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Tampa Storefront Protective Window Film Selections

Property managers and retail store owners recognize that the majority of store break in’s are through unprotected glass doors and windows.

Alarms react but by the time it takes law enforcement to react and respond the thieves are long gone with your merchandise.

Laminated glass is extremely expensive so your best option is to consider the professional application of thicker (8 ML) glazing protection window film along with an optional attachment system.

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading commercial and residential window film installation company.

Our team of expert installers has more direct experience than any competitor in the state.

We also offer the best choices and widest degree of light transmissions if you want to combine solar control properties along with the security shatter control advantages.

Advanced Film Solutions offers:

Eastman Chemical LLumar and Vista Shatter Films
SunTek
Madico and Sunscape
Armorcoat
Avery-Dennison Safety Zone
Johnson Laminating
Huper Optik

Our films range in light filtering and appearance.

Consider reflective coatings for privacy requirements and heat control while lightly tinted or completely clear coatings may be preferred for total visibility.

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

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota-Bradenton, Orlando

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 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

LLumar Security Window Film For Tampa Bay Home Protection

Protecting your home from burglary brings to mind alarm systems and video cameras.

Typically overlooked are your home’s windows and sliders easily breached by thieves.

Advanced Film Solutions recommends the installation of thicker ( 8 ML) shatter resistant window films that maintain the integrity of your window opening.

These coatings are available in clear and tinted versions so you can improve the energy efficiency of your windows and obtain privacy.

These coatings will filter out 99.9% of the UV as well.

Slowing down these criminals will allow law enforcement to respond to the alarms which should deter theft.

This may be the back to school season but unfortunately it can also become the stealing season.

Advanced Film Solutions protective glazing window film is available in clear and tinted versions. You can get energy savings combined with home security protection!

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

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Time For Tampa Window Tinting Is Now!

Yes- -It’s hot!

If your home has clear glass and that means bright glare and heat making rooms in your home unlivable!

Your vehicle is melting under the Tampa heat!

That’s why thousands of your neighbors have selected window film by Advanced Film Solutions.

Our professionally applied coatings transform your single pane clear glass and sliders into glare blocking UV free glass.

We stop up to 85% of the totals solar energy from getting into your home.

Your AC bills drop by nearly 30% and your home becomes cooler and far more comfortable.

Furnishings and wood floors are protected from UV fading since we filter out 99.9% of these dangerous rays.

Stay-cations will be more enjoyable for your kids and for you thanks to window film.

Toll free for no cost estimates: 877-575-3456

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota Home Glass Security Window Film Solutions

Advanced Film Solutions is one of the leading residential and commercial window film installation companies in the USA.

Our portfolio of solar and solar security films is unmatched in the Tampa Bay, Bradenton-Sarasota and Orlando region.

We have researched all major window film manufacturing alternatives and are experts in providing the best installations with durable high performance films.

Protecting your home from burglars or impact takes a strong thicker security coating.

These films are designed to maintain the integrity of the window envelope.

Highly tested (blast, wind) coatings are available in a wide array of choices ranging from dark to transparent films.

All of our choices are 8 ML minimum thickness and we highly recommend an optional wet seal attachment system for larger sliders and windows.

Our solutions include the full line of Eastman Chemical’s Vista, LLumar SelectPro, Huper Optik, SunTek as well as Madico, Hanita and Armorcoat.

All installations are protected with a lifetime warranty and several Vista choices have a transferable lifetime warranty.

Solar security combination films give the homeowner additional cost savings in lowered energy usage, glare and UV rejection and comfort throughout our long tropical summers.

We provide a free estimate and our objective is to always meet and exceed our customers requirements.

That’s why we are unique by having earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 9 years and an A Plus Rating with the Better Business Bureau!

Get your free estimate by calling our office toll free at 877-575-3456

Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando

Window Film Designed For Tampa Bay, Orlando Commercial Buildings

Property managers and building owners in Florida face a constant battle against tenant discomfort and rising cooling costs.

Clear glass allows unfiltered heat, dangerous UV and glare particularly for east, west and south facing windows and doors.

The best solution is the application of solar control window film.

Advanced Film Solutions has the deepest and widest portfolio of commercial window films.

These choice range from reflective coatings to non reflective films that stop visible light and IR heat.

All coatings block 99.9% of the UV from damaging furnishings and wood interiors.

Getting the job done right is what defines the Advanced Film Solutions advantage.

Our installation team is the largest in Florida and we have completed more commercial installations than any other Florida company throughout the last 16 years.

Whether privacy or graphic architectural film like 3M Fasara or LLumar Illusions is required, or shatter resistant coatings we offer the leading brands and services from Eastman Chemical’s Vista, LLumar SelectPro, Huper Optik and SunTek coatings.

Security and solar films from LLumar, Vista, Avery-Dennison Hanita, Madico and Armorcoat.

Designer films by 3M Fasara.

Get a free estimate by calling Advanced Film Solutions

Toll free: 877-575-3456

Offices Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Solar & Safety Window Film Benefits for Summer, 2023

Through the previous six decades, window film has been demonstrated to provide protection for life and property safety.

Thicker mylar films hold glass in place against impact from intrusion, winds, and blast.

The efficacy of shatter window film has been tested in real world experience and quantified through independent testing by the GSA and the US Department of Defense for force protection on Federal buildings and embassies.

The bottom line is that shatter control window film does reduce the risk of smashed glass and flying debris particularly when the window film is properly attached to the window or slider frames using a wet sealant system.

Advanced Film Solutions team of installers are experts in the installation of thick clear and solar combination window film.

There are aesthetic differences in shatter window film in terms of light transmission and reflectivity.

Clear films are utilized for security objective only while combination solar safety films are used for the security benefit as well as privacy and heat plus glare rejection.

Advanced Film Solutions installs Eastman Chemical’s tested films from LLumar, Vista and SunTek. We also represent Madico films and Avery Dennison Hanita films for specific projects and specifications.

Homeowners who are interested in improving their security protection to reinforce glass openings against impact would be wise to consider the combination solar safety films since there will be an improved return on investment in lowered electric cooling costs and comfort.

We recommend that you contact our consultants at 877-575-3456 for a free estimate and comparisons.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Tampa Window Film Alternative Before Buying New Windows

Many Tampa Bay area homeowners are considering replacing their windows for insulated glass units.

Glass companies will try to convince you that your existing windows are too energy deficient to handle the heat and UV.

They make a case that only dual pane windows will lower your monthly electric cooling costs throughout our tropical summers.

The price tag for a complete window replacement is cost-prohibitive and the payback period is extensive; frequently in the order of 20 years!

There is a better solution: Advanced Film Solutions.

Window film is applied to your existing windows at a cost that is 1/10 that of a window replacement.

The payback is typically less than 2 years and the warranty is lifetime.

Our NFRC rated coatings increase the efficiency of your windows by filtering out nearly 80% of the heat gain.

Glare is controlled and the damaging UV rays are eliminated.

Many of your neighbors have experienced the dramatic difference that window film can make in your home and Advanced Film Solutions has performed more than 14,000 installations in the last several years throughout Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota-Bradenton.

Our philosophy is pretty simple:

We offer the best performing thin films manufactured by the world leader in window film, Eastman Chemical.

We customize the solution based on our clients requirements.

Many homeowners prefer no reflective coatings either based on personal aesthetic preferences or mandated deed restrictions. Advanced Film has you covered with our Huper Optik patented ceramic films.

Some clients prefer privacy that is provided by low reflective coatings like Vista or LLumar.

Many homeowners want the dual benefit of safety, security combined with solar control films. These thicker versions keep intruders out of your home.

Advanced Film Solutions are experts in window film and our team has earned an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau and has been awarded the Super Service Award by Angie’s List for nine years.

Do your research and then call Advanced Film Solutions, toll free 813-949-3456

Protecting Homes One Window At A Time. Advanced Film Solutions

Protecting your home from burglary or shattered glass requires critical thinking and preparation.

You should start by considering that your home’s windows and sliders are the weakest entry points for burglars!

Our security films delay, deny and deter entry!

Security glazing window film is a primary element for improving your home security.

Thieves recognize that glass windows and sliders are the easiest point of entry into your home.

Glazing protection film makes an easy break-in much more difficult by holding the glass in place.

These thicker coatings (typically 8 ML) are available in clear versions as well as a host of tinted alternatives ranging in light transmissions and appearance.

Many homeowners considering a solar control UV solution can opt for these thicker versions of solar films that also provide energy savings along with the built in security benefits of protective films.

Delaying and denying entry will let law enforcement respond in time from your alarm systems and this will deter theft.

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free

877-575-3456 for a free estimate and consultation.

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.