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Preserve Your View, Lose The Heat. Advanced Film Solutions Window Tinting

Homeowners doing online research will discover that there are solar control coatings that block heat while maintaining the appearance of your windows and sliders.

These non-reflective films meet deed restrictions and Home Owner Association rules that prohibit reflective films.

The challenge for window film manufacturers was to develop a coating that filters out large quantities of heat while keeping the amount of light transmission high.

Reflective films certainly filter out heat, light UV and glare but again they create challenges for the deed restrictions and do alter the appearance of the glass.

Non reflective dyed films are one alternative but the solar absorption is generally too high for IG glass units and the dyes wear down very quickly under the relentless Florida sunshine.

The solution was the patented dual layer ceramic films developed by Huper Optik.

Huper Optik ceramic and spectrally selective films filter out IR wavelengths (invisible light spectrum) and an assortment of light transmissions depending upon the film selected.

It’s important to note that there are no dyes in the Huper series while our 3M competition offers multi-layered Prestige film with dyes.

Huper Optik is available in darker light transmissions that offer greater glare and fade protection while the lighter 35% to 70% light transmissions block nearly 70% of the total solar energy.

The bottom line is maximum heat rejection with a better light ratio than any competitive coating.

Since these coatings are less reflective than glass your HOA will quickly approve.

Daytime views and night views are preserved.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

877-575-3456

God Help Those Who Tint Themselves. Tampa Window Film

Many of our best clients were enterprising folks who decided to do their own window tinting for their home or automobile.

They quickly realized that this was a Big Mistake!

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota’s premier professional installation company for solar and solar safety window film.

Our team of technicians have more than 60 years experience and two of our best installers made the finals for the flat glass Tint-Off that determines the world’s best installers.

So obviously we have a vested interest in providing our clients the very best window film installations and given our experience we are experts at what can go wrong with a window film installation!

We can tell more than our fair share of stories about how badly the do it yourself-ers did when they tried their hand at tinting themselves.

  • Lines and creases, bubbles and huge gaps to name just a few of the problems that novices have when doing their first tint job.
  • Cuts from sharp razors, scratched glass and cheap tint that quickly turns purple.
  • It may look easy but experience is worth its weight in gold, and when you do something thousands of times you become an expert.
  • Choices are critically important. There are many types of glass and your home may have dual pane insulated glass that limits the type of coatings recommended. French panes can be barely impossible to get right!
  • Some DIY films are silver mirror like in appearance and can violate your deed restrictions!

That’s why we highly recommend that you call Advanced Film Solutions, toll free at 877-575-3456

You’ll save yourself a ton of frustration; achieve the results you deserve and have a lifetime warranty with more choices than you’ll ever find at a Lowes or Home Depot!

Advanced Film Solutions

Experts Doing Superb Window Film Installations

877-575-3456

Tampa’s Most Durable, Optically Clear Window Film: Advanced Film Solutions

Fighting our Tampa Bay area heat isn’t for the weak of heart.

Summer temperatures which are typically tropical have become almost intolerable.

Advanced Film Solutions is uniquely qualified to stop the outside heat from transmitting through your hot glass into your home.

Eastman Chemicals the world leader in thin film technology has developed window film that stops heat, glare and UV. These coatings are applied to your windows and sliders by our team of expert installers.

LLumar and Vista films are the clearest and most durable window film available.

Made in the USA our films are warranted for a lifetime against bubbling or peeling as well as color change.

Our clients determine the look of their film solutions. How dark or light, reflective or non reflective are decided after our clients review film samples right in their home.

Our coatings stop up to 85% of the outside heat from entering your home. This makes your home cooler and your electric AC costs reduced by 30% a month.

Call for a free estimate at 813-949-3456

Enjoy comfort and glare free living.

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Florida Buildings Get Cooler, Glare & UV Blocking Window Film

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading window film installation company.

Our team of expert technicians have installed safety and solar window film throughout the state of Florida during the last fifteen years.

Based in the Tampa bay area we have expanded our coverage throughout the Orlando and south to the Sarasota Bradenton area.

Why window film?

Window film has a proven payback period of 2 years or less which makes this aftermarket improvement the fastest ROI of any energy savings  retrofit.

Glare rejection, UV eliminated and heat gain filtered by as much as 85%

Safety and security improvements against forced entry burglary and terrorism.

Advanced Film Solutions offers the leading commercial window film solutions including:

  • Eastman LLumar SelectPro
  • Vista
  • Huper Optik

Call our offices toll free at 877-575-3456 for a free estimate!

Advanced Film Solutions

Florida’s Window Film Company

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 15 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 9 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

Window Tinting Comparison Eastman Vs. 3M Window Film

Perception Vs. Reality.

