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Fortify Your Fortress This Holiday Season The Ultimate Gift for Your Tampa Home: 3M Prestige Ultra Window Film

Fortify Your Fortress This Holiday Season

The Ultimate Gift for Your Tampa Home: 3M Prestige Ultra Window Film

The holiday season in Tampa Bay brings beautiful weather, but it’s also a crucial time to think about protecting your home year-round. Between intense Florida sunshine and the ongoing threat of windstorms and break-ins, your windows are your home’s most vulnerable points.

Fortunately, Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay’s primary source for premium 3M window films, has the perfect solution: 3M™ Scotchshield™ Safety & Security Window Film Ultra Prestige Series.

This year, give your family the gift of safety, comfort, and savings by contacting us for a free, no-obligation estimate on the industry’s most advanced shatter and solar control film.

Why Advanced Film Solutions Recommends Prestige Ultra for Tampa Homeowners

The 3M Prestige Ultra line is not just a film; it’s a dual-purpose architectural upgrade that addresses the two biggest threats to homes in the greater Tampa area:

1. Unmatched Shatter Protection: The “Ultra” Strength

Tampa Bay is no stranger to severe weather. Standard window glass can easily shatter from debris during a windstorm or hurricane, creating deadly projectiles and exposing your home to further damage.

The “Ultra” in Prestige Ultra refers to its revolutionary, patented micro-layered film construction. Unlike conventional security films that rely on simple thickness, this tear-resistant technology uses up to 42 micro-layers to create a resilient shield.

Windstorm and Hurricane Defense: If the glass breaks, the film holds the shards securely in the frame, preventing dangerous flying glass and keeping the elements outside where they belong.
Forced Entry Delay: The film significantly slows down intruders trying to gain quick access through a broken window, giving you and law enforcement valuable response time.

2. Superior Solar Control: The “Prestige” Comfort

Even on a cool December day, the Florida sun is relentless. The “Prestige” component means you get the best of 3M’s solar control technology without the high reflectivity of a traditional tinted film.

Maximum Heat Rejection: The non-metalized, multi-layer optical film rejects a significant amount of solar heat, stabilizing temperatures and dramatically lowering your air conditioning costs—a benefit you’ll appreciate year-round.
99.9% UV Protection: Prestige Ultra blocks virtually all damaging UV rays, the single largest cause of fading in floors, furniture, window treatments, and artwork. Protect your valuable interior furnishings from premature aging.
Clear Views: The film maintains a crystal-clear appearance, ensuring your spectacular Tampa views remain unobstructed.

Act Now: Get Your Free Holiday Estimate!

The holiday season is the perfect time to finalize home improvement plans and ensure your residence is ready for the new year and the next storm season.

As Tampa Bay’s window film experts, Advanced Film Solutions is proud to be your trusted local source for this market-leading 3M technology.

Don’t wait until the next weather event is bearing down on the coast. Secure your home, reduce your energy bills, and enjoy superior comfort.

Contact Advanced Film Solutions today for your free, personalized estimate and lock in your installation date before the new year!

Window Film Lowers Electric Bills By 30%

Advanced Film Solutions provides solar control window film that filters out heat by as much as 85%

When we eliminate that much heat your air conditioning system won’t work as long or as hard in getting the remaining heat out of your home or office.

The net result is lowered cooling costs that show up on your electric bill bottom line with savings as much as 30-35% per month.

Additionally all of our window film solutions factor out 99.9% of the UV rays that damage your furnishings, paintings, carpets and wood floors and carpets.

These durable coatings won’t limit your views since they are transparent and available in a wide range of light transmissions.

Thicker security versions like 3M Prestige Ultra will stop the heat while providing security against forced entry and smashed glass.

Advanced Film Solutions team of expert installers covers a wide geography from Tampa Bay north to Hernando county, east to Seminole County and East to Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota.

Get a no cost free estimate by calling our offices toll free at 877-575-3456

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Tampa Bay Region Homeowners Compare Window Film Vs. Window Replacement

As Florida homeowners prepare for the new year and 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 from today’s solar window film.

Built for the hot Florida summers solar films like 3M Prestige 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

Fade Protection With Today’s Trusted Window Film. Taming The Florida Sun

Clear glass floor to ceiling windows may have seemed wonderful when you moved into your home.

The view was perfect and the openness and bright light made your paintings and wood floors really jump out.

Unfortunately the longer your furnishings are exposed to unfiltered light; the fast these valuable possessions begin to fade.

It’s a deadly trio of factors (light, heat, UV) that ruins your floors and leather couch.

UV: Unfiltered UV promotes fading and the harmful nature of UV is well documented.

All Advanced Film Solutions solar control window films block 99.9% of these rays.

Heat: The amount of heat streaming through your glass is the next third of your problem. darker is better for fade protection and thanks to dozens of choices your home need not be dark or uninviting.

Light: the amount of light is the final third of the problem.

Advanced Film Solutions can filter out up to 95% of the visible light.

This might be ideal for a bedroom but most homeowners prefer lighter coatings that block 60-85% of the visible light.

