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Tampa Bay Compares Window Film Vs. Window Replacement

As Florida homeowners prepare for the long hot summer that is fast approaching, consumers are considering alternatives to combat hot rooms and rising energy costs.

Most consumers are not aware of the incredible benefits that would be enjoyed with today’s solar window film.

Built for the hot Florida summers our solar films can filter 99.9% of the UV and up to 85% of the total solar energy that would otherwise stream through windows and sliders.

Most homeowners appreciate that their clear glass windows are the culprit and typically their first though is a complete window replacement.

When comparing a window replacement to a retrofit application of window film the cost versus benefits should be critically compared.

If your windows aren’t leaking air or water than window film is the superior solution.

Cost-wise window film is 1/10th the cost of replacing your windows.

The performance expectations of window film are NFRC rated just the same as new replacement windows.

Our window film warranty is a lifetime of worry free protection and the energy efficiency of solar films and our Low E films are unmatched!

At the very least you should run your own cost comparisons and obtain a free estimate from Advanced Film Solutions!

With offices in Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota we will show you how to keep cooler and save up to 30% a month off your summer electric bill with window film!

Call toll free: 877-575-3456

Coolest Tampa Bay & Orlando Offices With Advanced Film Solutions, Window Tinting

Keeping your tenants cooler and glare free is a critical concern for most Florida property managers.

Constant bright sunlight combined with heat and UV can make the work day a brutal experience.

It becomes nearly impossible to see the computer screen and blinds and shades may stop some glare but the heat is never resolved.

That’s why property managers throughout Florida rely on Advanced Film Solutions.

Our Solar control light filtering coatings will stop as much as 90% of the glare and 85% of the heat from entering your office windows.

These durable coatings stop 99.9% of the UV as well.

Tenants will stop complaining about hot spots and disgruntled employees and that means a happy client!

Advanced Film Solutions can handle any size project throughout west and central Florida.

Call for a free estimate at 877-575-3456

Gulf Coast UV, Glare, Heat Fighting Window Film Solutions

Fighting glare in your home can be a full time job.

TV’s laptops and tablets reflecting the bright sun.

Overheated rooms and faded furnishings!

Ridiculous cooling costs that get higher every Tampa summer.

The solution is solar control window film installed by Advanced Film Solutions!

Our sun control film stops up to 95% of the glare, 99.9% of the UV and 80% of the total solar energy from entering your home.

Cooler homes and lowered utility costs by up to 30% in a variety of choices including LLumar SelectPro , Vista Film or Huper Optik ceramic films.

Prepare your home by getting a free estimate!

Toll free: 877-575-3456

Tampa & Orlando LLumar Window Film UV Protection Stops Fading

We can see the long term effects of bright light and UV damage on our home’s furnishings, wood floors, paintings and carpets.

Its a never ending battle as you watch your paintings, carpets and furniture get lighter every day.

Bright light, heat and unfiltered UV rays are the culprits!

The constant heat makes the wood lighter and there seems to be no easy solution!

Advanced Film Solutions can solve your fading problems with our optically clear UV filtering solar films.

Thin films are applied to the interior side of your windows. These transparent coatings stop 99.9% of the UV from entering your home.

Homeowners now can protect their precious artwork, photo’s and furnishings while blocking heat and glare.

These coatings are warranted for a lifetime of protection and your custom solution is fine tuned to your specific requirements and goals.

Darker films can provide privacy and combination solar security films provide home protection against forced entry.

Lighter coatings filter infrared wavelengths so your home’s aesthetic qualities will not be altered.

Free estimates when you call 877-575-3456 for an appointment.

Why wait for your home to fade?

Protecting Furnishings From Fading, Tampa Bay Window Tinting

Watching your furnishings, wood floors and paintings get lighter each season isn’t a pleasant experience.

The culprit?

Clear glass windows and sliders that let in all the light, heat and UV relentlessly into your home.

The solution?

Advanced Film Solutions window tinting.

All of our window film choices filter out 99.9% of harmful UV rays. There are a variety of light transmissions to select from that limit heat and light that also contribute to fading.

You choose the perfect balance between light and heat for your rooms.

We offer non-reflective IR heat blocking films along with reflective and dual reflective choices that match your privacy concerns and deed restrictions when applicable.

Your views are preserved and your furnishings and artwork are protected.

These coatings are also extremely beneficial in limiting health risks due to the UV. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends these films to protect you and your loved ones.

Advanced Film Solutions has offices in Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando.

Call 877-575-3456 for a free estimate.

Tampa Bay Protects Wood, Artwork & Furnishings With LLumar Advanced Film Solutions

You can see the steady fading of your furnishings, artwork and wood thanks to the relentless onslaught of light, heat and UV rays that stream in through your windows.

Blinds and curtains won’t stop UV damage and do very little to filter out heat.

Advanced Film Solutions with offices in Tampa Bay, St. Pete-Clearwater, Orlando and Sarasota-Bradenton has the best solution.

Our Eastman solar control UV window film stops 99.9% of the harmful UV rays from entering your home.

Combined with light management and heat filtering capabilities we design the best fit for your specific requirements.

Our films are applied to the interior face of your windows and sliders.

The aesthetic appearance of your glass is based on YOUR preferences.

These applied films are warranted for a lifetime of comfort and fade protection.

