Advanced Film Solutions has been protecting schools and day care centers throughout Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota with security glazing window film since early 2007.
Protecting Our Most Important Spaces: The Benefits of Advanced Security Window Film
In an unpredictable world, the safety of our children and community members is a top priority. Schools, daycare centers, and religious institutions are meant to be sanctuaries—places of learning, growth, and peace. However, these buildings often feature large glass entries and windows that represent a significant vulnerability.
At Advanced Film Solutions, we’ve dedicated ourselves to hardening these “soft targets” across Florida. Our experience includes large-scale projects like the Hillsborough County K-12 school system, where we installed high-performance security films to protect students and staff.
If you are a facility manager or board member, here is why a free estimate for a professional security film installation is your first step toward a safer environment.
Why Choose Shatter-Protective Film?
Window film does more than just tint glass; it acts as a transparent shield. When high-impact force is applied—whether from an attempted break-in, a storm, or a blast—the film holds the glass fragments together within the frame.
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Mitigates Forced Entry: Security film denies easy access to an intruder by delaying entry, providing critical seconds for law enforcement to respond.
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Safety from Spall: In the event of glass breakage, the film prevents dangerous shards (spall) from flying inward and causing injury.
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Privacy & Solar Protection: By opting for a solar security hybrid, you can obscure the view into sensitive areas (like classrooms or offices) while reducing cooling costs by up to 30%.
The Power of Choice: Industry-Leading Brands
No two buildings are identical. During a free consultation, we help you navigate the specific strengths of the world’s most trusted film manufacturers:
| Brand | Key Strength |
| 3M™ Ultra Series | Unique micro-layered construction for industry-leading tear resistance. |
| LLumar® | Exceptional clarity and a wide range of solar-security combination films. |
| Madico® | Renowned for rigorous testing against blast and impact standards. |
| Armorcoat® | Heavy-duty protection specifically designed for high-risk safety applications. |
| Avery Dennison® | High-performance coating that offers excellent UV protection and durability. |
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