The best strategy would be to get a free estimate by calling our office toll free at 877-575-3456

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Tampa Compares Window Film Vs. Buying New Windows Comparisons

Home owners facing inefficient windows and sliders will typically consider replacement with new higher performing glass systems.

These new windows will reduce heat and glare (if tinted) and will certainly improve heat loss and potentially enhance security.

Advanced Film Solutions is one of the largest window film installation companies in the USA.

Our thin film aftermarket solutions are applied to your existing windows and sliders making your windows energy efficient and secure than a window glass replacement at a fraction of the investment cost.

Considerations:

Our window film solutions performance characteristics are in many cases superior to a new window replacement.

These energy savings expectations are measured by the NFRC in the exact same testing measurements as a brand new window.

This means that you will improve your energy efficiency, glare rejection and UV elimination at a fraction of the cost of a window replacement.

Window film installed by Advanced Film Solutions is supported with a lifetime warranty against adhesive failure, peeling and de-lamination.

This is critically important because many consumers have a low opinion of window tinting based on their observation of failed car tinting that has turned purple or demonstrates bubbling or peeling particularly on rear windows.

Window film technology developed by 3M and Eastman Chemical for flat glass residential and commercial applications has eliminated these issues and these coatings are designed to be optically clear, durable and they will maintain their appearance and performance for decades.

Advanced Film Solutions recommends that you get a free estimate from our team and compare our film solutions compared to a window replacement.

With 44,000 window film installations; we can assure you that our solutions meet and exceed our clients requirements and continue to provide comfort, safety and energy efficiency for your neighbors throughout the region.

Call Advanced Film Solutions today at 877-575-3456

Upgrading Window Film For Tampa Bay Buildings

Commercial property managers looking to remove old damaged window tinting should consider calling the experts at Advanced Film Solutions!

Our installers can remove these eyesores and replace the damaged coating with state of the art durable solar and solar security window film.

Damaged film is the result of many years withering under the harsh Florida sun.

UV in the film substrate can fail which results in bubbling and distortion.

Older metal films can de-laminate giving your windows a rusty appearance.

If your windows have these terrible looking films on them you know it!

Advanced Film Solutions offers more choices and the very best pricing for commercial window film.

Exceptionally durable Eastman films like Vista, LLumar, Huper Optik and SunTek.

The outstanding multilayered 3M Prestige and Prestige exterior films. These coatings stop IR heat at the glass. Less reflective than glass they are ideal for deed restrictions.

The Solar Gard and Madico lines as well as Avery-Dennison’s Hanita and Johnson window film.

We can meet any and all specifications and our written warranty will ensure that this never happens again!

Call for a free estimate and start seeing clearly again!

You’ll love the clarity, the improved energy savings and warranty.

Call toll free: 877-575-3456

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Tampa Bay’s Gated Communities Homes Get IR Heat Blocking Window Film

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.

Consider our 3M Prestige and 3M Prestige Ultra solar shatter window film. These coatings stop more IR heat than any other film.

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.

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. 3M Prestige is also available in multiple light transmissions.

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%.

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

Offices: Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Orlando

Tampa Gets Advanced Film Solutions Ceramic LLumar Car Tinting

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa’s best choice for drivers looking for the most efficient heat rejecting auto films in the world.

LLumar SelectPro Formulaone Advanced Film offers 4 ceramic window film choices that will match every budget and requirement.

FormulaOne and LLumar Pinnacle Ceramic and Stratos are the top ceramic IR heat blocking automotive films.

The PInnacle and Stratos films are specifically designed for maximum heat rejection without any metals.

This means the film won’t interfere with GPS, RF or EM signals.

Advanced Film Solutions uses high speed plotters to create the film patterns. This reduces wait time and eliminates the potential for scratches on your car’s soft glass.

Our films match the color of your factory privacy glass if you drive an SUV.

Call for an appointment today at 813-949-3456

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Land O’Lakes Florida

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Keeping You Cool

Heat Blocking Window Film Tampa & Orlando For Deed Restricted Communities

Many homeowners reside in gated, deed restricted communities.

These developments typically restrict the use of reflective sun control films because they are trying to preserve the aesthetic appeal of the homes in their neighborhood.

This is a similar situation faced by condo owners and historic buildings where heat, glare and UV are problems but the solution requires maximum heat rejection without the reflective appearance that many window films possess.

Advanced Film Solutions has the ideal solution utilizing 3M Prestige window film or Eastman Chemical’s ceramic IR heat blocking window films.

Our Huper Optik ceramic films and 3M Prestige window film factor out heat, glare and UV without adding a reflective appearance to your windows.

We have a wide range of light transmissions that tackle any heat problem and all of our selections pass the deed restrictions of all gated communities and HOA’s.

Huper Optik’s patented ceramic coatings are dye free and less reflective than glass. Views are preserved and the optical clarity of these coatings is unmatched.

Many window film choices look similar on a sample card or mock up.

Huper Optik and 3M Prestige are both NFRC certified so the performance expectations are lab tested and documented.

These ceramic films block an extraordinary amount of heat in the visible and invisible IR spectrum.

These coatings have a lifetime warranty and their durability will provide comfort for decades.

All of our estimates are free and you’ll get the very best precision installations for our team of installers who have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 10 consecutive years.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456