Tag Archives: Florida Commercial Storefront Glass Window Tinting

Florida Commercial Window Film Installations

Window film retrofit applications have been demonstrated to provide immediate cost savings benefits for commercial property managers throughout Florida.

 

The retrofit application of Advanced Film Solutions Eastman Solar Film provides a quantifiable cost reduction in Hvac operating costs as well as productivity gains in employee performance.

Today’s durable coatings filter 99.9% of the UV rays from entering office windows.

This reduces fading of interior accessories and wood floors and paintings.

There are also health benefits considering skin cancer issues that will also be beneficial.

  • Uncontrolled daylight coming in through windows can cause glare, employee and visitor discomfort, warm temperatures, hot/cold spots, and HVAC systems to run excessively to try to keep up.
  • A building’s directional orientation can create areas that receive significantly more sunlight than others. Depending on the sophistication of a facility’s HVAC system, this can create challenges for maintaining comfort.

  • A major component of any building envelope is its fenestration (windows, doors, skylights, and curtainwalls). A 10% to 40 % reduction in lighting and HVAC costs can be achieved by improving the energy efficiency of fenestration of commercial buildings, according to the National Institute of Building Sciences.

  • According to the U.S. Department of Energy, windows account for 10% to 25% of heating bills, and are the greatest source of heat loss or gain in any building. That’s where our Low E  Films win the day!
  • According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, space heating, cooling, and ventilation account for the largest amount of end-use energy consumption in buildings.
  • Using window film to control the sun’s heat allows staff to leave blinds and curtains open and enjoy outdoor views and exposures with controlled daylight. This can improve health and well being for patients, reduce exposure to harmful UV rays, and increase productivity for staff members.

  • Window film has been proven to offer significant savings on both heating and cooling costs with metered measurement and verification of cooling and heating savings.  Studies have shown that window film can provide a significant increase in useful daylight (and in staff satisfaction and comfort levels).

  • Window film is a retrofit solution for facilities professionals who want to control solar heat gain and glare, provide UV protection, and experience year-round insulating benefits.

  • No special maintenance is required for window film.
  • Window film was named the most cost-effective energy-saving choice  when used in retrofit commercial building projects.

  • Advancements in window film have led to film options that aren’t overly dark and don’t produce an iridescent shine.

  • A study of the top five energy retrofits based on ROI identified window film as one option that offers a quick return on investment.

Glare is virtually eliminated as are hot spots and the cluttered appearance your windows may present from the street view.

Energy costs savings through the summer months as well as Low E films throughout the winter months save energy costs and provide a faster ROI

Call for a free estimate toll free: 877-575-3456

Get the best with Advanced Film Solutions 

 

Advanced Film Solutions Security Glazing Film Stopping Real Pirates!

ships

Today is Gasperilla Day 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.

prepare

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.

20150513_172601

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.

20150325_093636

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.

Call Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456

secure

Florida Storefront Window Tinting 2023 Benefits

Advanced Film Solutions has completed thousands of commercial window film applications during the last 16 years. 

 
These projects vary in scope and in the specific window film selected.
 
 
  • All deadlines were met and the projects completed with 100% satisfaction. 
  • Our customer service and superior installations earned us the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 9 years.

  • We are fully insured and meet all criteria for commercial applications.

Storefront applications vary in scope and the specific client’s objectives.

Here our team installed project using dark (5% VLT) light transmission
LLumar to block east and south facing glare without adding reflectivity to their glass.
These commercial applications require installation expertise, plus the manpower to complete the task on time. 

This is critical because we are working alongside various trades who also have to meet deadlines.

We understand that this is a highly competitive industry and our business plan is to provide the best value solutions at an affordable cost.

  • NFRC Certified films
  • Shatter control safety films.
  • Glare control
  • Decorative and graphics for privacy, branding and aesthetic improvement.

  • Reflective and non-reflective solutions that are customized for our clients requirements.

Advanced Film Solutions

Call Toll Free : 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions

Tampa, Orlando Security Window Film, 2023

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.

security-window-film-1
Advanced Film Solutions provides thicker (impact rated and tested) glazing window film manufactured by global leaders Eastman Chemical, 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.

prepare

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.

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

Tampa Bay, Orlando, 2023 Window Tinting Installations

Our installation crews have set records for installations on residential and commercial properties throughout the Tampa-Orlando I-4 corridor (as it’s known!)

Advanced Film Solutions is the area’s number one window film installation company.

We earn more installations than any other company for several reasons:

  • We advertise and market our solutions.

  • We are fully insured. This is also a rarity in this business.

  • Our employees are covered by Worker’s Comp (Need I say more?)
  • Our estimates are free.

  • Our warranties are the absolute best in the industry.
  • We cover a wide geographic area. 

  • Our films are NFRC certified.

  • We offer more choices than any other company.

  • We are punctual and our installations are pristine.

  • We are in business to win and make our clients happy!

Brands that we represent:

 
  1. Vista, Huper Optik and LLumar.
  2. Solar Gard and Armorcoat
  3. Avery-Dennison Hanita’s Optitune dual reflective films and solar and Safety Zone Films
  4. SunTek (if you like 3M for some reason you’ll love SunTek!)
  5. Madico Sunscape. solar and solar security films.
Call for a free estimate or price comparison toll free 877-575-3456
 

Advanced Film Solutions