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Tampa Bay, Orlando Window Film Consumer Comparisons

Advanced Film Solutions is proud to promote the  Eastman Chemical window film products.

What  consumers may not know is that Eastman Chemical is the world’s largest manufacturer of solar and solar security window film.

Their brands include LLumar, Vista, SunTek and Huper Optik.

Still there may be a perception that 3M is the leader in window film based on their well known Scotch brands, etc. and this inaccurate belief may skew some consumers into believing that the 3M window film is the top choice for residential and commercial films.

This is decidedly not the case in any objective comparison of product depth, capabilities or performance.

Eastman films out-perform the limited 3M choices in each major product category:

Solar Films:

The Eastman solar film portfolio includes a wider choice in light transmissions and appearance.

Reflective and dual reflective films as well as non-reflective ceramic and spectrally selective films.

These Eastman films are all NFRC certified and can easily be compared to the very limited 3M NFRC database. In terms of security films used for life safety and asset protection there is really no comparison.

Eastman’s LLumar film meets all critical testing requirements including GSA, DOD and ASTM and European Smash standards.

Choices include several neutral choices, silver and several dual reflective security films as well as thicker coatings of 7, 8, 11 ml or thicker for various applications.

The Huper Optik ceramic films are IR heat blocking choices ideal for deed restricted or gated communities.

These films out-perform the 3M prestige series as they provide superior heat rejection and better glare control features.

Additionally the clarity of the Eastman adhesives is superior to the 3M adhesives.

Huper Optik is dye free unlike the aforementioned Prestige films, so the heat filtering capabilities of the Huper Film will not degrade over time.

Consumers will benefit by a direct comparison by calling Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Offices: Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton

 

Window Film Protects Tampa Bay Schools & Daycare Centers

Advanced Film Solutions has been protecting schools and day care centers throughout Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota with security glazing window film.

These transparent coatings are thicker and the adhesive stronger than standard solar control window film.

Typically 8 ML thick, security glazing window film is designed for maximum impact strength, tensile strength and puncture resistance.

There are instances when a privacy security film should be considered during a lock down event or safe room situation.

These films will provide visibility from the interior to the street but prevent targeting from the exterior.

The safety administrators for these institutions prefer the covert nature of these coatings.

The appearance of the school’s windows can remain unchanged or if they prefer a lightly tinted coating for energy savings and glare reduction.

The objective is to keep the “bad guys” out and security glazing window film maintains the window envelope.

These films are the very same coatings used on the US Capitol Building and embassies throughout the world.

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading installer of high security impact window films.

Today’s unfortunate challenges for student and faculty protection are the driving force for these installations.

“An ounce of prevention”

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free 877-575-3456 for a free estimate

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Deed Restrictions, Tampa Gated Community Advanced Window Film Comparisons

Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota boast some of the more exclusive gated communities in the country.

Homeowners appreciate the deed restrictions that prohibit activities that can lower property values.

While homes in gated communities suffer from heat, glare and rising cooling costs their deed restrictions prohibit the use of reflective window film.

Advanced Film Solutions offers the best heat rejecting non-reflective window films that meet all deed restrictions.

Huper Optik ceramic films provide the best heat to light ratio performance of any non reflective films.

These non dyed and non-corrosive films out-perform all competitive offerings including the 3M Prestige series (dyed, multi-layered films.)

When we discuss anticipated performance on various glass types (single-pane, tempered, IG, etc.) we refer to documented characteristics as outlined by the NFRC.

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Huper Optik, Eastman Chemical has a wider range of choices than the dyed prestige films.

Huper Optik clarity is superior compared to the multi-layered 3M choices.

Huper Optik offers a lifetime warranty and of course our choices eliminate 99.9% of the UV.

There are many gated communities that have allowed reflective films in their communities.

If the HOA approves than you might consider the Eastman Vista Series or our LLumar Dual Reflective films.

These films are available in a wide range of light transmissions in either the Vista or LLumar lines and these choices out-perform our 3M Night Vision competition.

Once again check our documented results on the NFRC website. You’ll note that our Eastman choices are available in a 5%, 14%, 15%, 18%, 25%, 28%, 35%, 38%. 45% while 3M is limited to a scant 3 choices.

