Keeping your Tampa Bay, Orlando or Sarasota home safer and cooler is certainly on many homeowners minds as we head into 2026!
Homes with clear single pane glass have several problems that can be resolved by an application of solar security window film.
Thicker solar security films stop heat from entering through the windows while strengthening your glass from criminal entry, flying debris or accidents.
Advanced Film Solutions has installed safety solar films on thousands of homes and businesses throughout west and central Florida.
Our 3M Ultra, 3M Prestige Ultra or Eastman Chemical LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik coatings can lower monthly electric bills by 30% and stop nearly 80% of the heat from entering your home.
These coatings also eliminate 99.9% of harmful UV rays.
How strong are these films?
Our solar security films are the exact same films used by the Federal Government to protect government offices from bomb blasts. At minimum our 8 ML thick coatings meet GSA and DOD performance criteria.
Winter is here and the Christmas holidays are approaching and while the temperatures in Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota are down slightly; the never ending battle with glare never ends!
Home and business owners face a constant fight with glare!
Your kitchen and dining room windows make that Christmas feast an uncomfortable experience for your family and guests.
Some windows are impossible to cover with shutters or blinds and doing so blocks the view.
Advanced Film Solutions solves the glare problems by applying a transparent coating to the inside of your windows.
This optically transparent film stops nearly 100% of the UV at the window and will filter glare up to 90%; depending on the film YOU select.
In the home pictured above we are stopping 86% of the glare along with 80% of the heat and 99.9% of the UV.
The “look” of your windows is customized for your specific requirements.
Make your home glare free by calling Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate at 877-575-3456
Most consumers have a limited amount of information concerning window film.
Checking online can eliminate some obvious issues since everyone claims to have the best solutions, etc.
Fortunately consumers can get detailed performance characteristics thanks to the NFRC which is a quasi-governmental agency that is the repository for factual, lab tested specifications for leading window film brands.
The NFRC (Click here) was developed to demonstrate accuracy in light of the anticipated energy savings that would eventually lead to Energy Star ratings.
While the intention of window film manufacturers to comply with the strict testing data imposed is admirable, an unintended virtue of the NFRC is to dispel numerous exaggerations frequently espoused during competitive sales calls and demonstrations.
Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading commercial and residential window film installation companies.
We remain steadfast in highlighting factual performance expectations and real-world film comparisons.
Here are a few examples:
3M Window Film is the well known superior window film solution for homes and condos that are under deed restrictions. Our Prestige and Prestige Ultra film meets all HOA rules and is virtually invisible on your windows and sliders.
IR heat blocking films like 3M Prestige and Huper Optik filter out a large percentage of the IR wavelengths as IR wavelengths make up more than 50% of total solar energy (Heat)
The remaining portion of heat is a factor of visible light being filtered.
Advanced Film Solutions represents 3M and Eastman Chemical and their portfolio of Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik coatings.
We prefer facts.
Documented performance and results.
Advanced Film Solutions has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 13 years the only Florida company that can match that!
We are rated A Plus for 17 straight years by the Better Business Bureau.
We offer multiple solutions to match our clients requirements.
Solar control window film maintains comfort in your home while reducing glare and filtering out nearly 100% of the UV.
THICKER SAFETY AND SECURITY VERSIONS PERFORM THE HEAT FILTERING FUNCTION WHILE IMPROVING GLASS SECURITY
Summer savings are available throughout the entire month and our team of expert installers provide the perfect lifetime warranted installations.
We offer the widest range of light transmissions and appearance.
Our custom solutions includes non reflective 3M Prestige Ultra, Huper Optik ceramic films and Eastman’s LLumar and Vista solar and solar security films designed to promote home safety and security.
You’ve heard that this is probably the hottest summer in recorded history and whether you accept climate change or simply the reality of this increased heat, there is one simple solution for making your home or office cooler.
Advanced Film Solutions window film is applied to your glass. These clear coatings filter out heat up to 85% and nearly 100% of the harmful UV.
Once installed your AC works more efficiently since there is less heat to handle. Your monthly electric costs are lowered by 30% and your home becomes cooler and your furnishings are protected against fading.
It’s as simple as a phone call.
These films are durable and you’ll have a lifetime warranty against bubbling or peeling.
Our technicians are experts at window film application and our 13 time Super Service Awards from Angie’s List is a testimony for our credibility.
We offer more brands and solutions than any competitor starting with our Eastman Chemical’s LLumar SelectPro Vista, Huper Optik, 3M Prestige and LLumar brands.
Solar safety films that keep heat out while protecting your home from impact shattered glass and heat.
Designer privacy films that keep prying eyes from seeing into your home or office.
Thanks to GOOGLE consumers can do their own research about window film solutions.
There are some very good sites to do your window film homework like the IWFA and the NFRC.
Advanced Film Solutions is a family owned window film installation company that services the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota Bradenton area of Florida.
Simply put we offer the widest and deepest selection of window film in Florida.
We offer Madico and Sunscape along with Solar Gard, Avery-Dennison’s Hanita and Johnson Window Film.
Most recently we have added 3M Window Film to our portfolio. This includes the amazing Prestige Window Film as well as the 3M security window film selections.
We deal with facts.
Which film will solve our client’s requirements in terms of appearance, heat rejection, and investment return?
The consumer (YOU!) have your specific requirements that may include a non metallic appearance or a deed restriction that specifies the type of film you should consider.
Advanced Film Solutions has earned the Super service Award from Angie’s List for 10 straight years which in the window film business is unique for Florida dealers.
We have also earned the Best Of Home Advisor Award for the last several years.
Our A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau is another feature in our cap!
Solar control window film will filter out 99.9% of damaging UV rays while stopping up to 85% of the heat from entering your home or office.
Lighter non reflective ceramic films stop heat without altering the aesthetics of your glass or interfering with your views.
Lowered electric bills by 30% a month and combination solar safety films that provide the cooling comfort benefits with home and office security films.
Advanced Film Solutions can lower your monthly electric bill by 30% throughout the summer months. Cooler comfortable and glare free.
All coatings have a lifetime warranty!
Call for a free estimate and start cooling your home today!
The unfortunate reality in the USA is the high rate of shooting incidents at schools.
This was the harsh reality and whatever one’s political persuasion concerning weapons, mental health and second amendment debates; our primary consideration is student and teacher protection.
One significant aspect of a security approach beyond law enforcement or onsite security personnel is an increase in perimeter protection and access.
Glass is the weakest point of entry for any facility.
Thicker safety films when properly installed and attached to the window frames have a documented improvement for student protection.
Independent testing throughout the decades by the Federal government through the GSA, Army Corp of Engineering and the Department of Defense have demonstrated the efficacy of these films.
Advanced Film Solutions has built a team of expert installers who are dedicated to performing the best possible installations.
The shatter protection window film we provide are manufactured by the leaders in the window film industry.
These films meet the stringent requirements for force protection and fragment retention and impact. All the films we provide have met these standards.
There are differences in appearance between these films that are primarily based upon the solar safety combined films.
This type of glass safety film combines a thin film solution in combination with a thick shatter film.
The nuances in appearance include the appearance of the shatter film, privacy level and reflectivity.
This aesthetic consideration is important when school safety administrators determine what type of “look” they want for their school.
Privacy considerations become critical for keeping potential threats from observing what is happening within the school.
Highly reflective films will prevent scoping and simultaneously lower interior glare and heat which is a great concern for schools in warmer climates.
Advanced Film Solutions offers the most choices in shatter film appearance while maintaining the highest level of protection.
