Category: Commercial & Office

Tampa Bay’s Perfect Window Film Makes Homes Cooler

There are many variables for determining the perfect window film for your unique requirements.

It can become confusing so we thought it might be helpful to provide a quick checklist for making the right selection.

 

Residential and commercial window film requires a skill set of installation capability that differentiates itself from car tinting.  The installation company should be fully equipped, insured and properly credentialed.

Advanced Film Solutions has 15 years of experience since leaving 3M (33 years there!)

Our team of installation experts has the most experience in the state of Florida.
We have a superb A Plus Rating with the Better Business Bureau and an unmatched 9 years of earning the Super Service Award from Angie’s list. (Angi)

Type of film:

There are scores of window film choices, brands and appearance.

Reflective and dual reflective coatings filter out heat and provide privacy during the daytime. These films are durable and their adhesive clarity is pristine.

The leader in reflective film and clear adhesives is Eastman Chemical.  These films are sold under the LLumar SelectPro and Vista brands.

These coatings have a transferable lifetime warranty and are available in more light transmissions (including bronze, silver and neutral) than any other manufacturer.

Non- reflective:

The objective is to filter out the most heat without adding any exterior reflectivity to your windows or sliders. Here again the Eastman Huper Optik ceramic films meet the most strict HOA’ rules and deed restrictions!

Solar safety security combination films:

Our LLumar and Vista Solar security films are available in multiple light transmissions so matching your security need with the right light transmission is a breeze!

Advanced Film Solutions

Offices Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Stop Tampa Heat Without Changing The Look Of Your Windows

It’s going to be yet another brutally hot summer in the Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Orlando area.

Afternoon temps are soaring and the humidity makes staying cool a challenge.

Solving rising interior temperatures with window film makes great sense.

Today’s newer technology coatings can stop as much as 85% of the heat from coming through your windows and nearly 100% of the UV.

These window film solutions factor our IR wavelengths as well as visible light heat.

Ceramic nanotechnology film combines these advantages while keeping the appearance non reflective which is ideal for gated communities.

The problem for many consumers was the reflective appearance of metallic coatings. These films do the job but change the look of your windows and sliders.

The solution is IR heat blocking coatings like the series of ceramic films by Huper Optik.

Huper Optik coatings meet all HOA rules and deed restrictions. There are no dyes in these films so clarity and transparency are ensured.

Consumers have a wide range of light transmissions to choose from which guaranty’s superior client satisfaction.

The finest homes in Florida have Huper Optik on their windows!

Free estimates at Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Window Tinting Comparison Eastman Vs. 3M Window Film

Perception Vs. Reality.

Many consumers are familiar with the 3M Brand.

Small wonder because 3M makes thousands of products that consumers use every day; from Post-It Notes to Scotch Tape.

Home and business owners may be less familiar with Eastman Chemicals although they certainly know Eastman Kodak.

Eastman Chemicals separated from Eastman Kodak more than 25 years ago.

Eastman Chemicals is the world leader in window film technology, manufacturing and sales.

Advanced Film Solutions provides superior installations of Eastman window film sold under the LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik, and SunTek trademarks.

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Eastman Chemicals has a broad array of light transmissions and films of varied aesthetics.

Reflective films, dual reflective films and non reflective coatings in a wide range.

All of the residential and commercial choices have been NFRC certified for veracity in anticipated performance.

The 3M portfolio is extremely limited in terms of light transmissions and appearance.

For example our LLumar dual reflectives which out-perform the 3M Night Vision series is available in darker and lighter versions. The Vista films are also dual reflective and are also available in more choices of light filtering.

In terms of security film there is simply no comparison.

Our LLumar and Vista films are available in stronger 8 ML versions in dozens of light transmissions compared to 3M’s thinner limited security films.

Our Eastman Huper Optik series has several critical advantages over the 3M Prestige series.

Huper Optik has no dyes in the composition of the film. This ensures durability and color stability. The 3M Prestige films employ dyes and these light filtering chemicals can be scratched off of the film quite easily.

The adhesive superiority of Huper Optik’s clarity easily out performs the 3M Prestige film.

Our Huper Optik films are available in darker versions (20%-30%) where glare rejection and maximum heat rejection is crucial. Our Huper Drei is the best heat rejecting 35% film in the industry and easily out-performs the 3M Prestige 40.

Compare 3M Vs. Eastman by calling Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions Earns 9th Angi Super Service Award, 2022

Advanced Film Solutions has been awarded our 9th  Super Service Award from Angi (Angie’s List)!

Advanced Film Solutions is celebrating our 15 th year anniversary.

Our Eastman Chemical portfolio of LLumar SelectPro, Vista, Huper Optik, SunTek, and FormulaOne is the foundation for our success throughout Tampa Bay, Sarasota and the Greater Orlando area.

Our experienced technicians ensure 100% customer satisfaction and we meet and exceed all requirements.

  • Best window film installations.
  • A Plus BBB Rating
  • Lifetime warranty.
  • Incredible energy cost savings.
  • UV eliminated
  • Solar safety films with shatter control benefits.

Call Advanced Film Solutions and compare our window film solutions.

The best solutions at Advanced Film!

877-575-3456

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota School Security Safety Film Protection

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading installers of thicker clear and tinted glazing protection window film.

We have completed major installations at schools and government offices throughout the region.

Additionally we have installed our protective films at religious institutions and retail store locations.

Given recent tragic events the consideration for applying security films has an increased profile.

