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Advanced Film Solutions Security Glazing Film Stopping Real Pirates!

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Gasperilla Day is coming next week in Tampa so in honor of that it’s time to Talk Like A Pirate

Many readers have seen the Captain Phillips movie with Tom Hanks. The freighter is attacked by Somali pirates and the action ensues.

Shipping concerns throughout the world are concerned with this threat and they also can experience small arms fire, etc. that can breach the glass in the control rooms, pilot house, etc.

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Thicker clear security glazing films were required and the team at Advanced Film Solutions was ready to provide our LLumar shatter film solutions.

We have completed several ships and are scheduled to complete several more.

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The very same clear and tinted versions of these films can provide safety and security for homes and businesses throughout the state of Florida.

Solar security versions factor out glare, heat and lower monthly electric costs.

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Several versions provide daytime privacy along with the aforementioned benefits.

This is particularly valuable during a lock down or when your goal is to protect personnel from targeting from an outsider (think scoping!)

Advanced Film Solutions provides attachment systems that meet the physical characteristics of your window system. Typically we use Dow 995 structural sealants. These are the wet seal products used during blast and windstorm testing.

  • [Heat Reduction / Lowering Energy Bills]

  • [UV Protection for Furniture/Floors]

  • [Glare Reduction for TV/Computer Screens]

  • [Safety and Security / Storm Protection]

Call Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456

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Glare , Solar Heat, UV Building Comfort Window Film Designed For Florida Climate

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Beat the Florida Heat: Why Window Film is a Must-Have for Commercial Buildings

Florida’s sunshine is a major draw, but for commercial building owners and property managers, that beautiful sun can translate into skyrocketing energy bills and uncomfortable tenants. The constant battle against heat and glare can impact productivity, tenant satisfaction, and ultimately, your bottom line.

Fortunately, there’s a powerful and cost-effective solution: high-performance window film. Advanced Film Solutions, specializing in LLumar and 3M window film, offers reliable and economic solutions that deliver a multitude of benefits for Florida’s commercial properties.

Here’s why window film should be at the top of your list for optimizing your building’s performance:

 

This means your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard, leading to substantial savings on your monthly electricity bills. In Florida’s climate, where air conditioning runs almost year-round, these savings can add up quickly, providing a rapid return on investment.

Enhanced Tenant and Employee Comfort

Uncomfortable tenants and employees are unhappy ones. Excessive heat, glaring sunlight, and hot spots near windows can lead to complaints, reduced productivity, and even tenant turnover. Window film addresses these issues directly by:

  • Reducing Heat: Maintaining a more consistent and comfortable temperature throughout the building, eliminating those annoying hot spots.

  • Minimizing Glare: Cutting down harsh glare on computer screens and workspaces, which reduces eye strain and improves visibility.

When occupants are comfortable, they are more productive and satisfied, leading to higher lease renewals and a more positive working environment.

 Superior UV Protection

The sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are a silent destroyer. They fade carpets, furniture, merchandise, and even damage valuable artwork and interior finishes. More importantly, prolonged exposure to UV rays is a known health risk for building occupants. LLumar and 3M window films block an astounding 99% of these damaging UV rays.

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa’s commercial window film installation leader. 

  • Increased tenant comfort and reduced tenant complaints
  • Tenant retention due to more usable space – eliminates hot and cold spots
  • Updates building appearance without changing the overall exterior appearance
  • Rapid return on investment.
  • 15 Year warranty
  • Privacy
  • UV eliminated.
  • Secure doors and windows :

    Improved Safety and Security

     

    While not its primary function, window film adds an extra layer of safety and security to your commercial building. In the event of an accident, natural disaster, or attempted break-in, the film helps hold shattered glass together, preventing dangerous shards from flying and potentially injuring occupants.

Our team of installers meets our client’s expectations in terms of installation completion deadlines.

We have the most extensive solar film portfolio in Florida.

Choices that match every requirement.

Our solar films are NFRC certified and are warranted for commercial installations for 15 years.

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

We are fully insured and are rated A+ by the BBB and have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 14 straight years!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456
 

2026, Locate Florida Professional Window Tinting Installation Contractors

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Advanced Film Solutions works closely with General Contractors and Property Management companies throughout Florida as well as the southern USA providing superior solar and solar security window film.

Partnering for Success: Why General Contractors Choose Advanced Film Solutions

In the fast-paced world of commercial construction across the Southern USA, general contractors need partners who are reliable, specialized, and efficient. When it comes to furnishing and installing solar and shatter-resistant window films, Advanced Film Solutions has become the go-to collaborator for industry professionals.

Here is why integrating our team into your next project makes strategic and financial sense.

1. Expertise in Southern Climate Challenges

The South presents unique architectural challenges, primarily driven by intense UV exposure and high thermal loads. We don’t just “stick film on glass”; we provide engineered solutions.

  • Solar Solutions: Our films can reject up to 80% of solar energy, drastically reducing HVAC loads and helping your projects meet stringent energy efficiency codes.

