When school administrators set out to secure every K-12 campus across Hillsborough County, they weren’t looking for quick fixes. They needed a proven, heavy-duty security solution capable of protecting thousands of students, teachers, and staff from forced entry, severe weather, and intense Florida heat.
They chose Advanced Film Solutions.
If Florida’s top educational institutions rely on us to fortify their perimeter glass, imagine what that same high-level technology can do for your home or local business.
Why Glass is Your Building’s Weakest Link
Whether it’s an elementary school classroom, a suburban home, or a storefront window, glass provides natural light and beautiful views—but it’s also the primary vulnerability in any structure. Unprotected glass is easily shattered by:
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Intruders & Burglars: Standard glass takes seconds to break, providing instant access to your property.
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Severe Weather & High Winds: Flying debris during Florida storms can transform clear windows into hazardous, flying shards.
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Accidents & Impact: Stray baseballs, lawnmower debris, or accidental impacts can cause immediate shattering.
Safety and security window films act as a transparent shield. By bonding thick, micro-layered shatter-resistant film directly to glass frames, your windows hold shattered fragments together upon impact—delaying, denying, and deterring unauthorized access while protecting occupants from dangerous flying glass.
More Than Security: The Everyday Solar Benefits
While shatter protection provides round-the-clock peace of mind, our dual-benefit solar-security films deliver immediate, daily comfort improvements for homes and commercial spaces:
| Key Benefit |
How Advanced Film Solutions Delivers |
| Lower Cooling Bills |
Rejects massive amounts of solar heat, cutting cooling costs by up to 30% during peak Florida heat. |
| 99.9% UV Protection |
Blocks virtually all harmful ultraviolet rays, safeguarding your skin and preventing interior fading on hardwood floors, furniture, and artwork. |
| Glare Elimination |
Reduces harsh sunshine reflection so you can comfortably view TV screens, computer monitors, and tablets without closing the blinds. |
| Daytime Privacy |
Allows clear exterior views from the inside while obscuring views from passersby outside. |
These coatings are applied to the interior of the glass and typically fastened to the frames with attachment systems that create a complete system holding the glass frame and sealant in one piece.
The objective is to create an obstacle for the intruder slowing them down and providing additional time for response by law enforcement.
Advanced Film Solutions installation teams are thoroughly trained in all aspects of anti-intrusion, blast and impact safety window film.
The leading solutions are all part of our security portfolio including 3M Ultra Scotchshield, 3M Prestige Ultra and the Eastman Chemical LLumar, Vista and SunTek brands.
We also represent Saint-Gobain’s Armorcoat series and the Madico security film and Sunscape series.
Why Choose Advanced Film Solutions?
With over 45,000 completed installations across West and Central Florida, Advanced Film Solutions brings decades of industry leadership straight to your doorstep.
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Elite Brand Selection: We aren’t tied to a single product line. We represent the world’s leading manufacturers—including 3M™, LLumar®, Vista™, Madico®, Armorcoat®, and Huper Optik®—to tailor the perfect solution for your property’s exact needs and budget.
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Unmatched Expertise: Founded by former 3M National Sales Manager Michael Feldman, our team consists of top-tier installation craftsmen.
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Proven Institutional Trust: Trusted by Hillsborough County K-12 schools, Duval County schools, daycare centers, places of worship, and commercial properties statewide.
Ready to Upgrade Your Home or Business? Get a Free Quote Today!
Protecting your family, employees, and assets doesn’t have to require expensive structural overhauls or bulky window bars. High-performance window film is an invisible, cost-effective retrofit that begins paying for itself in energy savings on day one.
Take a proactive step toward a safer, cooler, and more energy-efficient space.
Contact Advanced Film Solutions today for your no-obligation consultation and free estimate:
If your school, daycare center, university or house of worship requires the additional glass protection of thicker security films call our offices toll free at 877-575-3456
