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Advanced Window Film Technology Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

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You know that your sales call is heading into troubled waters when the prospective client grabs your tape measure to check the width and length of their sliders; right after I did.

The sliders were 45 inches by 90 inches multiplied by six.

 

I asked the right questions determining whether they wanted their windows to be dark or lighter?

How about exterior reflectivity?


Interior reflectivity as many of the LLumar, Solar Gard and SunTek types show silver and neutral basic tints that make windows look like a Hall Of Mirrors.

I explained how we are different than most window film installation companies since we won the Angie’s List Super Service Award for the last 8 years; and are BBB  Rated A Plusbbb

I mentioned that we are fully insured since most of our competitors are not.
 


The choice was narrowed down to two light transmissions in a non-reflective film when I began my calculations to determine how many square feet of film would be needed.

That’s when she grabbed the tape and double checked each and every single slider.

I played along acting like maybe her number might be different than mine.
 
 
 
 

I actually thanked her for doing this confirmation “because no one had ever done this to me before; and it reminded me of how little trust there is nowadays. “

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

877-575-3456

LEEDS Window Tinting Advanced Film Solutions, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Sarasota

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Dear Property Manager:

Many commercial office towers like yours remain behind in bringing their energy efficiency to cost effective standards.  You are probably thinking that it isn’t a simple process to retrofit a  building to improve energy efficiency HVAC, insulation and a host of other improvements.

The LEEDS programs is a key part of the US Green Building Council (Advanced Film Solutions is an associate member) and there are a host of modular solutions that does not require an extensive rebuilding program or a huge capital investment.

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There is one obvious method to improve your buildings’ energy usage with the immediate installation of solar control Vista or Llumar window film.

The window film LEEDS credits for Vista Window Film is well established.  The anticipated energy usage profile has also been certified by the NFRC.

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This is a “pencil sale” at it’s most basic.

 

As a Property Management Company, or Building owner, your energy usage for your building is easily quantified by auditing your utility bills.

We certainly know the orientation of the property.

We know the degree days and peak demand rates. Projected cost savings would take a novice about twenty minutes to calculate! (5 minutes of that brewing a cup of coffee!)
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Hotels are one easy target as they pass on the rising cost of energy to their clients

Large commercial property management companies tend to pass their costs on to the tenant base. Those pass through days are soon to be over!

Tenant’s have choices and comfort is a critical cost factor for maintaining high value personnel.

  • What if you could easily reduce the building’s heat gain by 25-30%?
  • Insulate your glass during the winter months with Low E Film
  • Improve worker productivity and improve their job satisfaction? (reduce glare- eye strain!)
  • Improve interior air quality. IAQ?
  • Balance the air temps in your building reduced chiller requirements!
  • Remove blinds and dust attracting window coverings?
  • Improved aesthetics and uniformity of the building! Curb Appeal!
  • Receive a ROI and super Internal Rate of Return, that would make your Treasurer and Financial management jump out of their chairs?
  • Reduce by 99.9% the harmful UVA and UVB that effects more than faded paint or carpets but people, your tenants health?
  • Earn sizable energy incentives from local power companies?
  • Score positive PR by finally doing something instead of waiting for a directive?

Life Safety issues and Factory Mutual Approval!

Take five minutes and call your insurance underwriter for how much that alone will save you?

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

877-575-3456
 
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Consumer Comparisons Eastman Window Film Vs. 3M

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Today consumers can do research on the Internet before making any decision concerning a home improvement solution.

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Thanks to the intense heat, relentless UV and typically clear glass windows in Florida a window film retrofit makes terrific sense and has the fastest ROI of any retrofit solution.

The question isn’t whether window film will demonstrate superior value and remain effective through decades of enjoyment and comfort; but  rather it’s which window film solution is the one to choose and which installation company will  perform the superior installation.

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Advanced Film Solutions represents the dynamic innovation world leading portfolio of coatings manufactured by Eastman Chemical.

Our NFRC rated solutions out-perform our 3M home depot competition by a wide margin.

Advanced Film Solutions presents factual performance information. We are not playing tricks with phony heat lamp IR BTU meters with rigged results that purport to show how well films work.

That’s why Advanced Film Solutions never uses gimmicks or sleight of hand when it comes to a consumers decision making!

