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Sun Control Safety Security Window Film, Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota

We look through windows every day, but it’s easy to overlook the safety risks they present.

When windows or sliders shatter, serious injuries can result.

Injuries can occur from opening or closing the window or pushing on it too hard; sometimes they occur without any contact at all.

Use Shatter Retention Window Film to Reduce the Risk of Shattering

The aftermarket installation of thick clear or solar safety film in windows with which impact is likely, such as floor-length windows, sliders, doors containing glass, or windows in common areas of residence halls or crowded hallways is critically important.

Advanced Film Solutions is expert in the proper installation and anchoring of shatter film.

This specialized capability has been acquired over decades of installation experience. It is a serious obligation to leave every installation with the assurance that the window film was properly installed according to manufacturers specifications.

The choice of film:

Advanced Film Solutions has successfully installed shatter film at thousands of homes and offices, retail stores and educational institutions to name a few.

Our experience at 3M for 33 years and more recently the last 16 years since we launched our family owned window film dealership.

We have developed a long respectful relationship with multiple security film manufacturers all of whom have demonstrated safety efficacy and optical clarity and long-term durability.

Beyond that; these safety films have all met the objective criteria of independent testing conducted by Federal agencies like the GSA and Department of Defense.

The health and life safety performance of the Eastman, Madico, Saint-Gobain, Avery Dennison and 3M are equivalent.

The differences are specifically related to the aesthetic variations including light transmission, clarity, reflectivity from the exterior view or the interior view.

Our experience and industry knowledge guide our consulting direction and we have found the LLumar and Vista security and solar films as the most flexible in meeting client expectations. This is not to say that these films meet a higher safety level but rather these films match our client’s aesthetic preferences.

Glass safety in homes and commercial government buildings is a critical issue.

Schools, religious institutions, retail stores and government buildings have all employed these shatter films to protect students, teachers, parishioners and visitors.

The time to implement glass protection window film is now!

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Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, Orlando

877-575-3456

Tampa Home Window Tinting LLumar Experts, Advanced Film Solutions

Advanced Film Solutions, with offices in Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando is the leading installation company for residential and commercial window film applications.

We represent the leading technology thin film coatings manufacturers led by Eastman Chemical and their outstanding LLumar Select Vista Film, LLumar and Huper Optik ceramic coatings.

Home and business owners should do their research and select a company with superior references and credentials.

Better Business Bureau Rating of A Plus
Fully insured
No sub-contractors

Lifetime Warranty
Super Service Award Angie’s List
More than 27,000 installations in the last 16 years.

Every so often we are called in by our manufacturer’s to assist one of their clients who made the unfortunate decision to have a local car tinter apply film on their home.

The car tinting film is not designed to withstand the Florida climate on flat glass (home or commercial property)

These folks may offer a low ball price but to coin a phrase “You get what you pay for!”

In one recent home what they got was bubbles and a purple hazy mess after only 3 years.

The car tinter refused to honor any warranty and the manufacturer requested that Advanced Film Solutions rip off that car tinting mess an install a high performance LLumar film in it’s place.

My first point is to highlight the fact that Eastman honored their warranty despite the fact that the wrong film was installed on a high end home. The customer was made completely whole!

My second point is that Advanced Film Solutions was asked to do the heavy lifting by removing all the defective film. We were trusted because we do exactly what we promise our clients we will do every day.

The third point is to follow “Caveat Emptor” Buyer Beware!

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

Give us an opportunity to match the perfect film for your requirements.

Lifetime warranty

No games

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Tampa Bay Homes Cooler With Advanced Film Solutions Window Tinting

Floridians battle heat, glare and fading of furnishings throughout the entire year.

Many new homeowners discover that their rooms get hot throughout the day since there is limited tree shading and some of these trees were lost during recent wind storms!

Advanced Film Solutions has The perfect solution.

Solar control window film coatings that are applied to the interior side of your existing windows and sliders.

These coatings filter heat, glare and UV and various iterations of these films in thicker (8 ML) versions act as a barrier against forced entry and impact.

Having glazing protection film with solar control properties makes sense!

Advanced Film Solutions team of expert installers have completed more than 26,000 home and commercial installations throughout the grater Tampa bay, Sarasota and Orlando areas.

Our clients enjoy lower cooling costs, reduced glare and heat and safer more comfortable homes.

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

Because it’s always hot in Tampa!

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Offices Tampa Bay, Sarasota-Bradenton, Orlando

Tampa Bay Compares Window Film Vs. Window Replacement

As Florida homeowners prepare for 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 enjoyed with today’s solar window film.

Built for the hot Florida summers our solar films 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 Shatter Window Film, Safer Living, Covert Protection

Glass is the weakest point in a building’s security profile.

After all it only takes a few seconds to smash through glass.

Burglars understand this and reinforcing window and door openings is the first step in a security improvement plan.

Advanced Film Solutions are experts in protective glazing window film applications having installed our security films in thousands of stores, schools, religious organizations and homes throughout the last thirteen years.

Our team has protected the Sarasota International Airport as one prime example for blast protection.

Thicker security films are designed to hold glass in place particularly when reinforced with a attachment system that locks the glass into the frames around the glass.

Our portfolio of shatter films is unmatched and these films all meet GSA standards and Department of Defense specifications.

Eastman Chemical LLumar and Vista Films are available in multiple light filtering choices including dual reflective versions.

Eastman’s Suntek Films

Madico and Sunscape

Solar Gard Armorcoat

Avery-Dennison Hanita Safety Zone

Johnson Laminating

Get a free estimate and create the level of protection that can slow down intruders allowing law enforcement to respond.

Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Offices in Tampa, Orlando and Sarasota

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”

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2023, Tampa Home Security & Solar Window Film Benefits

Keeping your Tampa Bay, Orlando or Sarasota home safer and cooler is certainly on many homeowners minds as we head into 2023!

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 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.

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Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota Winter Window Tinting

Commercial property managers, business owners and facility managers are keenly aware of the negative outcome of clear glass storefront glass.

Unfiltered heat.
UV damage to inventory.
Unfiltered glare
No security protection from burglary, smash and grab.
Rising electric cooling costs.

Advanced Film Solutions team of experts can assist you in selecting the ideal window film to solve your problems.

There is a wide variety of choices available and no other window film installation company has as many choices and carries as many major window film brands.

These choices include Eastman Chemical’s LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik and SunTek.

Our solar security protective glazing films include the aforementioned LLumar and Vista Eastman choices along with Armorcoat, Madico, Johnson, Hanita Suntek and Huper Optik.

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Upgrading Window Film For Tampa Bay Commercial 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 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.

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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.

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.
We offer Madico and Sunscape films.
Solar Gard and Armorcoat.
Avery Dennison Hanita coatings.
Johnson Window Film.
3M Fasara and 3M ScotchCal Vinyl
Our installation team is unmatched with 2 of the top 8 flat glass installers in the world.
We have earned our 9th Super Service Award from Angie’s List.
Our window film experts offer their 100 years combined experience including our 33 years at 3M