We also offer combination security and solar films to give your home protection against burglary or accidental glass breakage.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Tampa Bay, Orlando Window Film Consumer Comparisons

Advanced Film Solutions is proud to promote the Eastman Chemical window film products.

What consumers may not know is that Eastman Chemical is the world’s largest manufacturer of solar and solar security window film.

Their brands include LLumar, Vista, SunTek and Huper Optik.

Still there may be a perception that 3M is the leader in window film based on their well known Scotch brands, etc. and this inaccurate belief may skew some consumers into believing that the 3M window film is the top choice for residential and commercial films.

This is decidedly not the case in any objective comparison of product depth, capabilities or performance.

Eastman films out-perform the limited 3M choices in each major product category:

Solar Films:

The Eastman solar film portfolio includes a wider choice in light transmissions and appearance.

Reflective and dual reflective films as well as non-reflective ceramic and spectrally selective films.

These Eastman films are all NFRC certified and can easily be compared to the very limited 3M NFRC database. In terms of security films used for life safety and asset protection there is really no comparison.

Eastman’s LLumar film meets all critical testing requirements including GSA, DOD and ASTM and European Smash standards.

Choices include several neutral choices, silver and several dual reflective security films as well as thicker coatings of 7, 8, 11 ml or thicker for various applications.

The Huper Optik ceramic films are IR heat blocking choices ideal for deed restricted or gated communities.

These films out-perform the 3M prestige series as they provide superior heat rejection and better glare control features.

Additionally the clarity of the Eastman adhesives is superior to the 3M adhesives.

Huper Optik is dye free unlike the aforementioned Prestige films, so the heat filtering capabilities of the Huper Film will not degrade over time.

Consumers will benefit by a direct comparison by calling Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Offices: Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota-Bradenton

Tampa Life More Comfortable With Advanced Film Solutions

It’s cooler today but we should be back in the 80’s by Friday!

Now is a perfect time to improve the energy efficiency of your windows and sliders with an application of our Eastman LLumar, Vista or Huper Optik ceramic window film..

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

These transparent coatings eliminate UV, stop up to 85% of the outside heat from entering your home and stops glare at the glass.

By having our fast payback films installed on your windows your electric bill will be reduced by up to 30% a month since we make your AC more efficient since it doesn’t have to work as hard to eliminate the heat.

Advanced Film Solutions will provide a free estimate by calling 813-949-3456

Stop the heat inside and make your home a safer cooler, comfortable place to stay.

Deed Restrictions, Tampa Gated Community Advanced Window Film Comparisons

Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota boast some of the more exclusive gated communities in the country.

Homeowners appreciate the deed restrictions that prohibit activities that can lower property values.

While homes in gated communities suffer from heat, glare and rising cooling costs their deed restrictions prohibit the use of reflective window film.

Advanced Film Solutions offers the best heat rejecting non-reflective window films that meet all deed restrictions.

Huper Optik ceramic films provide the best heat to light ratio performance of any non reflective films.

These non dyed and non-corrosive films out-perform all competitive offerings including the 3M Prestige series (dyed, multi-layered films.)

When we discuss anticipated performance on various glass types (single-pane, tempered, IG, etc.) we refer to documented characteristics as outlined by the NFRC.

Huper Optik, Eastman Chemical has a wider range of choices than the dyed prestige films.

Huper Optik clarity is superior compared to the multi-layered 3M choices.

Huper Optik offers a lifetime warranty and of course our choices eliminate 99.9% of the UV.

There are many gated communities that have allowed reflective films in their communities.

If the HOA approves than you might consider the Eastman Vista Series or our LLumar Dual Reflective films.

These films are available in a wide range of light transmissions in either the Vista or LLumar lines and these choices out-perform our 3M Night Vision competition.

Once again check our documented results on the NFRC website. You’ll note that our Eastman choices are available in a 5%, 14%, 15%, 18%, 25%, 28%, 35%, 38%. 45% while 3M is limited to a scant 3 choices.

Our Eastman coatings have a transferable lifetime warranty as compared to 3M ‘s non transferable warranty.

Do your homework and research the critical comparisons and call Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Offices: Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Competitive Edge, Window Film For Tampa Bay Consumers

The window film business has been around since the 1960’s and you would be correct in assuming that given the tropical climate here in Florida there might be many window film companies to meet the demand.

Advanced Film Solutions began our path to becoming Florida’s number one window film company in 2007.

Prior to this launch we worked for 3M for 33 years. Our experience as south east sales executive and national sales manager for 3M window film was a strong foundation for this fledgling business.

The competitive landscape in 2007 was a daunting challenge.

Our goal was to develop our business from the ground floor by offering the best performing selections of window film using the best installers in the Tampa Bay region.

Advanced Film Solutions has grown during these last nearly 16 years.

We have built the best team of fully trained and experienced installers.

Our film portfolio has grown as well as we have adapted our product solutions to include the NFRC certified films manufactured by Eastman Chemical, Avery-Dennison, Madico, Saint-Gobain and 3M Fasara and Scotchcal.

Our customers matter. Meeting their expectations is the main objective because growth depends on our reputation and positive referrals.

The need in Florida for cooling solar and solar safety films is acute. Advanced Film Solutions is there for you and is ready to make your home comfortable and safe.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando

Get a free estimate by calling Advanced Film Solutions

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

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