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We define our superior suite of films in the following quantifiable performance criteria:

  • Effectiveness: Our Eastman Vista, Huper Optik, LLumar and EnerLogic films met TECO and Duke energy rebate requirements in both reflective and non reflective iterations.
  • Our residential warranty is transferable in the Vista LLumar and EnerLogic selections.img_home_7
  • Our Low E EnerLogic Film out performs 3M Low e Film by 3X in winter insulation performance and has a lifetime warranty compared to 3M home depot’s 5 year Low E warranty.
  • Eastman has literally dozens of choices that 3M does not offer any alternative. This includes bronze, one way vision, security solar films in multiple light transmissions, etc.
  • Our Huper Optik ceramic film meets the TECO rebate threshold while 3M home depot prestige isn’t able to filter out enough heat to qualify.
  • Advanced Film Solutions has earned a A Plus Better Business Bureau Rating and has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 straight years.
  • We are a family owned business with over 40 years of experience including 33 years with 3M. We do not offer ourselves as sub-contractor for Home Depot or deal with franchises like window genie, etc.

We win on the glass with thousands of delighted clients and a track record that is incomparable throughout West and Central Florida.

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Compare our optical clarity, depth of experience and wide array of choices that meet and exceed all client expectations.

Compare and save with Florida Window Film by Advanced Film Solutions!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

 

Eastman Glazing Security Florida Window Film Comparisons Vs. 3M Window Film

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Advanced Film Solutions is one of the largest volume solar and solar safety film installation companies in the USA.

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We differentiate our solutions portfolio by offering the world leading window film brands.

Objectivity is our sincere promise to our clients. 

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 The issue of life safety is critically important.

 

There are differences in aesthetics between the various security film solutions our goal is to match the right coating for your specific requirements.

As a starting point we only install 8 ML or thicker shatter resistant films.
 

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  • Silver 8 ML: Our LLumar or Armorcoat silver film is ideal for maximum privacy and safe for IG units.
  • Dual reflective 28 Vista: Also safe for IG units this dual reflective film
     
  • Dual reflective LLumar 25, 15% 9 ML thickness and 5 ml choices.
  • Dual Reflective 25% SunTek
  • Neutral Series: Available in 20, 35, 40, 50 % light transmissions.
  • Ceramic 50% Huper Optik
  • Hanita Safety Zone 
  • Armorcoat Stainless

Attachment systems:

We recommend the Dow 995 structural silicone wet glaze system.

How we compare to 3M Security Window Film:

As a matter of aesthetic comparison 3M has an extremely limited portfolio of thinner security films.

  • They do not offer a silver or neutral 20, 35,40 or 50% VLT
  • They offer only a thinner 5 ML dual reflective 25% VLT
  • They repackage another companies  8 Ml and 14 ml film 
  • There is no objective independent testing for win, blast, impact or intrusion that our solutions are not equal or superior.

There is no demonstrable advantage for thinner film as 3M offers and their tear resistance does not present superior capability during GSA or DOD blast or ballistic testing.

Adhesive clarity and haze are known issues with the 3M ultra films.

Bottom Line:

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Advanced Film Solutions offers a wide range of shatter films that meets our clients requirements.

Our films are all certified by the NFRC for energy savings.

Our 8 ML shatter Films meet GSA, DOD, and several meet FM Global approval (LLumar)

Our Films meet ANSI 400 Ft Lbs standards.

Several films meet UL972 Impact standards.

Advanced Film Solutions offers free estimates and our team has earned an A Rating from the BBB and we are an 8 time winner of the Super Service Award from Angie’s List.

Compare our superior portfolio, adhesive clarity, testing and NFRC ratings along with your investment costs!

There is not one category where 3M offers a safer security film PERIOD!

Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Winter Haven Cultural Center Window Film, Advanced Film Solutions

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When municipalities contract for a window film project they typically post bid notices that create a competitive process for the best value and pricing.

Frequently the low bid wins.

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There are situations, however when the low bid can not meet the proper requirements for insurance coverage, workers comp or product specified. Fortunately for Advanced Film Solutions the low ball bidder was unable to meet the specified requirements.

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In the case of the City Of Winter Haven Cultural Center Advanced Film Solutions was awarded the bid because we provided the proper credentials coupled with the best price.

Our team of installers tackled this project which was allotted an entire week.

Thanks to the efficiency and number of our crew we are able to meet all requirements and complete several thousand square feet of removal and replacement in less than two days.

Advanced Film Solutions has grown into one of the highest volume window film installation companies in the country.

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Our unmatched selections include the entire Eastman portfolio of films along with Madico. Solar Gard, Hanita, Johnson and Geoshield.

Our flagship product solutions boast Vista Film, LLumar and of course Huper Optik ceramic films.

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Our team has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 consecutive years, The Best Of Home Advisor Award and of course an A Plus Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Value, pricing, performance and meeting all requirements is our continued goal.

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Residential, commercial or government projects; your window film company is Advanced Film Solutions.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456