  • Shatter Resistance: In hurricane-prone regions, our security films provide an essential layer of protection, holding glass fragments together during high-wind events or attempted entries.

2. A “Turnkey” Approach to Subcontracting

We understand that general contractors juggle dozens of moving parts. Our goal is to be the easiest part of your job site.

  • Furnish & Install: We handle everything from sourcing the highest-quality materials to the final squeegee pull.

  • Scalability: Whether it’s a single retail storefront or a multi-story medical complex, we have the crew capacity to meet your milestones without delaying other trades.

3. Comprehensive Product Portfolio

Every project has a different priority—be it aesthetics, safety, or LEED certification. We offer a wide range of industry-leading films, including:

  • Low-E Films: For year-round insulation.

  • Decorative & Privacy Films: Perfect for interior office build-outs.

  • Safety & Security Laminates: Meeting GSA and Department of Defense standards for blast mitigation and forced entry.

4. Risk Mitigation and Warranty

When you bring Advanced Film Solutions onto a site, you are bringing in a fully insured, highly trained team. We stand behind our work with robust manufacturer warranties that protect both you and the end-user long after the certificate of occupancy is signed.

The Bottom Line

For general contractors, the right window film partner can turn a standard build into a high-performance, energy-efficient, and secure environment. Advanced Film Solutions provides the technical knowledge and boots-on-the-ground reliability you need to deliver excellence across the Southern USA.

Ready to streamline your next project? Let’s discuss how we can fit into your upcoming bid or current build-out.

Our portfolio of solutions meets all specifications.

  • NFRC certified films
  • 15 year warranty on many brands.
  • Full line of privacy and graphic designer films.
  • Bird Anti-Collision window films with maximum ROI
  • Safety and security films that meet GSA and DoD specifications.
  • Films that meet commercial rebate requirements where applicable.
  • Fully insured and A Plus rated with Better Business Bureau.
  • Super Service Award winners from Angie’s List for 10 straight years.
  • Meets all targets for completion.

  • Supplier of installed film for leading brands from 3M Prestige, 3M Ultra,  Eastman, Saint-Gobain, Madico, SunTek, Avery-Dennison,and Solyx and  3M Fasara decorative films.

Call for a free estimate and check out our Bluebook page here!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Tampa, Orlando Security Shatter Solar Window Film, 2026

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Whether you operate your own business at one of Tampa or Orlando’s office parks, or own your own retail store, it’s critical for your security planning to harden the glass at your building.Advanced Film Solutions provides thicker (impact rated and tested) glazing window film manufactured by global leaders 3M Ultra and Prestige Ultra, Eastman Chemical’s LLumar Vista film as well as Saint-Gobain and Madico.

These coatings protect our armed forces and diplomats throughout the world and domestically they are employed on Federal buildings state and municipalities and the leading retail chain stores.

There are scores of choices that cover a wide range of light transmissions and appearances.

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Many retailers prefer a completely transparent coating that eliminates UV without lowering light levels.

Obviously consideration should be given to multi-purpose solar security versions that reduce heat, glare and UV while offering the very same level of security protection as the clear versions.

Reflective security coatings will provide daytime privacy which can be critically important.

Lightly tinted versions help offset installation costs since they lower electric cooling costs and qualify for local utility window film rebates.

These coatings have met GSA and DoD blast testing and impact intrusion testing.

Additional security strength can be obtained with an array of fastening systems that create a uniform system between the glass, store frames and our impact coatings.

Tampa Bay’s Double Defense

Built for the “Big One” and Every Day in Between In the Tampa Bay area, our windows face two main threats: intruders and Mother Nature. While 3M Ultra and LLumar films are famous for their security, they are also a critical component of a Hurricane Preparedness plan. In the event of high winds or flying debris, these films work to hold shattered glass in place, helping to maintain the “seal” of your home and preventing the internal pressure changes that can lead to roof failure.

Serving Our Local Communities From the historic bungalows of Old Northeast St. Pete and the waterfront estates in South Tampa to the growing family communities in Lakewood Ranch, FishHawk, and Trinity, we understand the unique architectural needs of Florida homes. Whether you have a modern sliding glass wall or traditional double-hung windows, our custom-fit solutions provide invisible protection without ruining your view.

Call Advanced Film Solutions

 
 
for a free estimate.
Toll Free: 877-575-3456
 
 

2026, UV Blocking Window Tinting Tampa Fights Faded Furnishings

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Advanced Film Solutions completed another stellar installation at a commercial office complex in Wesley Chapel.

The client was suffering under the afternoon heat but had a strict requirement that the appearance of their windows remain unchanged.
 
 

No reflective films or darker ceramic films would fit their specifications!
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The 70% ceramic meets their requirements. 55% Total Solar Energy Rejection (59% if you measured it at an angle)
 

Applications:

  • Retail stores where curb appeal is a must.

  • High security facilities where visibility is required.
  • Office parks where aesthetic appearance is crucial.
  • Shopping malls
  • Hospitals
  • Schools and libraries.

Clear light and the UV is eliminated and their offices have become comfortable!

 
 

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