Many consumers are familiar with the 3M Brand.

Small wonder because 3M makes thousands of products that consumers use every day; from Post-It Notes to Scotch Tape.

Home and business owners may be less familiar with Eastman Chemicals although they certainly know Eastman Kodak.

Eastman Chemicals separated from Eastman Kodak more than 25 years ago.

Eastman Chemicals is the world leader in window film technology, manufacturing and sales.

Advanced Film Solutions provides superior installations of Eastman window film sold under the LLumar, Vista, Huper Optik, and SunTek trademarks.

Flat Glass- residential and Commercial window film:

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Eastman Chemicals has a broad array of light transmissions and films of varied aesthetics.

Reflective films, dual reflective films and non reflective coatings in a wide range.

All of the residential and commercial choices have been NFRC certified for veracity in anticipated performance.

The 3M portfolio is extremely limited in terms of light transmissions and appearance.

For example our LLumar dual reflectives which out-perform the 3M Night Vision series is available in darker and lighter versions. The Vista films are also dual reflective and are also available in more choices of light filtering.

In terms of security film there is simply no comparison.

Our LLumar and Vista films are available in stronger 8 ML versions in dozens of light transmissions compared to 3M’s thinner limited security films.

Our Eastman Huper Optik series has several critical advantages over the 3M Prestige series.

Huper Optik has no dyes in the composition of the film. This ensures durability and color stability. The 3M Prestige films employ dyes and these light filtering chemicals can be scratched off of the film quite easily.

The adhesive superiority of Huper Optik’s clarity easily out performs the 3M Prestige film.

Our Huper Optik films are available in darker versions (20%-30%) where glare rejection and maximum heat rejection is crucial. Our Huper Drei is the best heat rejecting 35% film in the industry and easily out-performs the 3M Prestige 40.

Compare 3M Vs. Eastman by calling Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

Tampa’s Work At Home Window Film- Advanced Film Solutions

Working at home has become the new reality for many of our Tampa Bay neighbors.

There are many life altering actions that have become more important now than ever before:

  1. Comfort: Daytime working at home means increased cooling costs and glare and heat control for your home office.
  2. Wireless communications for cell phones and computers should have no interference.
  3. Glare should be limited when working with computers and cell phones, but you really don’t want to work in a cave!

Advanced Film Solutions offers a wide spectrum of solar control, UV blocking and glare filtering window film.

These thin films are designed to lower cooling costs by stopping as much as 80% of the exterior heat from entering your home.

Non-metallic coatings like ceramic film will meet these requirements without any signal interference or changing the appearance of your windows. These films meet HOA and all deed restrictions.

Make your home a great place to work by calling Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

Cooler days ahead.

Toll free: 877-575-3456

 

Orlando Utilities Get Advanced Film Solutions LLumar Protective Glazing Film

The team at Advanced Film Solutions  completed protecting   with our Vista glazing protection film.

The goal is to provide shatter protection and solar heat filtering with a combination solar safety window film.

This objective has been met with our LLumar SelectPro Vista Luminance Film.

Our team is uniquely qualified to perform this type of installation given the technical installation capabilities of our installation team.

The entire installation of shatter film will be anchored to the glass and frames with our wet seal attachment system.

The superior heat, glare and strength of our LLumar films met and exceeded our direct competition in all aspects and specifications.

No matter the size of your requirements Advanced Film Solutions is ready to meet the challenge.

Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota’s leading window film installation company is Advanced Film Solutions

Telephone: 877-575-3456

Tackling Heat. Advanced Film Solutions Skylight Window Tinting

Skylights were designed to allow daylight into your living or working area.

Unfortunately this positive aspect of ambient lighting can frequently result in the unintended consequence of overheated space, glare and fading from unrestricted UV and light.

Advanced Film Solutions is the answer.

Our exterior films stop as much as 85% of the heat and they are designed to withstand Florida’s heat and unrelenting sun.

Our expert installers have completed more than 23,000 projects since 2007 and we have met and exceeded our clients expectations in every project.

Exterior applications require a high level of effort and often during the hottest times of the year.

Getting this type of project completed takes an unusual amount of effort and talent.

Advanced Film Solutions has created the most expert team of installers in Florida and we always ready to take on any size project.

Results are what we aim for and getting your skylight project completed and making your interior space cooler is what we do best!

Call Advanced Film Solutions

Toll free: 877-575-3456

 

Protective Glazing Window Film Ship Safe, Advanced Film Solutions

Advanced Film Solutions provided protective glazing security window film for a tanker ship.

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.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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TAMPA, SARASOTA, ORLANDO AND PORTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!