Category Archives: School campus security

Higher Education Energy Savings Begins With Tampa’s Window Film

 
 

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 Today’s window film solutions provides the fastest ROI of any retrofit project that might be initiated to lower energy costs.

Documented results and long term life cycles of these aftermarket coatings has earned a new respect for this very mature product.

ncstAdvanced Film Solutions has completed 23 thousand home and commercial installations since we left 3M Window Film in 2007.

Our focus has been in assisting home owners and business decision makers lower their cooling and heating costs without reducing the aesthetics of their glass or limiting the optical clarity of their windows.

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We completed a larger project at NC State University Hill library where the sustainable solution was our Eastman Chemical manufactured Huper Optik film.

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These durable coatings reduce heat gain without adding any reflectivity to the interior or exterior view.

 The goal was to provide nearly total UV reduction, lower heat gain by 70% and eliminate hot spots that can increase demand particularly during the hotter summer months.

 

Glare has been reduced by an impressive 70% and that serves to make the interior building quality much more productive for students and staff.

Our team of installers met the clients’ targeted goals for completion and the University is enthusiast in their appreciation for  the professional implementation of this energy savings film.

The success of window film systems to improve comfort and reduce energy demand and the fact that these NFRC certified films will continue to provide these benefits long into the future are raising the profile of window film as a solution across the USA.

 
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Florida School Safety Glass Security Window Film Compare Brands

The life safety considerations involved with selecting the best choice for your school glass security must be based on objective criteria.

Advanced Film Solutions has undertaken the same due diligence as campus security personnel would take to develop the best security choices combined with real world cost analysis and return on investment.

The security fragment retention physical security criteria was developed in the aftermath of terrorist attacks including the Oklahoma City bombing and embassy bombings around the world.

The Federal guidelines are typically referred to as GSA blast criteria and subsequently testing done for the Department of Defense.

The following window film choices and brands have met and exceeded these requirements. There is no additional test of strength by the Federal government and any implied superiority by any manufacturer is strictly a sale pitch rather than a safety advantage.

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LLumar Film (dozens of choices in clear, privacy silver and neutral films that offer energy savings.

Vista Film: Dual reflective aesthetically pleasing films that lower energy costs and are less reflective for evening vision.

Hanita Safety Zone Films. They are manufactured in Israel and have extensive blast and intrusion safety experience.

Madico: Also available in tinted energy savings versions along with their dual reflective Sunscape Film

SunTek: These economically priced alternatives include solar versions and clear safety security films.

Johnson Film; Clear and solar versions.

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Attachment systems:

The independent testing typically involved the use of an attachment system.

The most economical and effective from a safety and cost perspective are the wet glazed systems and in particular the use of Dow Corning 995 structural silicon.

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There are nuances between these choices  that are totally based on appearance and energy efficiency. That  decision can be made based on the objectives you are trying to achieve outside of the security benefit.

Let Advanced Film Solutions experts show you the difference in appearance and material costs.

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Florida School Safety Security Glazing Window Film Solutions

These are worrisome times given the recent examples of senseless violence at the nation’s public and private schools the last several years.

 

Education professionals and safety admins along with concerned parents have identified key components of improved safety plans.

 

One facet of perimeter protection is the installation of safety security impact rated glazing films.

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Advanced Film Solutions represents and provides expert installations of the world’s leading security glazing films.

Our portfolio consists of the following coatings all at a minimum thickness of 8 ML. 

These coatings are all GSA rated 3A, 3B and have met the Department of Defense criteria and European Impact Testing!

  • Eastman Chemical LLumar and Vista solar security films:
  • Saint-Gobain Armorcoat Film
  • Madico Safety Film
  • SunTek Security Film
  • Hanita Safety Zone Film

Our technicians are full trained in the installation of wet sealant and mechanical attachment systems that create a system between the film, glass and frames.

Choices include clear security films that provide safety and security without altering the appearance of the facility.

Solar reflective combination films that provide daytime privacy which assists in increasing security levels since targets can not be observed from the exterior of the facility.

Modestly tinted versions that provide energy costs savings and may qualify for local rebates.

Call Advanced Film Solutions today for a free estimate toll free at 877-575-3456

 

Safety Security, Tampa Window Film, Cool Advanced Film Solutions

Homeowners and property managers realize that clear glass windows are inefficient in factoring out glare, heat and UV. 

 

Unprotected glass is the weakest link in your security planning.

It only takes a few seconds for burglars to break through; take your valuables and leave the scene before law enforcement responds.

There is a practical cost effective solution that will give you the best ROI of any alternative window strategy: Window Film!


Advanced Film Solutions provides transparent, durable and optically clear coatings that are installed on your existing windows. 

These coatings remove UV, factor out heat and glare and lower your electric costs by as much as 30% a month.

Manufactured by Eastman Chemicals; these coatings are designed to last and will provide these benefits for decades to come supported by a lifetime warranty.

Winter or summer these coatings maintain the interior temperatures that best suits your comfort level.

Single pane windows perform like double pane windows at a fraction of the cost of a window replacement.

Thicker solar and clear shatter resistant versions harden your glass and make it extremely difficult for burglars to break through your windows. 

These films delay, deter and deny access and in reflective versions can provide privacy from that curious neighbor or a serious potential threat.

 
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