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Protect People & Assets With Glazing Window Film

Property managers, asset protection, and security management have the critical responsibility to ensure safety for people and assets at soft target locations.

By soft target we are referring to facilities that may be targeted by extremists for potential explosives where security personnel are not typically employed.

Glass is an ineffective barrier and flying glass shards and debris can become catastrophic during a blast event.

The Federal Government under the auspices of the GSA and Department of Defense have established blast mitigation standards since the Oklahoma City bombing in 1994.

The Glazing protection films installed by Advanced Film Solutions meets these standards and these films provide this level of documented, tested people and asset protection.

It is highly recommended that the film installation is attached to storefront frames using an approved attachment system.

Advanced Film Solutions typically utilizes Dow Corning 995 Structural Silicone which has been tested and approved by the Federal officials including the Army Corps.  of Engineers.

Advanced Film Solutions is flexible in the approved window film brands that meet these standards.

  • Eastman Chemical LLumar, Vista and SunTek
  • Madico and Madico Sunscape
  • Saint-Gobain’s Armorcoat
  • Johnson Laminating
  • Hanita- Avery-Dennison

There are aesthetic variations between these films but the safety level is equal as all the films represented meet the GSA standards.

Many property and asset protection managers consider solar safety security films that not only provide the life safety benefits but also provide solar heat gain reduction and privacy (reflective combination films.)

We recommend that you consider a free site survey and estimate.

These are difficult times and no one is happy about the need to consider these covert methods for protecting your personnel and assets.

Nevertheless; if you are concerned about a potential threat (think religious institution or schools) than these effective methods should be strongly considered!

Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Offices Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Home Security Window Film Protects Tampa Bay Homes

Tampa area homeowners face many challenges throughout the year.

The tropical temperatures bake our homes and offices which results in high electric cooling costs.

There is also a growing number of home invasions and burglary throughout the region.

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Advanced Film Solutions with offices throughout Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Pete, Sarasota and Orlando help clients address these two disparate issues with the application of solar security window films on doors, sliders and ground level windows.

Your unprotected glass is an easy point of entry for thieves. Our thicker security films serve to deny, deter and delay entry.

This precious time provides law enforcement more time to respond to alarms and you more time to react.

Our window film security coatings are available in clear versions as well as dozens of combination solar safety films.

Combined these coatings lower cooling costs, provide glare and UV protection and lower monthly electric costs.

Several reflective versions offer an additional daytime privacy feature which is potentially yet another benefit.

Solar safety window film is the choice for asset protection managers who protect retail stores, schools and Federal offices throughout the state.

Homeowners can also benefit from these incredible cost-effective solutions!

Get a free estimate by calling Advanced Film Solutions at 877-575-3456

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Tampa Bay’s Perfect Window Film Makes Homes Cooler

There are many variables for determining the perfect window film for your unique requirements.

It can become confusing so we thought it might be helpful to provide a quick checklist for making the right selection.

 

Residential and commercial window film requires a skill set of installation capability that differentiates itself from car tinting.  The installation company should be fully equipped, insured and properly credentialed.

Advanced Film Solutions has 18 years of experience since leaving 3M (33 years there!)

Our team of installation experts has the most experience in the state of Florida.

We have a superb A Plus Rating with the Better Business Bureau and an unmatched 11 years of earning the Super Service Award from Angie’s list. (Angi)

Type of film:

There are scores of window film choices, brands and appearance.

Reflective and dual reflective coatings filter out heat and provide privacy during the daytime. These films are durable and their adhesive clarity is pristine.

The leader in reflective film and clear adhesives is Eastman Chemical.  These films are sold under the LLumar SelectPro and Vista brands.

These coatings have a transferable lifetime warranty and are available in more light transmissions (including bronze, silver and neutral) than any other manufacturer.

Non- reflective:

The objective is to filter out the most heat without adding any exterior reflectivity to your windows or sliders. Here again the Eastman Huper Optik ceramic films meet the most strict HOA’ rules and deed restrictions!

