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Glass Protection Window Film For Safer Tampa Bay, Sarasota, & Orlando Homes

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Security Window Film strengthens your home security defense by maintaining the structural integrity of the glass.

These thicker (8ML+) films also perform the same solar features you’d expect to find in thinner solar versions.

 

There is a modest up front cost for these dual benefit films but this investment is rewarded by the added safety and security that these glazing protection films provide.

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Advanced Film Solutions shatter films block solar energy in the same manner as the thinner solar only versions. 

The thicker mylar films have incredible puncture strength and more aggressive adhesives.

These films when properly installed (optional fastening systems should be considered for larger window openings and sliders!) hold glass in place against intrusion and impact. 

In fact these are the very same films that protect government buildings throughout the world.

ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat I and II

General Services Administration (GSA) and United Facilities Criteria (UFC)

ASTM Large Missile Level C and Small Missile requirements

Underwriters Laboratory UL972 Forced Entry requirements

Factory Mutual FM Approvals 4350 Small Missile

EN356, level P2A

Advanced Film Solutions has more choices for our clients in appearance, performance (heat rejection) visible light transmission and brands than any other company in Florida.

  • Reflective shatter versions from LLumar, Vista, Madico, SunTek, Avery and Armorcoat.
  • Dual reflective films by Vista
  • 3M Prestige Ultra and 3M Scotchshield Ultra window film.

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions Tampa Glass Protection, Burglar, Smash & Grab Window Tinting

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Retail store owners are painfully aware of the rising burglary rates.

Automotive stores, Pizza shops, pharmacies, restaurants you name it!

Office park break-ins.
 

The weak link?
 
 

Storefront glass windows.

Obviously there are methods for limiting the potential threat.

Better lighting stronger locks, security patrols and alarm systems alerting law enforcement.

Advanced Film Solutions provides superior installation of thicker (8ML) shatter control window film.

Windows can be broken for a variety of reasons such as burglary, vandalism and flying debris. There’s no doubt that window film can dramatically increase the strength of your windows and keep your glass in place when broken.

Safety and security coatings can harden the windows of your home or office designed to delay, deny and deter entry.

Protective window film helps guard against:

  • Bomb blast and severe weather – helps reduce damage and likelihood of injury from flying glass.
  • Flying debris from high winds.
  • Forced entry – makes it harder for thieves to “smash and grab” retail display merchandise
  • Graffiti – when vandals strike, the transparent film is peeled away –along with the graffiti

The leading security film solutions in the industry.

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Our selections range from clear versions to darker reflective privacy versions.

Delay, Deter and Deny entry with Advanced Film Solutions

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Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota Protective Glazing Window Film Solutions

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We have seen a spike in the number of installations geared to improving the glass protection of homes and businesses against burglary.

While FBI statistics seem to point to only a modest increase in burglaries, the clients we have interviewed have direct experience with home break-ins in their own neighborhood!

How thicker shatter films work?
 
 

Thicker safety and security window films hold the glass in place against forced entry. Glass- film- and frames can be reinforced using attachment systems. 

Formerly vulnerable rear windows and doors are now much harder to penetrate. 

This has the effect of slowing down would be intruders and allowing your home or business security system to sound the alarm.

Many consumers request versions that offer solar reduction properties or reflective films for privacy.

These films lower your monthly cooling costs by as much as 30% !

At minimum we recommend 8 ML thick films. 

While many manufacturers do make a 4 ML version, the thicker versions offer much greater puncture strength and tensile strength.

 

Start protecting your home today with shatter films from Advanced Film Solutions.

Free estimates toll free 877-575-3456

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Secure Facilities With Fragment Retention Window Film Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

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Our crews were busy installing our 8 ML safety and security fragment film on the windows of a high profile government contractor building.

 

Our client needed a coating that meets the GSA criteria and Advanced Film Solutions is unique by offering more choices than any other installation company in Florida.

We consulted with the management team and pointed out that several iterations of security film were available in a solar version that provides heat, glare and energy savings along with the required security.

Shattered glass can also be a risk to buildings that may not necessarily be a target for a bomb blast, but are in the vicinity of a building that is.

Commercial and government interests should also consider our 3M Scotchshield and 3M Ultra security window film series of films. This includes the Prestige Ultra film that stops heat at the glass!

In other words, if a threat assessment shows that there are high-profile targets nearby, applying security film to the windows makes sense to protect against residual blast effects.

 
Choices and experience are the foundation for our team’s success.

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

 

 

Tampa Cool Buildings With 3M, LLumar, Vista Window Film Solutions

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Sometimes an incredible cost effective solution can be glossed over when energy managers and facilities leaders brainstorm methods to consider to obtain sustainable energy solutions.

BUT

Window film has been around since the 1960’s.

Today’s new technology energy insulating coatings are durable, warranted against failure and won’t alter the appearance of your windows (unless that’s what you want!)

We have come a very long way from the old days of purple, hazy and murky reflective films of those early times.

So why do ESCO’s and energy cost consultants seem totally absorbed with HVAC and lighting retrofits?

  1. Window film isn’t as exciting as lighting systems or updated chillers.
  2. There remains a poor perception of window film possibly based on past installations where film failure was experienced or the observation of failed tint on cars or retail stores.
  3. Window film doesn’t appear to have champions that are promoting this solution.
  4. Glass curtain wall companies are keenly interested in window and glass replacement. Window film retrofits would obviate that requirement.

Window film is an industry in search of credibility.

That’s why we are pleased with the NFRC ratings that document performance characteristics and expectations of window film solutions.

We promote the objective reports that quantify energy savings and ROI!

Additional considerations:

  • All Vista , LLumar film factor out 99.9% of the UV- This preserves interior carpeting, paintings and furnishings.
  • 3M Prestige and 3M Ultra clear and tinted shatter solar films are ideal when aesthetics are critical!
  • Glare control will improve worker productivity and comfort.

  • Demonstrable tenant satisfaction based upon this improved comfort and elimination of cold and hot spots throughout your entire facility.
  • Improved efficiency of your Hvac and chiller systems since heat gain is blocked at the glass!

  • NFRC rated performance on all Eastman Commercial Window Films.
  • Energy Rebates apply through your local power company. Duke Energy, TECO, FP&L all offer attractive commercial window film rebate incentives.
  • Significant reduction in your monthly energy costs.

  • Improved curb appeal – many films will streamline the aesthetics of your facility and provide privacy.
  • Safety and Security (thicker iterations) for burglary protection and blast protection.

  • Interior designer architectural films can be employed on interior glass dividers and conference rooms.  These films enhance the beauty and functionality of your design planning.

We shout from the highest mountains the successful installations throughout the world where window film has altered perceptions and attained it’s proper position as the foundation component in a hierarchy of energy smart solutions.

Here for example our installation at NC State University!

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Florida Window Film Solutions begin with a free estimate by

Advanced Film Solutions.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456