Comparing Window Tinting Choices- 5 Key Issues You Should Consider
Posted by Mike Feldman at 3/5/2008 7:46 AM and is filed under Ceramic Film Versus Prestige,Vista,Huper Optik,Hurricanes 
As we head toward Spring here in Florida, the days get progressively longer and hotter.
The glare gets tougher on your eyes and that precious oriental rug starts fading.
Your electric bill starts to sky rocket once you turn on that heat pump or air conditioner typically on in most homes until late September.
The drum beat about hurricane protection begins to pound on the local news.
Window Film has come a very long way since these sun control films were originally manufactured. Modern window film does not turn purple or bubble if installed by a professional company. The old days of highly reflective tin foil looking window tinting is also ancient history!
With many choices out there, how should a Tampa, Orlando or Sarasota consumer make an educated choice?
Here are 5 easy to remember issues:
1. If you are concerned about the storm protection features of safety window film, does the film pass the 4.5 LB 2 X 4 Impact and cycling test?
Vista and LLumar pass that test! Our competitors like 3M and Armorcoat have not passed this standard in their 4,5,6,7 and 8 ML shatter control films.
2. Are their films IG safe? In their darker versions?
Check with the competitor but our experience is that IG units require specially designed window films that will not create thermal stress on IG units. The Vista series of films were designed specifically with that requirement in mind.
TECO and Progress Energy Rebates are based on the VLT and shading Coefficient of these films. Our IG safe films come in darker transmissions that meet and exceed these rebate requirements.
3. Do they offer a non reflective solar control film that can meet your deed restrictions?
Our Vista Terre Series and of course our Huper Optik Nano-Ceramic films meet that criteria for gated communities, condo associations and all deed restrictions that place limitations on reflective films.
4. Does the installation company carry General Liability Insurance and have a place of business?
Many window tinters work from their home and do not carry the insurance requirements. These folks are installing in your home and it is critical that you know the character of these folks!
Advanced Film Solutions is fully insured ($2,000,000) and we have no issues concerning our reputation or background checks.
5. Are the window films being proposed certified by the NFRC?
Vista films are certified precisely by the NFRC, the governing body that issues ratings for window performance. Misleading statements or exaggerated claims concerning angular performance or IR rejection of 97% are NOT part of these performance standards.
Why take chances?
Call Advanced Film Solutions
877-575-3456
We offer the widest choices of high performance, tested and certified window films in Florida.
Lifetime warranty, superior installations and always 100% customer satisfaction.
That's just the way we do business!
The glare gets tougher on your eyes and that precious oriental rug starts fading.
Your electric bill starts to sky rocket once you turn on that heat pump or air conditioner typically on in most homes until late September.
The drum beat about hurricane protection begins to pound on the local news.
Window Film has come a very long way since these sun control films were originally manufactured. Modern window film does not turn purple or bubble if installed by a professional company. The old days of highly reflective tin foil looking window tinting is also ancient history!
With many choices out there, how should a Tampa, Orlando or Sarasota consumer make an educated choice?
Here are 5 easy to remember issues:
1. If you are concerned about the storm protection features of safety window film, does the film pass the 4.5 LB 2 X 4 Impact and cycling test?
Vista and LLumar pass that test! Our competitors like 3M and Armorcoat have not passed this standard in their 4,5,6,7 and 8 ML shatter control films.
2. Are their films IG safe? In their darker versions?
Check with the competitor but our experience is that IG units require specially designed window films that will not create thermal stress on IG units. The Vista series of films were designed specifically with that requirement in mind.
TECO and Progress Energy Rebates are based on the VLT and shading Coefficient of these films. Our IG safe films come in darker transmissions that meet and exceed these rebate requirements.
3. Do they offer a non reflective solar control film that can meet your deed restrictions?
Our Vista Terre Series and of course our Huper Optik Nano-Ceramic films meet that criteria for gated communities, condo associations and all deed restrictions that place limitations on reflective films.
4. Does the installation company carry General Liability Insurance and have a place of business?
Many window tinters work from their home and do not carry the insurance requirements. These folks are installing in your home and it is critical that you know the character of these folks!
Advanced Film Solutions is fully insured ($2,000,000) and we have no issues concerning our reputation or background checks.
5. Are the window films being proposed certified by the NFRC?
Vista films are certified precisely by the NFRC, the governing body that issues ratings for window performance. Misleading statements or exaggerated claims concerning angular performance or IR rejection of 97% are NOT part of these performance standards.
Why take chances?
Call Advanced Film Solutions
877-575-3456
We offer the widest choices of high performance, tested and certified window films in Florida.
Lifetime warranty, superior installations and always 100% customer satisfaction.
That's just the way we do business!
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