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Florida School Safety Glazing Perimeter Protection Window Film

There has been an obvious and perhaps overdue focus on implementing security improvements for public and private school safety. 

The underlying issues remain open to debate but clearly there is a value in making our schools safer.

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Connecticut has led the way as experts driven by their experience and tragedy at Sandy Hook where entry to the school through the glass doors was a major factor in the event.

Improved perimeter protection includes implementing improvements in levels of security including access control, lighting, school guards, metal detectors and hardening the windows and doors.

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Retrofit alternatives based on cost and ease of implementation have resulted in the specification of security glazing window film.

 

The majority of window film manufacturers who produce 8 ML or thicker shatter films have been understandably slow to promote (or give the appearance of promoting) their window film solutions in the aftermath of this tragedy.

This was due to a natural reluctance to step back rather than exploit the sales opportunity.

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Critical considerations:

Clear glazing films have been employed for decades to protect people and property throughout the world. We have seen an evolution in perimeter protection, force protection since the embassy bombings, Oklahoma City and the post 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Federal guidelines were created and glazing systems have been tested and achieved appropriate levels of protection that meet GSA and Department of Defense guidelines.

The following window film systems have met these independent test criteria:

  • Eastman Chemical LLumar and Vista solar security films
  • Saint-Gobain- Armorcoat Films
  • Madico Security Films
  • SunTek Safety Films
  • Hanita
  • Johnson
  • 3M

Window film attachment systems as recommended by Eastman, Madico, SunTek, Armorcoat, Johnson and Hanita include the Dow 995 wet silicone sealant. 

(3M uses a similar silicone as well as a VHB system that has not demonstrated any improvement in security nor does their film system exceed any of the coatings we represent.  In fact their thinner 4ml and 5ml films offer less impact protection than the 6 ML and 14 ML they have been promoting.)

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Advanced Film Solutions, Window Film USA recommends the thicker 8ML+ coatings manufactured by LLumar, Armorcoat, Madico, SunTek and Vista. We have installed Johnson films where they were specified.

We do not install 3M window film for numerous reasons but their Ultra 600 and repackaged 14 ML meet the same safety levels as the aforementioned films so our clients do not sacrifice any measure of security or life safety.

The leaders in security coatings that we recommend offer numerous solar versions of safety films that 3M does not manufacture or repackage (as of this date).

Silver reflective, neutral reflective films in various light transmissions can provide energy savings as well as ground floor privacy for high profile targets. School officials and campus security personnel should weigh the value of these films versus an unobstructed view into the facility.

Advanced Film Solutions is fully insured and we have earned an A plus rating from the Better Business Bureau as well as Angie’s List Super Service Award for seven consecutive years

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free for a consultation and free estimate.

877-575-3456

 

Prestige Homes & Condo’s Choose Huper Optik Ceramic Window Film

Home and condominium owners throughout the state of Florida choose Huper Optik ceramic films for their solar heat problems UV filtering and glare control.

These dynamic nanoceramic coatings meet all HOA rules and deed restrictions.

  • Non-reflective films that are actually lower reflective than glass itself. This improves visibility and preserves your view.

  • Non-reflective coatings won’t alter the aesthetics of the home or condo.
  • The clarity of these coatings out-performs the competitive 3M multilayer films sold by 3M agents and Home Depot.

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  • Huper Optik has a natural hue rather than a blue shift.

  • Huper Optik is available in darker light transmissions including a 20, 30, 35% VLT. The 3M film is limited to a 40% in their darkest version.
  • Huper Optik is completely dye free unlike our 3M friends.
  • Huper Optik is NFRC certified so we won’t need to play games with French Fry Lamps and rigged BTU meters. There is no need to pretend that we work better at angles since all films as well as glass perform in the same manner.

  • Huper Optik has a lifetime warranty.

If you need a solution for glare, heat and faded furnishings that Huper Optik is the prefect choice for your prestige home.

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

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Look for our coupons and our ads on Angie’s List where we have earned the Super Service Award for the last 8 consecutive years.

Offices in Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Orlando

Prestige Condominium Owners Select Huper Optik Ceramic Window Tinting

 We have been “on a roll” with Huper Optik Ceramic Films.
 
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Huper Optik is the best heat reducing non-metallic window film in the industry. 

If there was a better heat reducing film that wasn’t shiny and provided the same level of IR and total solar heat gain rejection; we’d have it!

Non metallic appearance is a powerful reason that motivates our clients. 

 
Hi-rise condominiums are a perfect example.
 
 

Our clients want to preserve their views and Huper Optik is less reflective than glass.

Day or night your views are unimpeded.

Our clients want durability and a lifetime of enjoyment. 

Huper Optik is 25 X more durable than standard metal films and Huper Optik is dye free.

Our Huper Optik qualifies for this outstanding energy savings reward program!

 
Huper Optik isn’t for everyone. 
 


There are cheaper window tints available and Advanced Film Solutions can easily provide them to you.

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If you have earned the best Sun protection and incomparable clarity than Huper Optik is the film for you!

 

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877-575-3456

Tampa Home & Business Glass Security Window Film Systems

Criminals find the weakest link in your home or business security plan.

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In most cases this vulnerability is represented by your glass windows, sliders and doors.

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa and Orlando’s protective glazing film specialists.

We apply thicker clear and solar glazing films to your windows.

These coatings strengthen  the glass and provide an additional barrier that slows down intruders.

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Window film is designed to hold broken glass in place (anchoring, fastening systems are available) thereby reducing the possibility of injury or damage caused by spalling glass shards.

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Advanced Film Solutions is unique by offering the world leading security film solutions.

This allows us to design the best application to fit our client’s requirements. While all of our selections are equally strong ( 8 ML or greater) there are nuances in solar properties that include the level of light transmission, reflectivity (or not) and length of warranty.

Solar security films will lower the heat gain that creates higher electric costs.

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We have shatter films that will filter our nearly 80% of the heat while reducing glare and virtually eliminating the UV by 99.9%.

Our choices include:

  • Eastman Chemical LLumar, Vista and Huper Optik Ceramic
  • SunTek
  • Hanita
  • Madico and Sunscape
  • Johnson Window Film
  • Armorcoat

Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate and compare our dynamic solutions!

Applications include commercial offices, retail stores and restaurants, government facilities, schools, landmark buildings and homes just like yours!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Make Your Windows Energy Smart & Safe With Window Film

If your windows are single pane clear glass you live through GLASS PAIN every year.

Today as we spend a great amount of time in our homes, this might be the best time to upgrade your windows with window film from Advanced Film Solutions.

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At a fraction of the cost of a window replacement our lifetime warranted coatings will drive lower utility costs by as much as 30-40% during the long hot summers.

Our films are transparent, optically clear films that stop heat, UV at the glass.

There are many levels of light filtering coatings to select so the end result is the exact customized solution for your windows and sliders.

Deed restrictions are not a problem because our ceramic coatings are less reflective than glass .

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We also recommend that you consider a thicker security film coating that will harden your windows and retain glass in the frames so burglars can not simply break in and steal your valuables.

These shatter resistant films slow down thieves letting law enforcement time to respond to alarms.

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Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456

Pain relief for those single pane windows is one toll free phone call away.