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Solar Shatter Protection Florida Window Film Systems, 2026 Safety

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.

Advanced Film Solutions installed shatter solar window film on all Hillsborough County public schools K-12 grades in 2020.

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 3M Ultra and 3M Prestige Ultra, Madico and Armorcoat coatings. Avery-Dennison’s 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.

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

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2026, Window Film Solutions for Energy Efficient, Tampa Bay Region Homes

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay’s number one window film installation company providing remarkable and affordable window film solutions throughout the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Bradenton-Sarasota area.

Our team of experts is armed with all the leading window film solutions from the world’s largest manufacturers of Window Film: 3M and Eastman Chemical.

Our clients select Advanced Film Solutions because of our capabilities as well as choices.

Commercial or residential applications and we handle any size project.

Check your local coupon books for discounts throughout the winter months.

Choices include solar safety and security films that keep out intruders as well as heat, glare and UV

Ceramic choices that stop heat without altering the appearance of your windows and sliders.

Clear coatings that protect schools and commercial properties from impact.

Take the time to get a free estimate and compare against window replacement costs.

Lifetime warranty and the fastest return on investment of any retrofit project for energy savings!

Tampa Bay, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee, Orange, Seminole, Hernando

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Window Film Driving Holiday Comfort. Tampa Bay’s Advanced Film Solutions

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

Tampa Window Film Timely End Of Year Holiday Gift Ideas

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa’s leading window film installation company.

We meet the summer challenge of intense heat, glare and faded furnishings by having the strongest portfolio of window film choices and a dedicated team of 10 installers to meet the incredible pace of business that you’d expect here in tropical Tampa Bay.

Brands like 3M Prestige, Eastman Chemical’s Vista, LLumar and Huper Optik ceramic films.

Security films by 3M Ultra, Vista, LLumar, Armorcoat and Madico

Designer graphics frosted and decorative films by Illusion and 3M Fasara.

Our team has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s list for 10 years and most of our installations are done in less than a day.

Why wait for cooler rooms and lowered AC costs?

Get a free estimate while it’s hotter than. . .

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Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

877-575-3456

Fortify Your Fortress This Holiday Season The Ultimate Gift for Your Tampa Home: 3M Prestige Ultra Window Film

Fortify Your Fortress This Holiday Season

The Ultimate Gift for Your Tampa Home: 3M Prestige Ultra Window Film

The holiday season in Tampa Bay brings beautiful weather, but it’s also a crucial time to think about protecting your home year-round. Between intense Florida sunshine and the ongoing threat of windstorms and break-ins, your windows are your home’s most vulnerable points.

Fortunately, Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay’s primary source for premium 3M window films, has the perfect solution: 3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film Ultra Prestige Series.

This year, give your family the gift of safety, comfort, and savings by contacting us for a free, no-obligation estimate on the industry’s most advanced shatter and solar control film.

Why Advanced Film Solutions Recommends Prestige Ultra for Tampa Homeowners

The 3M Prestige Ultra line is not just a film; it’s a dual-purpose architectural upgrade that addresses the two biggest threats to homes in the greater Tampa area:

1. Unmatched Shatter Protection: The “Ultra” Strength

Tampa Bay is no stranger to severe weather. Standard window glass can easily shatter from debris during a windstorm or hurricane, creating deadly projectiles and exposing your home to further damage.

The “Ultra” in Prestige Ultra refers to its revolutionary, patented micro-layered film construction. Unlike conventional security films that rely on simple thickness, this tear-resistant technology uses up to 42 micro-layers to create a resilient shield.

Windstorm and Hurricane Defense: If the glass breaks, the film holds the shards securely in the frame, preventing dangerous flying glass and keeping the elements outside where they belong.
Forced Entry Delay: The film significantly slows down intruders trying to gain quick access through a broken window, giving you and law enforcement valuable response time.

2. Superior Solar Control: The “Prestige” Comfort

Even on a cool December day, the Florida sun is relentless. The “Prestige” component means you get the best of 3M’s solar control technology without the high reflectivity of a traditional tinted film.

Maximum Heat Rejection: The non-metalized, multi-layer optical film rejects a significant amount of solar heat, stabilizing temperatures and dramatically lowering your air conditioning costs—a benefit you’ll appreciate year-round.
99.9% UV Protection: Prestige Ultra blocks virtually all damaging UV rays, the single largest cause of fading in floors, furniture, window treatments, and artwork. Protect your valuable interior furnishings from premature aging.
Clear Views: The film maintains a crystal-clear appearance, ensuring your spectacular Tampa views remain unobstructed.

Act Now: Get Your Free Holiday Estimate!

The holiday season is the perfect time to finalize home improvement plans and ensure your residence is ready for the new year and the next storm season.

As Tampa Bay’s window film experts, Advanced Film Solutions is proud to be your trusted local source for this market-leading 3M technology.

Don’t wait until the next weather event is bearing down on the coast. Secure your home, reduce your energy bills, and enjoy superior comfort.

Contact Advanced Film Solutions today for your free, personalized estimate and lock in your installation date before the new year!

Christmas Burglary Window Film For Tampa, Orlando & Sarasota

The holiday season is also the time that burglars target homes .

The weakest point of entry into your home is your unprotected windows and sliders.

