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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!

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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.

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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.

Call Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456

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Shrink Electric Bills Tampa Bay, Orlando Window Tinting

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Imagine

You’re a homeowner or a business owner in Florida.
 
 
 
Imagine that your local electric company hiked your rates!


Imagine that your monthly electric bill costs more than your parents used to pay for their mortgage!

 
We Have The Solutions:

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay and Orlando’s Number One Choice For Window Film.

 

We offer choices in window film solutions by the world’s best performing window film manufacturers. 

We don’t limit your choice to one brand of film simply because we have a quota to attain.

Choices :
 
 
 

  • that meet deed restrictions because they are ceramic and non reflective.

  • that are wider 6 foot widths so we never seam your glass.
  • that are NFRC Certified.
  • that block 99.9% of UVA and UVB

  • that offer commercial building warranties of 15 years!
  • that provide privacy
  •  that offer clear films that block heat and infrared wavelengths.

The Best Choices-The most experience and we take pride in what we do!

Choose the leader.

 

Tampa Window Film

Toll Free: 877-575-3456
 
 
 

Tampa To Orlando’s Security Window Film Installation Company

Our installation crews completed several high profile installations throughout gated communities from Mt. Dora to Altamonte Springs and Windermere.

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Advanced Film Solutions understands that consumers demand documented results.

Consumers demand the very best deals and rightfully expect expert installations.

 

Our team has earned Angie’s List Super Service Award for customer service for 9 years. 

We offer the best reflective and non-reflective alternatives that easily out-perform our 3M competition.

Our Huper Optik films meet local rebate requirements and have absolutely no dyes.

Our durability and performance exceeds any other non metallic film.  Better glare rejection and superior heat rejection certified by the NFRC.

Our lifetime warranty compares rather favorably to their 5 year warranty!

Our Vista and LLumar solar and solar security films are available in more client requested light transmissions and aesthetics.

Whether you prefer a silver, bronze, neutral or clear film Vista and LLumar films meet that challenge.

Manufactured by the global window film leader Eastman Chemical our Advanced Film Solutions is simply the best choice!

Call our experts toll free: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions


The Best Window Film-The Best Installers-The Best Value

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Tampa Advanced Safety Security Window Film

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.

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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:

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

Madico Safety Films

Saint-Gobain marketed as Armorcoat

SunTek

Hanita – Avery Dennison

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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