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Heat Blocking Window Film Make Your Florida Home Cool

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“Tell Us What You Really Think!”

 
 
I used to hear that quite often when I was a 3M guy.


That’s because I was direct in my assessments of whatever topic was being addressed at that moment.   The look on my peers faces was priceless!

Frankly very few people in the Corporate World want to hear opinions of non corporate types (like their independent dealers) unless it’s an endorsement of what they have already decided to do!

Well here’s what I really think!
 

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The most successful dealers in this window film business have had to learn to adapt.

We have all faced obstacles to remain relevant.

Best practices and lessons of success have become more important, than ever.

We’ve demonstrated at Advanced Film Solutions that superior performance of  Vista and Huper Optik window film on GLASS defines winners from the losers.


BRAND power that once was able to drive consumers to foolishly open their wallets without a thought, no longer applies.

Today consumers demand value.

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They do their homework .

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They compare solutions.

We represent the best solutions at the very best investment return.

We win with facts , expertise, fair pricing and respect for our clients.

Because after we install our solar solutions window film your home had better be cooler!

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Security Window Film, Florida Advanced Film Solutions Installations

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Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa, Orlando and Sarasota’s premier installer of clear and tinted safety and security window film.

These clear (and solar) films provide impact resistance and tensile strength and protect store and home interior from break-in and anti-spalling of flying glass.

Typical installations on retail storefronts employ the optional fastening systems that create a window system. This further enhances the security protection since the glass will not easily separate from the steel or aluminum storefront frames.

The film acts a little like the PVB interlayer in laminated glass and holds the glass together when it’s broken.

Another security use, which you may have seen at your workplace, is to mitigate the effects of a bomb blast, by preventing shards of glass flying around the inside of a building and causing injury or falling onto the pavements below.

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Advanced Film Solutions represents the leading glazing impact films in the industry including:

 
  • Armorcoat (Saint- Gobain)
    • Armorcoat “At a Glance”
    • Bomb Blast Testing Report Summary (2010)
      • GSA (GSA-TS01-2003)
      • ISO (ISO 16933:2007)
      • ASTM (ASTM F 1642-04)
    • Bomb Blast Testing Report Summary (2000)
      • GSA (GSA Blast Test)
    • Small Missile Impact Testing Report
    • Large Missile Impact Testing Report
    • Safety Certifications
  • Madico
  • SunTek
  • Hanita
  • Huper Optik (Eastman)
  • We utilize Dow 995 as our glazing attachment systems.

These films (8 ML) meet GSA and Dept. of Defense blast mitigation.

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Applications:

  • Retail store anti theft and impact.
  • Blast mitigation government offices and high profile targets.
  • Religious institutions.
  • Schools K-12, Colleges

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

Advanced Film Solutions

Offices Tampa Bay- Orlando-Sarasota

Frequently Asked Window Film Questions Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota

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Are window films installed on the inside or outside of the windows?


We typically install on the interior side of the glass. This increases the life expectancy of these films supported by our lifetime warranty.

Consumers are concerned about window film having a perceived tendency to break windows.
 

 

Advanced Film Solutions represents the finest window film technology manufactured by Eastman Chemical.

Our expert technicians and sales consultants have decades of experience and we absolutely know our way around a window.bbb

There are films that are specifically built for cars that absorb heat rather than reflect the heat away.  These films can create thermal stress.

Unfortunately some car tinting bozo’s will apply this incorrect film on a home or commercial application.

 
  1. Our films are warranted against glass breakage and we provide a written automatic glass breakage warranty. Optional glass breakage warranties are available that match your existing window warranty for extended periods beyond 5 years.

  2. Our Vista Films are designed for maximum efficiency on IG units. Our Huper Optik non reflective films are also warranted against glass breakage!

Advanced Film Solutions represents Eastman Chemical LLumar, Vista shatter control films. These meet GSA and DOD specifications.

How does our film compare to 3M Window Film?

The 3M dealer told us that their prestige film blocks 97% of the heat, works better at angles and keeps the home warm in the winter as well as keeping homes cooler in the summer.

Well. .

The key criteria for window film specifications and performance characteristics is the total solar energy rejected or shading coefficient.

These attributes are tested by objective independent laboratories and documented and certified by the NFRC.

Advanced Film Solutions installs NFRC rated films that can be confirmed by this agency for their capabilities.

All window films and glass seem to reject heat better when the heat object (SUN!) is at an angle to the glass.

The maximum sun angle is 90 degrees (this is the standard measurement for maximum accuracy) Any representation that an angular measurement improves the heat rejection capabilities of the film is simply ridiculous and disingenuous.

Get a free estimate and compare!

Advanced Film Solutions

Offices Tampa Bay and Orlando

Toll Free 877-575-3456

Window Film Tampa, Simple Steps To Lowering Energy Costs

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Times are tough enough without having to pay high electric costs throughout the year which the direct result of having inefficient windows in your home or business.

 

Fortunately today’s window film technology improvements have resulted in a complete suite of coatings that transform your windows into energy smart systems.

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These coatings act as a heat mirror providing substantially (15-35%)  lower monthly cooling and heating costs.

Many of these coatings are available in shatter resistant clear and solar versions that harden your window openings.  These coatings delay, deny and deter burglars while simultaneously factoring out harmful UV rays and glare.

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading installation company of the highest rated solar and solar security films manufactured by Eastman Chemical. 

Eastman innovation and leading edge ingenuity created LLumar Low E Films, Vista Solar and solar security films, Huper Optik ceramic films and the durable, practical LLumar series.

Our consultants analyze your specific requirements to match the best solution for your need.  No other company has as many choices in brands, styles, light transmissions, reflective and non-reflective or security films.

 

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This is particularly true when we match clients needs against our 3M competition and their limited portfolio.


As a quick example our Eastman portfolio of Vista and LLumar alone have 4 plus pages on the NFRC website while 3M barely has two pages.

Advanced Film Solutions also offers the Southwall pages, Madico, Solar Gard, Hanita and Suntek to name a few.

Call for a free estimate and start lowering that electric bill immediately!

Advanced Film Solutions
Toll Free: 877-575-3456
 

 

Find Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota’s Top Window Film

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Our installation crews have been as busier than ever thanks to the above average temps.

Window film drops room temperatures by filtering up to 85% of the total solar energy from entering your home or business.

The demand for glare and heat control coupled with shatter resistant thicker Vista and LLumar films to protect homes and businesses from forced entry and flying debris is critical.

What type of performance can you expect?
 


 The NFRC has taken the guesswork out of the equation by accumulating objective film performance characteristics of all of our films.

“If you don’t have a competitive advantage, don’t compete.”

Jack Welch

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Dramatic heat rejection in the hotter months by as much as 85% and in the Winter an insulating value.


Compare our estimates against any other quote you may have received. 

Obviously we are prepared to meet and beat our competition!

 
 
 
Call toll free 877-575-3456