Our Eastman coatings have a transferable lifetime warranty as compared to 3M ‘s non transferable warranty.

Do your homework and research the critical comparisons and call Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Offices: Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

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Competitive Edge, Window Film For Tampa Bay Consumers

The window film business has been around since the 1960’s and you would be correct in assuming that given the tropical climate here in Florida there might be many window film companies to meet the demand.

Advanced Film Solutions began our path to becoming Florida’s number one window film company in 2007.

Prior to this launch we worked for 3M for 33 years. Our experience as south east sales executive and national sales manager for 3M window film was a strong foundation for this fledgling business.

The competitive landscape in 2007 was a daunting challenge.

Our goal was to develop our business from the ground floor by offering the best performing selections of window film using the best installers in the Tampa Bay region.

Advanced Film Solutions has grown during these last nearly 16 years.

We have built the best team of fully trained and experienced installers.

Our film portfolio has grown as well as we have adapted our product solutions to include the NFRC certified films manufactured by Eastman Chemical, Avery-Dennison, Madico, Saint-Gobain and 3M Fasara and Scotchcal.

Our customers matter. Meeting their expectations is the main objective because growth depends on our reputation and positive referrals.

The need in Florida for cooling solar and solar safety films is acute. Advanced Film Solutions is there for you and is ready to make your home comfortable and safe.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando

Get a free estimate by calling Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456
Tampa: 813.949.FILM
Sarasota Bradenton: 941-822-8841
Orlando: 407-843-9350
Pinellas County: 727-944-3456

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Rainy Day, Advanced Film Solutions Tampa Car Tinting

We get more than our fair share of hot, sunny days in the Tampa Bay area; but every so often the rain comes and washes our beach time away!

That may have a proverbial silver lining for folks looking to get their cars, trucks and SUV’s tinted!

Advanced Film Solutions in Lutz, FL has the best heat blocking car tinting films in the industry:

LLumar Select FormulaOne Stratos, Pinnacle and Comfort!

The LLumar ATR hybrid films and our Platinum Paint Protection film.

Call Advanced Film Solutions office at 813-949-3456 and get a rainy day deal!

Stay dry!

Stay Cool!

Tampa Bay, Orlando Window Tinting Comparison Shopping

Home and business owners here in Florida recognize the multiple benefits of having window film installed on their windows and sliders.

These high tech coatings eliminate heat, glare and factor out nearly 100% of harmful UV.

As you might expect given our tropical climate there are many alternatives for consumers to research.

Advanced Film Solutions is uniquely qualified to solve these glass issues based on the following critical advantages compared to our competitors.

  1. Advanced Film Solutions has the widest and deepest portfolio of window film solutions.We carry Eastman Chemical’s LLumar SelectPro and Vista Films as well as their Huper Optik and Suntek coatings.

  2. We offer Madico and Sunscape films.
  3. Solar Gard and Armorcoat.
  4. Avery Dennison Hanita coatings.
  5. Johnson Window Film.

  6. 3M Fasara and 3M ScotchCal Vinyl
  7. Our installation team is unmatched with 2 of the top 8 flat glass installers in the world.
  8. We have earned our 9th  Super Service Award from Angie’s List.

  9. Our window film experts offer their 100 years combined experience including our 33 years at 3M

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate and compare our solutions and experience as well as our affordable pricing.

Your home or business will be cooler, safer and you’ll save nearly 30% a month on your electric bill.

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Offices in Tampa, Orlando and Sarasota

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Educated Consumers Choose Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Window Film

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay’s Number One choice for residential and commercial window film installations.

We differentiate our solutions and installations from our competition in several critical ways.

  1. Our experience is unmatched with over 42 years in window film sales and installation.
    Our background at 3M and as an independently owned local business has provided us with the expertise and knowledge that our clients can rely upon.
  2. We offer every leading window film brand so we know the advantages of a particular film solutions over another. Our starting point is the Eastman Chemical foundation of thin films that include LLumar, Vista and Huper Optik.
  3. Our solutions have the best clarity and performance expectations supported and documented by the NFRC. This takes away the guess work and sets a level playing field for comparison shopping.
  4. We know which film will best match your specific requirements. Light transmissions, clarity, durability and which films match HOA rules or deed restrictions.
  5. Our safety and shatter films meet federal requirements for force protection and fragment retention as stipulated by the GSA and DOD.These specifications include wet seal attachment systems that are a vital part of any security solution.
  6. Our customer service is best in Florida. We have earned 8 Super Service Awards from Angie’s List as well as a A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau.
  7. Our tech are some of the very best in the industry, a veritable all start team of technicians.
  8. Our pricing is always competitive and you will be assured of the best results and solutions without that costing more compared to our competition.

