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UV Window Tinting Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota

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An article in the Wall Street Journal discusses a recent and growing trend in interior design.

 
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High cost custom drapery and sheer window treatments rapidly replacing blinds, shutters and vertical blinds are highly susceptible to sun and UV damage.

UV control window films are highly recommended since they eliminate 99.9% of the UV that would contribute to the fade and damage these expensive accessories.

These clear optically transparent films block more than 60-80% of the heat without altering the beauty or hue of your home.

“Many sheer window treatments incorporate a high-tech layer of protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, which can penetrate regular window glass and damage skin, discolor fabrics and overheat rooms.

 

A layer of protective film, like the kind once found mainly in cars, is mounted onto the glass window panes.

High-performance window film typically is cut to size and professionally installed by a dealer-representative affiliated with a manufacturer.

(It should be noted that darker and higher heat rejecting films will provide greater overall protection since UV is only approximately 1/3 the driving component of fade damage)

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Advanced Film Solutions is unique by having the widest and deepest portfolio of solar UV control films.

Let one of our experts show you the various choices available and let us assist you in determining the best possible fit for your needs.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Advanced Film Solutions Tampa-St.Pete-Orlando

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3M Prestige Vs. Huper Optik Window Tinting Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota

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In one corner 3M Prestige Films. 

In the opposite corner Huper Optik nanoceramic films.

We will make some broad assumptions based upon our experience in the real world of window film competition where we win against 3M prestige or their home depot agents and window genie window washers every day of the week here in Florida.

  1. apples2Let’s assume that you live in an upscale home with plenty of heat streaming in through your windows.

  2. Let’s assume that you may live in a deed restricted or gated community where a reflective film is not allowed; or simply your preference is a non reflective appearance for you windows!

  3. I’ll also assume that you have been given a 3M demo or sales pitch using an IR Heat lamp, BTU meter and perhaps some sample comparisons between their prestige film and a competitive (much darker) film.

    You were shown how much more heat their prestige 70 blocks out compared to these dark reflective films. . .right?

Pretty amazing; if only it were true.

 
That heat lamp trick is a gimmick designed to fool you.

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 The IR wavelengths of that lamp are in sync with that BTU meter.

I can explain how that illusion works but suffice to say think David Copperfield swallowing fire!

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They didn’t show you the NFRC website where all certified films have been qualified on various window glass configurations.

They didn’t show you the actual prestige film because their sample card does not include their adhesive system.

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That’s right. . kind of missed that one didn’t you?

Of course the film looks pretty darn clear on that sample card. I wonder how it will look on your glass?

Check the NFRC websites
 
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  • We offer superior optical clarity
  • We offer greater glare reduction in our 20  and 30% versions compared to their 40%. The Huper 20 and 35 qualified for TECO rebates-Prestige did not!
  • Our scratch coating is superior to the prestige film.

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  • Our hue is more neutral and will not color shift to blue.
  • We offer superior glass warranty for breakage and seal failure up to $2000 per window.
  • Our films will not interfere with signals.
  • You can use Windex on our films just like they do!
  • Huper Optik ceramic films have no dyes. Prestige does!
  • Huper Optik Ceramic film does not corrode.
  • Let’s discuss the cost- -shall we?

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free 877-575-3456

The more you know the more we win!

Tampa Stores, Restaurants Cut Electric Bills By Window Tinting

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Small business owners throughout the Tampa Bay area are painfully aware of rising electric costs either from TECO or Duke Energy.

Window Films are a logical choice based upon the immediate reduction in cooling costs and the benefits of customer comfort, reduced glare and UV as well as smash and grab security features of our thicker films.


Retail stores and restaurants prefer films that allow visibility into the interior of the store. 

 

We offer an extensive portfolio of non-reflective ceramic films from the leaders in window film technology; VISTA Films and Huper Optik.

Smaller offices that get baked with southern, eastern or western exposure might prefer the darker reflective series of films that eliminate nearly 80% of the heat and glare.


Whichever your choice you’ll be rewarded with lowered utility costs by as much as 30%

Call today and improve that bottom line with Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free : 877-575-3456
 

Safety & Energy Savings LLumar Window Film For Tampa Bay & Orlando Homes

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Advanced Film Solutions installation crews are traversing the region performing installations of energy smart safety solar window film.

Benefits:
 
  1. Solar control films lower room temperatures making the living space cool and comfortable.
  2. Glare is reduced which provides obvious benefits from ease of reading, watching Hi-Def TV and working on your PC or tablet.
  3. UV eliminated which preserves your furnishings, wood floors and accessories from turning colors, fading and becoming brittle.

  4. Thicker security versions that delay and deny entry from burglary smash impact and intrusion.
  5. We install a complete portfolio of films that meet HOA rules and deed restrictions.

  6. Our warranty is lifetime and all window systems are covered including IG, dual pane glass.

Get a free estimate by calling toll free 877-575-3456

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Find out why our team has earned the Angie’s List Super Service Award for 9 consecutive years and we are rated A + with the Better Business Bureau!

ADVANCED FILM SOLUTIONS

Tampa Clear Window Film Blocking Heat Designed For Prestige Homes

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Tampa Bay is known for tropical heat and blinding Sunlight.

 

We have more sunny days than Hawaii and the humidity?


Your home bakes throughout the spring and summer.

Rising electric rates coupled with the constant hum of your AC (no one in their right mind would open their windows or sliders!) has resulted in astronomically high electric bills.

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay’s leading residential window film installation company.

The majority of our installations solve these heat problems with darker reflective films.

These solutions are economical and extremely effective.

Coatings that can block nearly 85% of the heat and 99.9% of the UV.

The downside for many clients is any alteration to the light levels or appearance of their windows.

Advanced Film Solutions understands this requirement and our portfolio of films includes clear solar films that reduce heat and UV without changing the “look” of your windows.

Nanoceramic films like our incomparable Huper Optik Ceramic Films.  These coatings are less reflective than glass.

Your views are preserved day or night.

The clarity is spectacular.

 

Ideal for condominiums, strict deed restrictions and home owner association covenants Advanced Film Solutions has the ideal fit for discriminating homeowners!

Call for a free estimate:
 
 
Toll free 877-575-3456
 

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