Advanced Film Solutions recommends that you consider having glazing security window film applied to your glass openings.

These thicker clear and solar security coatings delay, deny and deter entry into your home.

Optically clear these films keep the glass in place against intrusion. Coatings are available in clear and tinted versions so you can also get privacy and the benefits of a solar film like lowered electric costs UV filtering and glare control.

You might also consider our optional attachment systems that fasten the film, frames and glass into one system.

Shatter films are the primary choice for protecting terror targets and government buildings throughout the world. Advanced Film Solutions has earned Angie’s List Super Service Award for the 10th straight year!

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

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Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Window Film Lowers Electric Bills By 30%

Advanced Film Solutions provides solar control window film that filters out heat by as much as 85%

When we eliminate that much heat your air conditioning system won’t work as long or as hard in getting the remaining heat out of your home or office.

The net result is lowered cooling costs that show up on your electric bill bottom line with savings as much as 30-35% per month.

Additionally all of our window film solutions factor out 99.9% of the UV rays that damage your furnishings, paintings, carpets and wood floors and carpets.

These durable coatings won’t limit your views since they are transparent and available in a wide range of light transmissions.

Thicker security versions like 3M Prestige Ultra will stop the heat while providing security against forced entry and smashed glass.

Advanced Film Solutions team of expert installers covers a wide geography from Tampa Bay north to Hernando county, east to Seminole County and East to Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota.

Get a no cost free estimate by calling our offices toll free at 877-575-3456

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Tampa Bay Region Homeowners Compare Window Film Vs. Window Replacement

As Florida homeowners prepare for the new year and the long hot summer that is fast approaching, consumers are considering alternatives to combat hot rooms and rising energy costs.

Most consumers are not aware of the incredible benefits that would be from today’s solar window film.

Built for the hot Florida summers solar films like 3M Prestige can filter 99.9% of the UV and up to 85% of the total solar energy that would otherwise stream through windows and sliders.

Most homeowners appreciate that their clear glass windows are the culprit and typically their first though is a complete window replacement.

When comparing a window replacement to a retrofit application of window film the cost versus benefits should be critically compared.

If your windows aren’t leaking air or water than window film is the superior solution.

Cost-wise window film is 1/10th the cost of replacing your windows.

The performance expectations of window film are NFRC rated just the same as new replacement windows.

Our window film warranty is a lifetime of worry free protection and the energy efficiency of solar films and our Low E films are unmatched!

At the very least you should run your own cost comparisons and obtain a free estimate from Advanced Film Solutions!

With offices in Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota we will show you how to keep cooler and save up to 30% a month off your summer electric bill with window film!

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Tampa Compares Window Film Vs. Buying New Windows Comparisons

Home owners facing inefficient windows and sliders will typically consider replacement with new higher performing glass systems.

These new windows will reduce heat and glare (if tinted) and will certainly improve heat loss and potentially enhance security.

Advanced Film Solutions is one of the largest window film installation companies in the USA.

Our thin film aftermarket solutions are applied to your existing windows and sliders making your windows energy efficient and secure than a window glass replacement at a fraction of the investment cost.

Considerations:

Our window film solutions performance characteristics are in many cases superior to a new window replacement.

These energy savings expectations are measured by the NFRC in the exact same testing measurements as a brand new window.

This means that you will improve your energy efficiency, glare rejection and UV elimination at a fraction of the cost of a window replacement.

Window film installed by Advanced Film Solutions is supported with a lifetime warranty against adhesive failure, peeling and de-lamination.

This is critically important because many consumers have a low opinion of window tinting based on their observation of failed car tinting that has turned purple or demonstrates bubbling or peeling particularly on rear windows.

Window film technology developed by 3M and Eastman Chemical for flat glass residential and commercial applications has eliminated these issues and these coatings are designed to be optically clear, durable and they will maintain their appearance and performance for decades.

Advanced Film Solutions recommends that you get a free estimate from our team and compare our film solutions compared to a window replacement.

With 44,000 window film installations; we can assure you that our solutions meet and exceed our clients requirements and continue to provide comfort, safety and energy efficiency for your neighbors throughout the region.

Call Advanced Film Solutions today at 877-575-3456

Upgrading Window Film For Tampa Bay Buildings

Commercial property managers looking to remove old damaged window tinting should consider calling the experts at Advanced Film Solutions!

Our installers can remove these eyesores and replace the damaged coating with state of the art durable solar and solar security window film.

Damaged film is the result of many years withering under the harsh Florida sun.

UV in the film substrate can fail which results in bubbling and distortion.

Older metal films can de-laminate giving your windows a rusty appearance.

If your windows have these terrible looking films on them you know it!

Advanced Film Solutions offers more choices and the very best pricing for commercial window film.

Exceptionally durable Eastman films like Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik and SunTek.

The outstanding multilayered 3M Prestige and Prestige exterior films. These coatings stop IR heat at the glass. Less reflective than glass they are ideal for deed restrictions.

The Solar Gard and Madico lines as well as Avery-Dennison’s Hanita and Johnson window film.

We can meet any and all specifications and our written warranty will ensure that this never happens again!

Call for a free estimate and start seeing clearly again!

You’ll love the clarity, the improved energy savings and warranty.