The last thing you think about when you are opening your new retail store is the amount of heat and glare your windows allow into your location.
Unless you’ve thought through every possible condition the reality of windows that face east, south or west hits you dead on when your location opens and the Sun rises!
Your employees and clients are hot.
Your inventory fades or worse!
The smart solution is the application of Advanced Film Solutions solar and solar safety window film.
Glare can be lowered by 90%
Heat can be filtered by nearly 80%
UV is virtually eliminated.
Assets are protected from damage.
Security is enhanced.
Tampa, Orlando and Sarasota store and retail offices select
Today consumers have the advantage of being able to do their research about window film solutions using Internet resources like GOOGLE or BING.
Unfortunately no matter how detailed websites are or our online references might be; the number of potential suppliers and conflicting information can make deciding on which vendor to contract a daunting experience.
Advanced Film Solutions appreciates how confusing this decision can be, and we have taken up this challenge by becoming the best qualified window film supplier in the West and Central Florida area.
In terms of our product portfolio we have unique solutions like the Eastman Vista, Huper Optik and LLumar SelectPro window films.
We also represent the Eastman Huper Optik Series which are arguably the best non reflective films and these coatings out-perform the 3M Prestige Series in terms of clarity, choices, durability (unlike 3M we have no dyes in the composition) and heat rejection.
Security solar films include the aforementioned Vista Films along with LLumar, SunTek, Madico, Sunscape, Johnson, Hanita and Armorcoat.
We have a long track record of providing superior installations for residential and commercial clients.
As we bake away; homeowners are spending unbelievable amounts of money for monthly AC bills.
It’s not unheard of to see bills costing more than your first mortgage and some rooms in your home stay too hot throughout the day no matter how low you turn down that thermostat.
Our coatings are applied to the interior side of your existing windows and sliders.
These films offer incredible clarity and high heat rejection.
Imagine lowering your monthly bill by 30-35% and eliminating glare and 99.9% of the harmful UV rays that damage furnishings and fade wood floors and artwork?
We also suggest thicker solar security versions that improve home safety and security by strengthening the integrity of your windows and doors against impact and intrusion.
Lifetime warranted these films will make your home comfortable for decades to come!
Eastman Chemical’s world leader in window film choices include Vista Film, Huper Optik and the market leader LLumar Select Films.
Throughout the long history (nearly 60 years) of the window film industry thicker security glazing window film coatings provided a significant level of protection against forced entry, smash and grab crimes and wind blown flying debris.
The Federal government has used these films to protect GSA and Military personnel and property around the USA as well as overseas.
Blast protection (mitigation) particularly after Oklahoma City focused on a specified level of protection and Federal officials determined a baseline level of performance expectations that many manufacturers have met (documented testing available.)
Advanced Film Solutions is unique by offering multiple brand alternatives but all of our selections meet or exceed the DoD and GSA testing requirements.
Avery- Dennison Hanita Films manufactured in Israel.
There are certainly aesthetic differences as one might expect between these brand offerings.
Metallic privacy and silver films, clear or lightly tinted iterations as well as multiple light transmissions and levels of reflective or non-reflective.
In all cases Advanced Film Solutions offers an optional but highly recommended Dow 995 attachment system that anchors the film, frames and glass into one complete system.
We should note that our single competition 3M Safety and Security Film does NOT offer any documented safety or security advantage over any of the scores of choices we install on a daily basis.
There is absolutely no advantage for 3M or performance benefit measurable by any independent testing; nor can 3M provide any documented advantage.
In fact the 3M portfolio is extremely limited in the selections offered in terms of appearance, light transmissions and reflectivity.
Why glazing security films:
The bottom line is the efficacy value of these coatings.
Thicker 8 ML coatings hold glass in place against force and physical attack.
They are recommended for blast protection and store burglary protection. These films are employed by school districts to prevent intrusion by armed perpetrators.
These films have been tested and have met wind storm small and medium large missile impact testing and cycling
Most home and business owners require solar versions of these films to lower cooling costs or provide privacy.
The dual benefit of a solar security combination film improves the ROI immeasurably.
