Film for Skin Cancer Prevention -- Madico solar control window films are now recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Discover...
The Challenge A Texas school district needed to upgrade the safety and security of its 48 school buildings including elementary, middle, high school and alternative campuses. The district assembled a...
Okay, so you're ready to take on the world. You've opened your window film business, put out your shingle, and ... (crickets). Or, you've had a window film business for...
Black Pearl Nano-Ceramic automotive tint blends beauty, brains, and performance—all in one film. Its advanced heat rejection technology reduces infrared rays by up to 87% to keep drivers cool and...
Pop-ups. Flashing advertisements. Disorienting animations. Multimedia auto plays. That ever-present query imploring us to sign up for the newsletter. These are all some of the biggest things that annoy web users,...
Stock images are defined as the archive of images that can be licensed commercially and it’s a vast and vastly useful resource for a wide variety of applications ranging from advertising...
Premium cars require matching performance from their window tint. WINCOS, a nano-ceramic IR automotive film, combines beauty with sound scientific research for the ultimate in window film style and performance....
Madico Graffiti Free films act as a sacrificial barrier to help control vandalism and provide a cost-effective alternative to replacing damaged glazing. Graffiti Free window films are easily installed and...
SafetyShield window film is multi-laminate blast mitigation window film engineered specifically to perform in the most demanding situations. Only specially trained Madico certified dealers can install SafetyShield window film. ...
Using nano-particle technology, Sunscape Advanced Ceramic premium film offers a unique non-window film look. This film slightly darkens your windows — reducing heat and glare without having any kind of...
Referrals are a whole lot cheaper than advertising. But how do you go above and beyond to turn a customer into an advocate for your window film business?
You may have heard that your window film business needs to stand out to be successful. But what does that really mean? It means communicating all the ways you excel...
You may see it coming around the same time each year. The off-season blues. Time to turn that slow-time into go-time to boost your window film dealership.
There are dozens of reasons to install window film on the windows of a workplace. More comfort for the workers and greater productivity are great places to start.
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