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Protect People & Assets With Glazing Window Film

Property managers, asset protection, and security management have the critical responsibility to ensure safety for people and assets at soft target locations.

By soft target we are referring to facilities that may be targeted by extremists for potential explosives where security personnel are not typically employed.

Glass is an ineffective barrier and flying glass shards and debris can become catastrophic during a blast event.

The Federal Government under the auspices of the GSA and Department of Defense have established blast mitigation standards since the Oklahoma City bombing in 1994.

The Glazing protection films installed by Advanced Film Solutions meets these standards and these films provide this level of documented, tested people and asset protection.

It is highly recommended that the film installation is attached to storefront frames using an approved attachment system.

Advanced Film Solutions typically utilizes Dow Corning 995 Structural Silicone which has been tested and approved by the Federal officials including the Army Corps. of Engineers.

Advanced Film Solutions is flexible in the approved window film brands that meet these standards.

Eastman Chemical LLumar, Vista and SunTek
Madico and Madico Sunscape
Saint-Gobain’s Armorcoat
Johnson Laminating
Hanita- Avery-Dennison

There are aesthetic variations between these films but the safety level is equal as all the films represented meet the GSA standards.

Many property and asset protection managers consider solar safety security films that not only provide the life safety benefits but also provide solar heat gain reduction and privacy (reflective combination films.)

We recommend that you consider a free site survey and estimate.

These are difficult times and no one is happy about the need to consider these covert methods for protecting your personnel and assets.

Nevertheless; if you are concerned about a potential threat (think religious institution or schools) than these effective methods should be strongly considered!

Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Offices Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay’s Window Film Leader

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa’s leading window film installation company. We have developed a superior strategic advantage over all competitors in the region.

Leading solutions:

Our portfolio of window film solutions includes the Eastman Chemical’s suite of films including LLumar SelectPro, Vista, Huper Optik and SunTek.

We augment these solutions with Solar Gard, Madico, Avery-Dennison Hanita and 3M Fasara films.

No other company comes close.

Our installation capabilities outdistance our competition with some of the most experienced and talented techs in the country.

No matter the scope of your project we have the capacity and technical expertise that’s required.

No other company has completed more projects than Advanced Film Solutions with more than 42,000 delighted clients throughout Florida.

Take a look at our website and call 813-949-3456 for a free estimate or comparison quotation.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Tampa Home Security Window Film, President’s Day Sale

Advanced Film Solutions, with offices in Sarasota, Tampa Bay and Orlando is justifiably proud of our teams success over the last 18 years since leaving 3M Window Film.

We have consistently striven to meet and exceed our customer’s requirements.

Our installers placed in the top eight in the world during the International tint-off contest in West Palm Beach and we have earned 10 straight Super Service Awards from Angie’s List and an A Plus Rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Superior installations and the capacity to handle any size job including airports, Universities and homes throughout Florida are just some reasons our clients trust their homes and offices to Advanced Film Solutions.

The window film we promote is an obvious essential component for our success. The Eastman Chemical portfolio of window film is unmatched in the variety of choices throughout their many leading brands.

LLumar, LLumar SelectPro, Vista, Illusions, Huper Optik and SunTek to name just a few.

Eastman is the world leader in sales and technology in the window film industry. They have unmatched technology capabilities in thin film and coatings.

This innovative superiority equates to the performance on the GLASS.

Unmatched optical clarity

Unmatched reliability
Best warranty
More choices and NFRC rated coatings.
Best puncture and impact strength for security films.
Leading position in automotive films like FormulaOne and LLumar.
Solid financial strength that supports our lifetime warranty.
Industry leadership.

Get the Eastman Chemical’s advantage when comparing our window film selections compared to 3M or any other competitive window film.

Toll Free for a free estimate: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Bradenton-Sarasota

Window Film For Tampa-Clearwater Heat Control Perfect Balance

Homeowners throughout Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota appreciate the numerous benefits of having solar control window film applied to their windows.

Advanced Film Solutions has provided energy control films on nearly 40,000 homes in the last 18 years.