Solar safety security combination films:

Our LLumar and Vista Solar security films are available in multiple light transmissions so matching your security need with the right light transmission is a breeze!

Advanced Film Solutions

Offices Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando Window Tinting Comparisons

Competition is the engine that drives business throughout the window film business.

This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone since every industry has its share of solutions providers who fight for consumer awareness and driving sales.

Advanced Film Solutions is one of Florida’s leading window film installation companies.

Our experience (33 years at 3M and the last 18 plus years representing Eastman Chemical (LLumar SelectPro, Vista and Huper Optik window film) is unique.

3M and Eastman Chemical are both multi-national corporations with extensive operations throughout the world and multi-billion in corporate sales.

Both have over 110 years of history from the Eastman Kodak days and 3M (Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing) founded in the early 20th century.

Window film solutions have been employed since the early 1960’s and the window film business has evolved through the innovations in thin film technology and adhesives.

Today’s window film solutions are durable and our window film solutions have documented performance characteristics as codified by the National Fenestration Ratings Council.

Eastman Chemical and 3M Window Film offer lifetime warranties and all window films supplied by both corporations factor out 99.9% of the UV.

Eastman Chemical is easily the global leader in sales and market share.  The Eastman Chemical manufacturing footprint far outpaces the 3M capabilities in the window film market.

Certainly 3M has developed leadership in many diverse markets and industries but window film has not been a driving part of the 3M focus.

The Eastman superiority is evidenced by the broad portfolio of window film alternatives and this advantage is punctuated by the fact that Eastman manufactures many of the films sold under the 3M brand.

Whether one reviews the solar film suite of products or the security protective glazing films the Eastman advantage is noteworthy.

The window film advantage for Eastman is demonstrated by the superiority and clarity of the adhesives and the ability to meet consumer’s requirements thanks to multiple alternatives compared to 3M.

Solar Films:

Reflective and dual reflective coatings are the foundation of energy savings heat filtering solutions.

Eastman Chemicals LLumar and Vista Films are available in dozens of choices as compared to 3M’s limited solutions.

Eastman’s non reflective IR heat blocking films easily out-perform the decade old Prestige Film and our Huper Optik films are dye free as compared to the 3M multi-layered films.

Protective Glazing Film:

Here again the Eastman superiority outdistances the limited 3M product offering.

In terms of real world impact strength, alternatives in film thickness and variety of light transmissions and appearance the Eastman edge is unmatched.

Frankly there is no comparison from a consumer benefit perspective.

The only area of debate is the topic of consumer awareness and consumer perception.

Let’s take as an example a 3M re-boxed Eastman Film.

Eastman manufactures a lower quality dual reflective film for 3M purchase and resale.

The 3M dealer proposes this lower quality film and implies that this re-boxed film was made by 3M.

Thanks to the halo effect of 3M and their brand identity many consumers would conclude that this solution is superior to a brand that they are not as familiar with.

Our goal at Advanced Film Solutions is to level the playing field.

Once we make the case that Eastman and 3M are well established corporate giants the true competition becomes the question: Which provider offers the best solution with the best investment return.

In that debate the answer is Advanced Film Solutions and our Eastman Chemicals LLumar SelectPro, Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik solutions!

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate:

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Florida Glazing Security Window Film For Schools, Buildings

Protecting your property, people and assets from vandalism, criminal entry or terrorism is unfortunately a growing concern during these turbulent times.

Glass windows and doors are the weakest point of entry and while alarm systems and night time lighting are critically important; taking the addition step of hardening your windows and doors is also crucially important.

Advanced Film Solutions installs a retrofit security glazing film to the interior or exterior of your window openings. These coatings are much thicker (minimum 8 ML) compared to the thinner solar versions.

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These films delay, deny and deter intruders at the glass.

Security glazing films are attached to store front frames using a wet seal attachment systems.

These films are available in clear and tinted versions so you can enjoy glare and heat control with additional privacy.