Advanced Film Solutions completed another high profile installation at an office tower in Ft. Myers, FL
Our client’s executive offices were baking every afternoon from their southern and western exposures.
Temps were rising and the glare was creating discomfort for employees and visitors.
Our crews completed this 4,000 square foot project in two days. This met our clients target and met their goals of cooler, glare free and UV free offices.
Advanced Film Solutions expert installers can handle any size project.
Our team has more experience than any other window film installation company.
Our Eastman Chemical’s LLumar film provides the best warranty in the industry.
One of the most effective home or office glass improvement is the application of security glazing window film.
Protective film is applied to the interior side of your windows, glass doors and sliders.
Thicker coatings these films have been used by the Federal government to protect personnel from blast events since they have been proven to be effective by the GSA and Department of Defense.
Commercial offices and retail stores use these films to protect against smash and grab robbery as well as privacy requirements.
As a Florida home or business owner how do these security films offer you a true benefit?
Advanced Film Solutions recommends thicker security film applications when you are seeking solar benefits like lowered electric bills, comfort and privacy.
Dual purpose solar safety films stop heat and glare while providing the effective barrier against intrusion.
Dual benefit security solar films can block up to 80% of the heat from entering your home.
Privacy from the street.
UV is filtered by 99.9%
Lower monthly cooling costs by 50%
Meets deed restrictions.
Will slow down, deny entry allowing law enforcement addition time to respond.
2024 is closing in on us and shortly our days will be getting longer and hotter throughout west, and central Florida.
We ‘ll be soon hitting 90 degree temperatures and 100% humidity which is typical for our late spring and tropical summers.
Office windows that face west, east and south are the culprit for over-heated tenants and their personnel and visitors.
Combine rising cooling costs and glare and leaving that situation unresolved can have negative implications for your tenants signing their renewal leases.
We apply thin film coatings to the interior side of your windows and glass doors. These coatings filter out nearly all the UV and as much as 85% of the heat from entering their offices.
Tenant electric bills will be reduced by 30% a month and the hot office and discomfort will become a thing of the past.
Economically priced and durable, these films will last for years to come and are warranted against bubbling or adhesive failure.
We provide free estimates and will match the perfect window film for your clients requirements.
Getting the best solar control window film for your Tampa area home means doing your homework.
Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa, Orlando and Sarasota’s leading window film installation company.
We install and promote the Eastman Chemical portfolio because of the depth of product line, adhesive clarity and technology superiority compared to any other window film manufacturer.
Eastman is the world leader in sales and experience.
Leading brands like LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik and SunTek provide the best heat filtering choices.
When temperatures soar above 90 degrees and the humidity is above 100% ( a typical day here in Tampa) there is no cooling down when the sun sets.
Keeping your home cooler is simple with our array of coatings.
There are solar films that stop 85% of the heat from entering your windows.
Lifetime warranty, unmatched clarity and the very best installations from our team that has earned eight straight Super Service Awards from Angie’s List
It’s a sad reality that property managers, school and university security and asset protection management have to consider methods to protect people and assets.
Perimeter protection; including stand-off barriers, etc. increased law enforcement and surveillance and access control are essential components of an enhanced security footprint.
Hardening of your facility glass windows and doors is another cost-effective and effective life safety improvement that has been effectively employed at government facilities, embassies and potential targets of terrorism throughout the world.
Advanced Film Solutions has done our part to increase security and provide protection against intrusion, blast events and vandalism throughout Florida.
Our team has installed glazing security film at the Sarasota International Airport, numerous municipal buildings, Tampa public schools and religious institutions throughout Florida.
The protective glazing films and associated attachment systems all meet Federal GSA blast mitigation guidelines.
The various iterations of security film cover a wide spectrum of light transmissions and levels of privacy. The coatings range from clear to dark silver reflective versions
The key takeaways are that these protective glazing film systems are effective in life safety.
They are economical and practical solutions that should be considered as a major component for your perimeter and building envelope protection.
Get a no-cost estimate and take an active step in protecting your staff, visitors and property.