Our in home estimates allow our clients the opportunity to choose the perfect film for their specific requirements and aesthetic preferences.

Reflective, dual reflective coatings:

Our portfolio of films covers a wide range of light transmissions and heat filtering capabilities.

Dual reflective films present a reflective appearance from the exterior view and a lower reflection from the interior. These films allow for night vision and will give the homeowner daytime privacy while factoring out heat.

No other company in Florida has as many choices. The se films range from our 5% straight through light transmissions of 58-60%

Non- Reflective coatings:

Our Ceramic Huper Optik coatings and Vista ceramic and spectrally selective films are less reflective than glass.

These coatings are perfect for deed restricted gated communities and they block a range of total solar energy from 75% to 49%

It should be noted that darker films in any composition factor out more heat than lighter versions of these films. This includes our spectrally selective films that filter out IR wavelengths.

There are some 3M dealers who confuse IR wavelengths with heat. This confusion leads them to make erroneous claims that a lighter 70% film can block 97% of the heat. This is clearly untrue.

Fortunately the NFRC has established factual, lab tested performance characteristics that highlight the actual performance of their prestige film as well as the Eastman Chemical portfolio we represent.

Advanced Film Solutions provides free estimates throughout the west and central Florida region.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Gated Community Clear Window Tinting

Keeping heat, glare and harmful UV from entering your home is serious stuff here in the Tampa Bay, Orlando or Sarasota Bradenton area.

Many homeowners suffer with single pane clear glass windows and sliders.

Drapes, shutters and blinds may offer privacy and some glare control but they provide very little relief from the everyday harsh Florida sun.

Replacing windows is a very expensive proposition and in many cases unnecessary.

Window film can stop 99.9% of the UV and up to 75%-80% of the heat.

Advanced Film Solutions has the most complete portfolio of Eastman dual reflective films like LLumar and Vista.

These are energy efficient films that offer incomparable heat control.

These films present a reflective appearance on the exterior face of your windows.

This can be a benefit when privacy is required but nevertheless there are many instances when the reflective appearance is not preferred or simply prohibited by your HOA rules or Deed Restrictions.

The solution is our Eastman Huper Optik series of nano-ceramic IR filtering coatings.

The Huper Optik films are dye free so the color is stable and won’t fade over time. This is a significant advantage over the 3M prestige films.

Huper Optik adhesive quality is vastly superior to the hazy adhesives used by 3M prestige

Huper Optik offers more light transmissions including darker 20%, 30% and 35% while 3M is limited to their prestige 40 in their darkest choice.

If glare is an issue (and when isn’t it?) this is yet another superior advantage.

Both 3M and Huper Optik filter out IR wavelengths and of course both films work better at angles (this is a 3M sales tactic that has no merit in fact.)

Huper Optik and 3M are NFRC certified so consumers can get objective performance comparisons by referring to this quasi-governmental agency.

We are happy to provide free estimates and sample films for your HOA approvals.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

Home Security Window Film Protects Tampa Bay Homes

Tampa area homeowners face many challenges throughout the year.

The tropical temperatures bake our homes and offices which results in high electric cooling costs.

There is also a growing number of home invasions and burglary throughout the region.

Advanced Film Solutions with offices throughout Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Pete, Sarasota and Orlando help clients address these two disparate issues with the application of solar security window films on doors, sliders and ground level windows.

Your unprotected glass is an easy point of entry for thieves. Our thicker security films serve to deny, deter and delay entry.

This precious time provides law enforcement more time to respond to alarms and you more time to react.

Our window film security coatings are available in clear versions as well as dozens of combination solar safety films.

Combined these coatings lower cooling costs, provide glare and UV protection and lower monthly electric costs.

Several reflective versions offer an additional daytime privacy feature which is potentially yet another benefit.

Solar safety window film is the choice for asset protection managers who protect retail stores, schools and Federal offices throughout the state.

Homeowners can also benefit from these incredible cost-effective solutions!

Get a free estimate by calling Advanced Film Solutions at 877-575-3456

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 18 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 11 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

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando Window Tinting Comparisons

Competition is the engine that drives business throughout the window film business.

