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Finding The Right Window Film For Florida Homes

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

Our technicians have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List (based entirely on third party recommendation) for ten consecutive years and have earned an A Plus rating with the Better Business Bureau.

With more than 40 years experience we thought it might be helpful to give consumers a checklist for choosing the perfect window film for your home or business.

  1. Make certain that your installation provider has the proper insurance and credentials. All too often folks that install window film are self employed and have no coverage.
  2. There are many reliable window film solutions but you really want a coating that will be durable, warranted for a lifetime of functionality and appearance. Stay away from car tinting films or dyed films.Be extremely careful when a tinter offers “carbon” films or fancy sounding generic films that can cause thermal fractures on your windows or turn purple or bubble.BeFunky_null_6.jpg
  3. Make certain that the film being offered meets any HOA rules or potential deed restrictions.wer
  4. Make certain that the film selected is NFRC certified!This quasi-governmental agency ensures that the film being installed meets exact quantified characteristics and measured performance. That’s important because gimmicks can give the illusion that a film blocks more heat using misleading French Fry Lamps and rigged BTU meters.

For the best installations and a free estimate and comparison we recommend that you contact Advanced Film Solutions!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Offices Tampa Bay, Orlando and Bradenton-Sarasota Florida

Shatter Control Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota Window Film

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It happens.

Accidents; that is.

An errant golf ball flying through your dining room window. The kids down the block playing catch and OOPS! Your living room window is shattered.

Of course many homeowners face security concerns with burglaries through the pool door, front door glass or sliders.

Florida homeowners can defend their homes with today’s shatter control security window films.  These thicker (8 ML) films hold glass in place.

While an unprotected windows will shatter and the glass will fall to the ground; shatter films keep the glass in the frames.

This delays, denies and deters burglars. The film will keep the weather out as well.

Advanced Film Solutions has the widest portfolio of security films manufactured by Eastman Chemicals, Madico, Johnson, Hanita, SunTek and Armorcoat.

You might consider combination solar films that filter out glare, heat and provide privacy.

School safety issues are also a driving force for glazing security film!

Deed approved security films that give the security benefit but are less reflective and meet HOA rules.

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate at 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Offices: Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

Tampa Universities Get Safer Window Film Protection

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The largest university in Tampa had safety concerns based upon real and present threats they continue to face.

 

They specified  a blast tested protection security film that meets GSA Standards for fragment retention glass systems.

Combination thicker 8 ML, Solar Security Film provides strong protection against forced entry and blast events.

These thicker coatings offer a dual benefit of energy savings, glare rejection and virtually eliminating the UV.

At the same time these coatings attached to the frames with Dow 995 meet the documented expectations of security and facility managers.

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They were also concerned with daytime privacy and energy cost savings.

 

Advanced Film Solutions installed our VISTA 28 Shatter Control Window Film System.

All exterior facing glass now has this versatile protection reinforced with Dow 995 attachment system.

Advanced Film Solutions completed this project.

Our experience and track record for similar high profile installations (US Veteran’s Admin, Dunedin City Hall, etc.) and our installation capabilities were their reason for selecting  Advanced Film Solutions over the competition.

Advanced Film Solutions has developed the best security film installation techs in the industry. We completed the Sarasota International Airport and hundreds of commercial security applications throughout the state of Florida.

We offer the leading solutions including LLumar, Vista, Armorcoat, Hanita, Johnson, Madico, Sunscape, Huper Optik.

Your home or business may also require this unique level of protection and solar control.

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free 877-575-3456

Safer Florida Homes With Solar Safety Tampa Window Film

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How safe is your home against burglary?

 

Whether you live in one of the lowest crime cities, or not we are all interested in making our homes as safe as possible.

Advanced Film Solutions are experts in the application of security and solar security glass coatings that reinforce your windows.

These thicker films are installed on the interior side of your windows and sliders.

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Thicker films hold glass in place against forced entry.

Larger windows or sliders can be further protected with glazing attachment systems that serve to hold the glass in place.

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Security films are available in crystal clear transparent versions but most homeowners will select coatings that provide lower energy costs, glare and fade rejection.

Advanced Film Solutions represents the world’s leading solar security glazing film solutions including:

  • LLumar and Vista Solar security films by Eastman Chemical

  • Madico and Sunscape Security Films
  • Avery-Dennison Security Window Film
  • SunTek Solar Security Window Film
  • Armorcoat by Saint-Gobain

These coatings are tested and qualified for GSA, DoD and safety glazing standards throughout the USA.

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Call for a free estimate and find our why Florida’s leading retail, government managers choose Advanced Film Solutions!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Improving Tampa Bay, Orlando School Security Glazing Window Film

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School Security and safety administrators face unprecedented safety challenges.

There is no need to repeat the tragic recent history of on-campus violence and terrorism.  Adding to the equation are issues of workplace violence that transfer under the purview of your security directors as well as local law enforcement.

Perimeter protection is critical.
 
 

Windows and glass doors remain a weak link and the objective of glazing protection films is to delay, detract and deny entry.

Essentially we are slowing down the assailant allowing additional time for campus security or law enforcement to respond.

The window film solution increases the strength of the glass envelope.

Shatter resistant films were originally developed for blast mitigation.

Fragment retention, mylar films are used extensively on Federal government buildings and military facilities throughout the world.

Blast standards have long been quantified by the GSA and the US Department of Defense.


Advanced Film Solutions is a local provider of these security glazing films and all of the films in our portfolio meet or exceed GSA test criteria.

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Application:

Clear or tinted 8 ML or greater transparent film coatings are installed on your existing glass windows or doors.  These applications are further strengthened with attachment systems (wet sealant, mechanical or BondKap)

Tinted iterations provide privacy and solar benefits that the clear versions do not provide.

Given energy costs and reduced carbon fossil fuel concerns these dual combination films can provide a ROI above and beyond their primary security function.

 

Advanced Film Solutions team of expert installers has earned an A plus rating with the BBB as well as the Super Service Award for outstanding customer service with Angie’s List the last 12 years.

Application ranges in cost based primarily of the scope (amount of Sq. Ft, as well as difficulty.)

It’s unfortunate that we need to discuss these options but any risk analysis will include hardening the glass and the most cost-effective measure you can undertake is the retrofit installation of these glazing security films.

Call for a free consultation toll free 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Offices Tampa Bay- Orlando