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 was included on the Top 15 Dealers USA List per Window Film Magazine for the last three years. (2018-2020)
We have been a top dealer for the last several years and one of the fastest growing window film companies in the USA.
Our results are certainly a team effort and we thank our brilliant installers and sales team.
How did we accomplish this achievement?
Our objective is to meet our client’s expectations. We install the best possible solutions from a broad array of suppliers. Our experience for decades has taught us a few things about which films do the best job given the heat here in Florida.
Our installers have more experience than any competitor.
Our dedication and responsiveness contribute to our success and our thousands of delighted clients provide the recommendations we are proud to have acquired.
We are as a community experiencing significant changes in the way we conduct business as the economy begins to ramp up.
Window film is an after-market solution that in many ways improves the performance of your existing windows and sliders.
In the best of circumstances our perfect customer is a home or business owner who is dealing with excessive heat, glare or fading in their home coupled with rising cooling costs and a critical eye toward home security.
The alternative to window film solutions is either coping with the current situation and doing nothing; or making an expensive decision to replace your windows and sliders with new energy efficient windows.
Advanced Film Solutions are experts at these cost savings solutions driven thin films that offer incredible ROI and long lasting (lifetime) performance.
While these are effective arguments for window film we recognize that the current virus situation requires our company to develop safety processes to protect our clients and personnel.
We are certainly not alone in this endeavor and our team is constantly focused on industry best practices along with innovative recommendations from related in-home businesses like air-conditioning, real estate, plumbing and other home contractors with similar concerns.
To that end Advanced Film Solutions is dedicated to the best window film installations being conducted in the most effective manner to limit any transmission of the Covid 19 virus.
These steps include, but are not limited, to temperature taking, masks, hand sanitizers, social distancing within practical limits.
Advanced Film Solutions is committed to being responsive to our client’s requirements while solving these glass related problems.
There may be scores of local window tinting companies in the greater Tampa Bay area but only a select window film company like Advanced Film Solutions can provide an extraordinary solution with incredible timely installation capabilities.
Our team provided a reflective exterior coating to the atrium during the heat of the summer.
The improved aesthetics, heat gain reduction of 90% and UV protection of 99.9% in a durable warranted application.
Our team also provided additional wet sealant using Dow 995 structural silicone.
We dedicated 4 installers to complete the project on time!
This level of expertise is the foundation for our success as one of the largest and fastest growing residential and commercial window film companies in the entire country!
Solar control window film has been available since the 1950’s.
The evolution of thin film technology and adhesives has vastly improved over these decades as you would expect.
Today’s high teach window films are available in many iterations that provide durable high heat rejection warranted for a lifetime of comfort and reliability.
Many consumers prefer lighter coatings that are nearly invisible to cut high temperatures without altering the aesthetic appearance of their home’s windows, doors and sliders.
Stop and visit our booth at the Tampa Home Show today through Sunday at the Convention Center!
The key objective is to lower cooling costs without adding any interior or exterior reflectivity. This becomes critically important for deed restricted communities or condominium associations that prohibit reflective films.
The solution required to provide this type of heat rejection without substantially darkening the windows is the implementation of IR heat rejecting films that attack the invisible wavelengths. IR wavelengths represent nearly 50% of the total solar energy.
Since visible light wavelengths represent the balance of the total solar energy a window film that combines visible and IR filtering will provide the best value for the home consumer.
Advanced Film Solutions represents the Eastman Chemical’s Huper Optik IR heat blocking solar films.
Huper Optik is available in multiple light transmissions that attack visible and IR heat.
The ceramic coatings are responsible for light filtering rather than dyes. Dyes will color migrate and fade in a short amount of time. It may also be the case where surface applied dyes are easily scratched from the film.
Petented Huper Optik is 100% dye free and the combination of visible light and IR rejection is unsurpassed in the industry.
Key FAQ’s:
IR heat lamp gimmicks will appear to demonstrate superior heat rejection but the sales demonstration is an illusion. Since visible light represents 50% of total solar energy any IR heat lamp demo is automatically leaving out 50% of the typical homes heat gain.
All window film works better when the sun is at an angle to the windows. There is no film that provides any additional capabilities compared to another at an angle.
Ceramic films are far more durable than dyed coatings (refer to 3M Prestige multi-layered optical films,)
Advanced Film Solutions is a team effort and I appreciate the incredible work of our sales, office and installation teams that have all contributed to our success!
Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay’s Leading window film installation company will be showcasing our complete portfolio of solar and solar security films at the Tampa Bay Home Show.
This event is being held at the Florida State Fairgrounds today and tomorrow.
FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS
4800 US Hwy 301 North
Tampa, FL 33610
Show Hours
Sunday, Sept 2: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Monday, Sept 3: 11:00am – 5:00pm
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