  1. Protective glazing films slow down intruders by hardening the glass.
  2. These thicker films hold the shattered glass in place (attachment systems are highly recommended)
  3. Tinted-reflective versions of these films provide privacy. Personnel can see out while the intruder can not see into the facility.
  4. Tinted versions reduce heat and glare and make the interior rooms more comfortable.

Advanced Film Solutions provides more choices than any other window film company in Florida.

Our choices include:

Advanced Film Solutions team of experts can provide a free estimate and provide the technical support including independent testing.

Toll Free 877-575-3456

Florida Glazing Security Window Film For Schools, Buildings

Protecting your property, people and assets from vandalism, criminal entry or terrorism is unfortunately a growing concern during these turbulent times.

Glass windows and doors are the weakest point of entry and while alarm systems and night time lighting are critically important; taking the addition step of hardening your windows and doors is also crucially important.

Advanced Film Solutions installs a retrofit security glazing film to the interior or exterior of your window openings. These coatings are much thicker (minimum 8 ML) compared to the thinner solar versions.

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These films delay, deny and deter intruders at the glass.

 

Security glazing films are attached to store front frames using a wet seal attachment systems.

These films are available in clear and tinted versions so you can enjoy glare and heat control with additional privacy.

Security glazing films are used by high profile buildings, retail stores, public and private schools and Federal offices throughout the state of Florida.

Advanced Film Solutions team of installers has protected Sarasota International Airport, The VA Hospital and government and retail stores throughout the South-East USA.

The time to take action is now!

Call for a free estimate call toll free: 877-575-3456

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

TAMPA BAY, SARASOTA, ORLANDO

Glazing Protection Window Film Safer Tampa Schools

Protecting our children has become a critical requirement thanks to several unfortunate and tragic events.

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa’s premier window film installation company as performed thousands of installations but none more important than the strengthening of windows at local schools, daycare centers and child care facilities.

Our team installs thicker 8 ML clear and solar security films manufactured by the leading manufacturers in the world.

LLumar, Vista Films by Eastman as well as Madico and Armorcoat coatings. The Israeli made Hanita films are designed to withstand maximum impact from intrusion or explosions.


We use the same expertise as demonstrated when we completed Sarasota International Airport earlier this year.

We highly recommend the optional wet glazing system that creates a system between the glass, film and frames.

This additional safety mechanism ensures the integrity of the glass being held in the frames during a forced entry.

You might also consider selections that lower energy usage and provide privacy along with the life safety benefits of the clear versions.

For a free estimate contact Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Tampa Bay Shatter Security Window Film, Safer Schools Glazing Protection

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading window film installation company with significant capabilities in securing windows and glass openings for schools, homes, religious organizations and retail stores throughout the state.

Our expert installers have amassed an impressive number of field installations so the real world applications meet the requirements of our clients.

The protective glazing films have been designed to hold glass in their frames against sustained forced entry and impact.

These glazing systems slow down attacks and provide additional time for law enforcement to respond.

Seconds can mean all the difference during a life safety situation.

Advanced Film Solutions represents the largest manufacturers in this industry including Eastman Chemicals LLumar, Vista and SunTek Safety Film.

We also install Madico, Armorcoat and Avery Dennison Hanita Safety Zone Films.

Call our office toll free at 877-575-3456 for a free estimate today.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton

Orlando Utilities Get Advanced Film Solutions LLumar Protective Glazing Film

The team at Advanced Film Solutions  completed protecting   with our Vista glazing protection film.

The goal is to provide shatter protection and solar heat filtering with a combination solar safety window film.

This objective has been met with our LLumar SelectPro Vista Luminance Film.

Our team is uniquely qualified to perform this type of installation given the technical installation capabilities of our installation team.

The entire installation of shatter film will be anchored to the glass and frames with our wet seal attachment system.

The superior heat, glare and strength of our LLumar films met and exceeded our direct competition in all aspects and specifications.

No matter the size of your requirements Advanced Film Solutions is ready to meet the challenge.

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota’s leading window film installation company is Advanced Film Solutions

Telephone: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions Airport Security Window Film

Given the recent attacks throughout the world it has become critically important to consider life safety measures to protect people from flying glass; the result of an explosion.

One simple, yet effective measure for asset protection and safety managers is the employment of glazing security window film attached to curbside terminal glass and entry way vestibules.

Advanced Film Solutions expert installers is well versed in the application of clear and tinted versions of these thicker (8 ML) shatter control films.

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The history of effectiveness has been well-documented.

Our security films when properly installed and attached to the frames has met the criteria established by the Federal government post Oklahoma City, 1994.

The major window film manufacturers have had their security glazing films tested independently to meet GSA and Department of Defense standards for blast.

Advanced Film represents the Eastman portfolio of security films that includes LLumar, Vista, SunTek and Huper Optik.

Saint-Gobain’s Armorcoat series.

Madico and Madico Sunscape Coatings

The Israeli manufactured Hanita

Johnson Laminating Security Films

Advanced Film Solutions recommends the Dow Corning 995 wet sealant system to create an attachment system that maintains the integrity of the window envelope.

Our recent installation of glazing security film at the Sarasota International Airport is a ready demonstration of superior installation capabilities.

The entire land side terminal windows and doors are now protected to the same level of glass security as Federal buildings and US embassies throughout the world.

These versatile coatings are also effective for school and daycare center entry glass as well as religious institutions throughout Florida.

Many retailers utilize these films for smash and grab protection.

Call for a free estimate toll free at 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, St. Pete, Clearwater