This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone since every industry has its share of solutions providers who fight for consumer awareness and driving sales.

Advanced Film Solutions is one of Florida’s leading window film installation companies.

Our experience (33 years at 3M and the last 18 plus years representing Eastman Chemical (LLumar SelectPro, Vista and Huper Optik window film) is unique.

3M and Eastman Chemical are both multi-national corporations with extensive operations throughout the world and multi-billion in corporate sales.

Both have over 110 years of history from the Eastman Kodak days and 3M (Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing) founded in the early 20th century.

Window film solutions have been employed since the early 1960’s and the window film business has evolved through the innovations in thin film technology and adhesives.

Today’s window film solutions are durable and our window film solutions have documented performance characteristics as codified by the National Fenestration Ratings Council.

Eastman Chemical and 3M Window Film offer lifetime warranties and all window films supplied by both corporations factor out 99.9% of the UV.

Eastman Chemical is easily the global leader in sales and market share. The Eastman Chemical manufacturing footprint far outpaces the 3M capabilities in the window film market.

Certainly 3M has developed leadership in many diverse markets and industries but window film has not been a driving part of the 3M focus.

The Eastman superiority is evidenced by the broad portfolio of window film alternatives and this advantage is punctuated by the fact that Eastman manufactures many of the films sold under the 3M brand.

Whether one reviews the solar film suite of products or the security protective glazing films the Eastman advantage is noteworthy.

The window film advantage for Eastman is demonstrated by the superiority and clarity of the adhesives and the ability to meet consumer’s requirements thanks to multiple alternatives compared to 3M.

Solar Films:

Reflective and dual reflective coatings are the foundation of energy savings heat filtering solutions.

Eastman Chemicals LLumar and Vista Films are available in dozens of choices as compared to 3M’s limited solutions.

Eastman’s non reflective IR heat blocking films easily out-perform the decade old Prestige Film and our Huper Optik films are dye free as compared to the 3M multi-layered films.

Protective Glazing Film:

Here again the Eastman superiority outdistances the limited 3M product offering.

In terms of real world impact strength, alternatives in film thickness and variety of light transmissions and appearance the Eastman edge is unmatched.

Frankly there is no comparison from a consumer benefit perspective.

The only area of debate is the topic of consumer awareness and consumer perception.

Let’s take as an example a 3M re-boxed Eastman Film.

Eastman manufactures a lower quality dual reflective film for 3M purchase and resale.

The 3M dealer proposes this lower quality film and implies that this re-boxed film was made by 3M.

Thanks to the halo effect of 3M and their brand identity many consumers would conclude that this solution is superior to a brand that they are not as familiar with.

Our goal at Advanced Film Solutions is to level the playing field.

Once we make the case that Eastman and 3M are well established corporate giants the true competition becomes the question: Which provider offers the best solution with the best investment return.

In that debate the answer is Advanced Film Solutions and our Eastman Chemicals LLumar SelectPro, Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik solutions!

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate:

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Make Your Tampa Bay Home Cool With Window Film

Keeping heat from entering your home is a challenge for Tampa Bay homeowners.

Blinds, curtains and shutters can provide privacy and certainly the aesthetic appeal of these window accessories improves home value.

Unfortunately the tropical heat remains constant throughout the spring, summer and fall.

How does a savvy homeowner solve this conundrum?

Advanced Film Solutions solar blocking window film is installed directly on the interior surface of your windows.

These transparent coatings filter out nearly 100% of the UV rays while stopping as much as 85% of the heat from entering the interior.

Built for Florida’s heat; these films are warranted for a lifetime and your view is always protected.

In the past window film coatings were darker and typically reflective.

Today consumers have many more choices.

Huper Optik ceramic films are designed to factor out IR heat and in combination with ceramic coatings you can factor out visible light heat as well as the invisible hat wavelengths.

Totally non-metallic these films meet all deed restrictions and gated community rules.

The best time to tackle rising cooling costs and maintain comfort throughout the year is right now.

Call for a free estimate today!

Advanced Film Solutions

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.

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