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Protect Your Tampa Store With Advanced Film Solutions Glazing Film

Tampa, Orlando, St.Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota all face heat, glare, sun damage and shatter security concerns!

Storefront businesses like retail shops, restaurants, jewelry stores are targets for vandalism and break and entry..

Whether you have an alarm system and video surveillance is immaterial. These thieves smash and grab inventory before law enforcement has time to respond.

Some business owners have installed plywood like we would during hurricane events. Obviously this is labor intensive and an eye sore.

Advanced Film Solutions installs protective glazing security window film on your storefront glass including doors and windows.

These are clear optically transparent coatings that serve to hold glass in the frames.

We attach the high security impact strength film to the frames to create a complete system that prevents intrusion.

More importantly these systems are inexpensive, effective and are warranted for 15 years.

These are the very same mitigation films employed by the Federal government throughout the USA and major retail stores, landmark buildings, schools and houses of worship.

Our films will still protect your location from impact, shattering and UV damage.

Get a free estimate by calling our office at 813-949-3456

Tampa Bay

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa School Campus Security Window Film

Glass safety enhancement with Advanced Film Solutions shatter resistant window film.

The unfortunate reality in the USA is the high rate of shooting incidents at schools.

This was the harsh reality and whatever one’s political persuasion concerning weapons, mental health and second amendment debates; our primary consideration is student and teacher protection.

One significant aspect of a security approach beyond law enforcement or onsite security personnel is an increase in perimeter protection and access.

Glass is the weakest point of entry for any facility.

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Thicker safety films when properly installed and attached to the window frames have a documented improvement for student protection.

Independent testing throughout the decades by the Federal government through the GSA, Army Corp of Engineering and the Department of Defense have demonstrated the efficacy of these films.

Advanced Film Solutions has built a team of expert installers who are dedicated to performing the best possible installations.

The shatter protection window film we provide are manufactured by the leaders in the window film industry.

These films meet the stringent requirements for force protection and fragment retention and impact. All the films we provide have met these standards.

There are differences in appearance between these films that are primarily based upon the solar safety combined films.

This type of glass safety film combines a thin film solution in combination with a thick shatter film.

The nuances in appearance include the appearance of the shatter film, privacy level and reflectivity.

This aesthetic consideration is important when school safety administrators determine what type of “look” they want for their school.

Privacy considerations become critical for keeping potential threats from observing what is happening within the school.

Highly reflective films will prevent scoping and simultaneously lower interior glare and heat which is a great concern for schools in warmer climates.

Advanced Film Solutions offers the most choices in shatter film appearance while maintaining the highest level of protection.

Contact our team at 877-575-3456

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

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

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay’s Window Film Leader

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 42,000 delighted clients throughout Florida.

Take a look at our website and call 813-949-3456 for a free estimate or comparison quotation.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Window Film 2025, Tampa Bay’s Smart Consumer Choice

The window film industry has been around for decades.

Starting in the 1960’s and evolving through these years in technological leaps of innovation in polyester, adhesives, coatings and nanotechnology.

The improvements demonstrated include incredible optical clarity, durability and efficacy against heat, glare, UV damage and privacy.

The leader in these critical benefits are the folks at Eastman Chemical who manufacture LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik and the Suntek brands. You can find their DIY films sold under the Gila brand.

Why window film and why now?

Clear glass presents numerous issues for home and business owners. There are a long list of problems including:

Overheated rooms.
UV sun damage to wood floors and furnishings.
Lack of privacy.
Glass breakage and shatter resistance.
High cooling costs.

These problems are particularly true for single pane clear glass, tempered clear glass sliders and dual pane IG units with little or no solar light filtering or UV protection.

To be clear it is the case that consumers can decide to replace their windows and sliders with energy efficient windows at a cost that has an incredibly high sticker price.

Window film is the smart alternative to a window replacement or simply living with your current situation.

These aftermarket films provide lasting benefits as stated above. The actual performance has been measured and confirmed by the NFRC which also rates the efficiency of new windows.

Window film will transform inefficient glass into energy smart windows at a fraction (1/10^th) of a window replacement.

Advanced Film Solutions experts provide free consultations and they will show you our wide range of coatings that will meet your specific requirements.

Our choices include reflective films, clear and lightly tinted ceramic nanotechnology films as well as dual reflective films that will not compromise your views or alter the appearance of your windows.

These ceramic films meet all deed restrictions and home owner association rules which are important here in Florida.

Now is a perfect time to compare window film to new windows or suffering with the heat.

Call Advanced Film Solutions today.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456
Tampa: 813.949.FILM
Sarasota Bradenton: 941-822-8841
Orlando: 407-843-9350
Pinellas County: 727-944-3456