  9. Our lifetime warranty is written and supported by these leading manufacturers.

  10. We solve problems by consulting with our clients. We are never pushy or use high pressure tactics.

The time for eliminating UV, keeping your home or business cooler and safer is now!

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

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Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Deed Approved Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota Window Film

Many of our delighted clients reside in deed restricted, gated communities throughout the region.

There are many positives for living in these communities since standards maintain the aesthetic beauty of the neighborhood.

Solar and solar security window films of the past were typically reflective. These films provided superior heat control and UV filtering but unfortunately altered the exterior “look” of your windows.

Advanced Film Solutions has the ideal solution: Sun. control UV window film manufactured by Eastman Chemical

Huper Optik ceramic films stop heat and glare without changing the look of your windows.

Available in a wide array of light transmissions these films are the best heat to light ration in the window film industry.

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We also provide the Vista Ceramic series.

Now you can enjoy the benefits of window film without violating your deed restrictions.

Condo owners can also benefit from these solar films since HOA’s will approve these optically transparent films designed to filter both visible light heat as well as IR heat.

The combination of these heat blocking capabilities allows for the best total solar energy heat rejection for a non-metallic film.

Free estimates by calling Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456

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Window Tinting The Answer For Your New Tampa Bay Home

It wasn’t an intentional mistake when your home builder determined what type of glass would be included in your brand new home.

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They were hoping to make your Florida home bright and inviting.

If you have a gulf or lake view they were counting on this to motivate a sale.

Your new home does provide that view but there were unintentional negative  consequences:

  • Fading

  • Loss of privacy

  • Easy entry for burglars

  • Ridiculously high cooling costs!

If you are rolling in cash and price is no object; you should call a window replacement company who will charge thousands of dollar a window.

While you are at it, don’t forget that oil change on the Maserati!

There is a smarter, affordable and super effective way to solve these problems:

Window Film

Yeah I know you are thinking that window film is some type of temporary solution that will bubble or turn purple.

Think again!

Technological improvements have taken your granddaddy’s window film into the 21st Century .

First of all these durable coatings are dye free and will last for decades.

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Thin films can be nearly invisible and yet remain effective by factoring out invisible IR wavelengths.

Your window film investment will be less than 10% the cost of a window replacement and our films are all NFRC certified for accurate performance expectations.

Leading solutions by global giant Eastman Chemicals the world leading supplier of advanced window film coatings.

All films have a lifetime warranty and here in Florida that means no bubbling, adhesive failures or haze.

Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota’s leading installation company Advanced Film Solutions provides free estimates.

Call toll free 877-575-3456

You’ll love your transformed windows and still keep that view!

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Tampa Fade Protection Window Film. Taming The Florida Sun

Clear glass floor to ceiling windows may have  seemed wonderful when you moved into your home.

The view was perfect and the openness and bright light made your paintings and wood floors really jump out.

Unfortunately the longer your furnishings are exposed to unfiltered light; the fast these valuable possessions begin to fade.

It’s a deadly trio of factors that ruins your floors and leather couch.

UV: Unfiltered UV promotes fading and the harmful nature of UV is well documented.

All Advanced Film Solutions solar control window films block 99.9% of these rays.

Heat: The amount of heat streaming through your glass is the next third of your problem. darker is better for fade protection and thanks to dozens of choices your home need not be dark or uninviting.

Light: the amount of light is the final third of the problem.

Advanced Film Solutions Eastman Films can filter out up to 95% of the visible light. This might be ideal for a bedroom but most homeowners prefer lighter coatings that block 60-85% of the visible light.

The best strategy would be to get a free estimate by calling our office toll free at 877-575-3456

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Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota