Given the recent attacks throughout the world it has become critically important to consider life safety measures to protect people from flying glass; the result of an explosion.
One simple, yet effective measure for asset protection and safety managers is the employment of glazing security window film attached to curbside terminal glass and entry way vestibules.
Advanced Film Solutions expert installers is well versed in the application of clear and tinted versions of these thicker (8 ML) shatter control films.
The history of effectiveness has been well-documented.
Our security films when properly installed and attached to the frames has met the criteria established by the Federal government post Oklahoma City, 1994.
The major window film manufacturers have had their security glazing films tested independently to meet GSA and Department of Defense standards for blast.
Advanced Film represents the Eastman portfolio of security films that includes LLumar, Vista, SunTek and Huper Optik.
Saint-Gobain’s Armorcoat series.
Madico and Madico Sunscape Coatings
The Israeli manufactured Hanita
Johnson Laminating Security Films
Advanced Film Solutions recommends the Dow Corning 995 wet sealant system to create an attachment system that maintains the integrity of the window envelope.
Our recent installation of glazing security film at the Sarasota International Airport is a ready demonstration of superior installation capabilities.
The entire land side terminal windows and doors are now protected to the same level of glass security as Federal buildings and US embassies throughout the world.
These versatile coatings are also effective for school and daycare center entry glass as well as religious institutions throughout Florida.
Many retailers utilize these films for smash and grab protection.
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The ship was docked for resupply and their primary concern was the protection of their crew against pirates at sea.
The bridge deck windows were protected with LLumar Clear Shatter Control window film.
The application was further hardened with a wet seal attachment system that creates a system between the glass, frames and the LLumar Film.
This application will maintain the integrity of the window envelope. If Somali pirates shoot at the bridge windows the glass will remain in the frames. This is similar to the objectives of retail store asset protection and school safety requirements.
Many of our local government building have contracted with Advanced Film Solutions to protect their people and property.
The optical clarity and documented performance combined with the installation capabilities of our techs made this smooth sailing!
Our team protected a sister ship last year docked in Taiwan!
If you are looking for secure protection from flying glass and impact intrusion call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.
Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa’s leading window film installation company. We have developed a superior strategic advantage over all competitors in the region.
Leading solutions:
Our portfolio of window film solutions includes the Eastman Chemical’s suite of films including LLumar SelectPro, Vista, Huper Optik and SunTek.
We augment these solutions with Solar Gard, Madico, Avery-Dennison Hanita and 3M Fasara films.
No other company comes close.
Our installation capabilities outdistance our competition with some of the most experienced and talented techs in the country.
No matter the scope of your project we have the capacity and technical expertise that’s required.
No other company has completed more projects than Advanced Film Solutions with more than 23,000 delighted clients throughout Florida.
The 95 degree temperatures, the 100% plus humidity.
The bright sunlight damaging your valuable furnishings and that wood floor you just had installed.
Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota homeowners get window film that solves these problems at a fraction of the cost of a window replacement!
Advanced Film Solutions experts will show you how to eliminate 99.9% of the UV and as much as 85% of the heat from entering your home.
Our combined solar and solar safety security films not only lower your monthly cooling costs but protect your home from burglary.
Choices:
Advanced Film Solutions represents the leading window film manufacturers like Eastman Chemicals LLumar SelectPro, Vista, Huper Optik, Madico, Solar Gard and Hanita (Avery)
Durable lifetime warranty and the very best installations for our team of professionals!
You’ve heard that this is probably the hottest summer in recorded history and whether you accept climate change or simply the reality of this increased heat, there is one simple solution for making your home or office cooler.
Advanced Film Solutions window film is applied to your glass. These clear coatings filter out heat up to 85% and nearly 100% of the harmful UV.
Once installed your AC works more efficiently since there is less heat to handle. Your monthly electric costs are lowered by 30% and your home becomes cooler and your furnishings are protected against fading.
It’s as simple as a phone call.
These films are durable and you’ll have a lifetime warranty against bubbling or peeling.
Our technicians are experts at window film application and our 8 time Super Service Awards from Angie’s List is a testimony for our credibility.
We offer more brands and solutions than any competitor starting with our Eastman Chemical’s LLumar SelectPro Vista, Huper Optik and LLumar brands.
Solar safety films that keep heat out while protecting your home from impact shattered glass and heat.
Designer privacy films that keep prying eyes from seeing into your home or office.
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 Chemicals 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!
High summer temps will be blasting Tampa Bay homes and the AC will be on 24/7
Unfortunately many homes are still not comfortable.
Afternoon heat makes some rooms off limits.
The glare, faded furnishings and escalating electric bills all point to your AC needing a helping hand.
Advanced Film Solutions has an array of solar control films that transform your windows into energy efficient glare and heat blocking systems.
UV is filtered by 99.9% and the heat is blocked at the window.
These transparent coatings are available in a multitude of light transmissions ranging from dark to virtually invisible.
Coatings are durable and will drop your monthly electric costs by 30%.
You remember how much last years summer cooling costs were and lowering those costs this summer will provide a fast payback unmatched by any other aftermarket home improvement.
Advanced Film Solutions covers the entire Tampa area and we have offices in Sarasota and Orlando where it gets just as hot!
You might also consider our dual purpose security and safety films that provide protection against forced entry.
These coatings are much thicker than the standard solar films and can be anchored to the slider frames so entry will be denied.
The aesthetic look of your home will be preserved with our ceramic films by Eastman’s Huper Optik series.
These German manufactured coatings filter out visible light as well as IR heat. This provides better total solar energy rejection which would typically be found in reflective films.
Why suffer through another long, hot and expensive summer?