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2026, Protective Window Film For Safer Cooler Tampa Bay Region Homes

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There has been a rise in smash and grab burglaries.
 


Check your own town’s crime rate here!

Home burglaries, retail stores are at risk.


There is no 100% full proof solution. 

Crime prevention and improved security covers a wide variety of strategies, but we can help!

 Advanced Film Solutions installs a thick (8 ML) security window film to your home, store windows and doors.

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This shatter film will improve the integrity of the glass making it far more difficult for a smash and grab break-in.

Advanced Film Solutions provides a complete portfolio of thick safety and security shatter control window films.

Advanced Film Solutions has completed film installations on thousands of retail stores, homes and schools throughout Florida since 2007!

 
  • Crime mitigation, delay, deters and denies entry.
  • Solar versions reduce your electric bill and may earn rebates.

  • Non reflective versions like 3M Prestige Ultra meet deed restrictions and all HOA rules.

  • Nearly 100% of the UV is eliminated.

  • Retail stores can improve security without detracting views into the store.
  • Installations can be further strengthened with anchoring systems.
Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate and consultation!

 

Toll Free 877-575-3456

Florida Shatter Solar Safety Window Film, 2026 Opportunities

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There has been interest in perimeter protection anti-intrusion improvements in the wake of the Newtown, Sandy Hook tragedy and Parkland FL tragedies.

School administrators, campus security, parents and government officials are considering a holistic approach that weighs life safety issues against the implementation costs of building and glass hardening.

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Glazing security window film coatings have been used for nearly 50 years for improved glass hardening.

Federal guidelines were implemented after the Oklahoma City bombing to increase security through thicker shatter resistant fragment retention films.

Advanced Film Solutions, Window Film USA is an expert installer of these thicker window film enhancements.

These coatings are designed to withstand high impact and improve life safety against intrusion and blast events.

We represent the leading manufacturers of these impact resistant coatings:

 

 

3M Ultra, 3M Prestige Ultra solar shatter window film.

Eastman Chemical marketed under the LLumar, Vista and Huper Optik brands.

Madico Safety Films

Saint-Gobain marketed as Armorcoat

Hanita – Avery Dennison

The minimum thickness recommended is 8 ML. This is the standard based upon the increased impact and tensile strength.

These coatings are attached to window frames using a variety of systems with the wet sealant silicone as the most prevalent and most cost efficient.

These coatings have been rigorously tested by the GSA, DoD and in several cases Factory Mutual. They also meet ANSI standards and in several instances the UL972 criteria.
Shatter resistant coatings are available in clear versions that provide maximum visibility.

It should be noted that there are solar control iterations of these films that meet the same level of security enhancement but additionally provide glare, energy cost efficiency and privacy (where security officials recommend)

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These solar versions offer a ROI for reduction in energy costs as well as improved student productivity with lower glare and more comfortable facilities.

Energy control versions may also qualify for rebates from local power companies.

Call Advanced Film Solutions at 877-575-3456

 

Tampa Bay Trusted, Expert Home, Commercial Window Tinting Advanced Film Solutions

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The window film business in Tampa has been our obsession since the 1990’s. 

Back then I was the 3M sales rep for window film and later National Sales Manager of 3M Window Film.  In 2007 when I “retired” from 3M my goal was to launch a new concept window film installation company serving the entire Tampa Bay area.

The solutions we would offer were in every category superior in performance, appearance and investment cost to the 3M films.

We thought that we knew the obstacles that would face us as we began.  After all I had paid attention throughout the previous years and having had first hand experience with some of the most successful dealers in the USA.

My goal was to offer superior value with superior products .
 

18 years later and Advanced Film Solutions has developed into one of the largest VISTA and Huper Optik Window Film installation companies in the USA.

We added 3M Prestige and 3M Ultra window film into our portfolio in May of 2025.

We have earned the Super Service award from Angie’s List for 10 straight years and the Best Of Home Advisor Award and HOUZZ.

2020 Eastman LLumar Dealer of the Year for the USA

Locally our car tinting business has grown in leaps and bounds based upon the support and performance of our FormulaOne and LLumar.

The challenge throughout these last 18 years is to continue to offer solutions that meet and exceed our clients requirements.

Our strategy has been to offer the best solutions and warranty with films that are superior in every respect.

Solutions that provide maximum return on your investment by insulating your windows in the winter as well as the summer!

 
The challenge as always is to remain relevant.
 
 
To meet our clients requirements and to offer the best films and the very best brands.
 
 
 

We never assume a sale but rather take the time to explain the differences between the films we offer.

We win on the glass!
 

 
 

Toll Free 877-575-3456
 

Window Tinting Leadership, Tampa Bay, Orlando & Sarasota

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I‘m as cynical as the next guy when it comes to this window film business.

I’ve been on both sides of the channel.  In my past life as a 3M Sales Rep, Account Exec and National Sales Manager and most recently (16 years) as owner of my own company Advanced Film Solutions.

I am not impressed easily!
 

Mediocrity has become the new normal.
 
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No one paid me to say this but Eastman LLumar SelectPro Films has been the world leader in window film for decades, but recently their management team has grabbed the lapels of this business and shaken it for whatever it’s worth!

Bold moves in acquisitions.

Innovative new to the world solutions.
 

Are they as cheap as some of their copy cat imitators? 
No.
 
 
Candidly who would seriously want them to be?
 

Their solutions are outstanding. Incomparable clarity, a depth of choices and iterations for every critical thinking consumer.

“LEADERSHIP IS ACTION NOT POSITION”


Their management team is dedicated and forthright and their customer service has been extraordinary.

 

After nearly 43,000 homes and thousands of cars using Llumar and FormulaOne I am more convinced than ever that the winning edge is the powerful Eastman team behind us.

 
 
 
877-575-3456
 

Fast ROI, Window Tinting For Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota Properties

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Commercial property managers have long appreciated the value of aftermarket applications of window film. 

 

Energy costs continue to increase and a large percentage of operating costs are associated with heating and cooling your facility.

Historically window film has provided an admirable job of factoring out heat gain. This reduced energy consumption, balanced your facility by eliminating hot and cold spots while factoring nearly 100% of the UV from entering the building.

Life cycle costs compared most favorably since the new technology films are durable and warranted for 15 years.

The improved tenant and employee satisfaction and the streamlines appearance of the facility from the exterior view served to enhance property value.

The one weak area was the impact solar control films had on winter heating costs as well as the reduced daylighting that a facility would receive particularly if darker light transmissions were installed on the glass.

Limiting daylighting tends to increase interior lighting requirements and frankly the reduction in solar heat during the winter had a negative impact on energy usage.

Call Advanced Film Solutions to learn more or to receive a free estimate.

Toll Free 877-575-3456