Security glazing films are used by high profile buildings, retail stores, public and private schools and Federal offices throughout the state of Florida.

Advanced Film Solutions team of installers has protected Sarasota International Airport, The VA Hospital and government and retail stores throughout the South-East USA.

The time to take action is now!

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

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

TAMPA BAY, SARASOTA, ORLANDO

Tampa Bay Shatter Security Window Film, Safer Schools Glazing Protection

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading window film installation company with significant capabilities in securing windows and glass openings for schools, homes, religious organizations and retail stores throughout the state.

Our expert installers have amassed an impressive number of field installations so the real world applications meet the requirements of our clients.

The protective glazing films have been designed to hold glass in their frames against sustained forced entry and impact.

These glazing systems slow down attacks and provide additional time for law enforcement to respond.

Seconds can mean all the difference during a life safety situation.

Advanced Film Solutions represents the largest manufacturers in this industry including Eastman ChemicalsLLumar, Vista and SunTek Safety Film.

We also install Madico, Armorcoat and Avery Dennison Hanita Safety Zone Films.

Call our office toll free at 877-575-3456 for a free estimate today.

Advanced Film Solutions

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

Making Glass Energy Efficient With Window Film

Window film is an aftermarket solution that consists of a transparent coating of film that gets applied to your home’s windows and sliders.

Thin film technology over the last five decades has produced innovative and durable coatings that can provide cost effective solutions to many of the problems associated with clear glass.

  1. Today’s high tech window film stops 99.9% of harmful UV rays from damaging interior furnishings, wood floors and paintings.
  2. These films last a lifetime and are warranted for a lifetime of performance.
  3. Window film provides glare and light reduction customized to your specific requirements. You decide the amount of light filtering as well as the aesthetic appearance of your windows.
  4. Non-reflective IR heat blocking coatings like Huper Optik stop heat without altering the appearance of your windows. This makes HOA’s and deed restrictions a concern of the past!
  5. Thicker iterations of these coatings are effective means for home protection. The windows are covered with a coating that is used by the Federal Government to protect buildings throughout the USA.

  6. Glare is reduced by as much as 90%
  7. Privacy films are available as well as decorative films for bathroom privacy, etc.

Advanced Film Solutions, with offices in Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota is one of the most respected window film installation companies in the USA.

Our team of installers has earned ten Super Service Awards and an A Plus Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

2 of our installers reached the top eight finals in the Tint-Off Contest held in West Palm Beach.

We are unique by offering the full line of Eastman Chemical LLumar SelectPro coatings including Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik, SunTek and Illusions Designer Films.

We also offer Madico, Armorcoat and Hanita Solar Security Films along with 3M Fasara and 3M ScotchCal.

Window film is the most effective retrofit home improvement with the fastest ROI of any other home energy improvement solution.

Get a free estimate and start enjoying a cooler, UV energy efficient home!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

Home Security & Solar Window Film Designed For Tampa Florida Living

Thousands of your Florida neighbors have made the decision to have solar control window film applied to their home’s windows.

These films filter out heat, UV and glare.

Advanced Film Solutions recommends that you consider thicker safety and security window films that provide that same solar benefit while also protecting your home from burglary.

Our safety films are 8 ML thick and the puncture strength and tensile strength meet the same strict requirements that Federal offices and military bases employ for force protection.

Many clients enhance their security with optional wet sealant attachment systems that bind the film, glass and frames into one system.

Advanced Film Solutions has the largest portfolio of solar security combination window films including our Eastman LLumar SelectPro Vista Films, LLumar, Huper Optik and SunTek.

Call for a free estimate and get safer and cooler throughout the year!

(Which by the way is here already given our afternoon temps!)

Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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

Tampa Window Film End Of Year Holiday Gift Ideas

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

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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 Eastman Chemical’s Vista, LLumar and Huper Optik ceramic films.

Security films by 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.

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Why wait for cooler rooms and lowered AC costs?

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

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

877-575-3456

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.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota