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Florida Compares Huper Optik Ceramic Window Tinting Vs. 3M Window Film

Advanced Film Solutions is Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Orlando Window Film, and what better place to be than one of the hottest, muggiest, humidity drenched, blazing, scorching places in the USA?

That’s why home and business owners select the best heat rejecting coatings manufactured by the world leaders in thin film coatings.

The technology and market leader: Eastman Chemical borne from the innovation of Eastman Kodak.

Advanced Film Solutions competes against 3M window film dealers and a host of agents, AC companies, out of state resellers, and of course the kiosks they set up at Home Depot.

We are very familiar with the limited 3M portfolio given the fact that Advanced Film Solutions was founded by the former National Sales Manager of 3M Window Film after “retiring” from 3M after 33 years.

Advanced Film Solutions is a family owned business that has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 straight years and an A Plus Rating from the Better Business Bureau.

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We easily out perform the 3M Prestige Films in the following documented advantages:

  • Our Huper Optik ceramic and Drei films met TECO rebates while the prestige film with the most heat rejection does not. Why?
  • Because their film does not stop enough heat from entering through your windows.

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Our patented coatings are multilayered.

3M has a knock off ceramic film that they repackage that does not equal the heat rejection of our Huper Optik and is more reflective inside and outside.

Believe it or not this stuff is limited to a five ft. width??

Our clear adhesives are optically clearer than the 3M adhesive.

Our hue is a a natural neutral color so the light doesn’t appear blue.

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Our films block more heat on angles as does glass.

When a 3M agent pretends that is special you are encouraged to laugh or roll your eyes.

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Our coatings are NFRC certified so instead of pretending we block more heat you can simply look it up on the NFRC website.

You’ll notice that infrared heat rejection is only a portion of what we measure as heat.

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Our coatings block more heat across the board which is why we qualify for rebates in Tampa and Polk County and their film prestige  did not!

Call Advanced Film Solutions and compare our superior choices, word of mouth recommendations and on glass performance!

Compare our Vista, Llumar, Sunscape and solar security films against their slew of dealers and depot agents and you’ll select

Advanced Film Solutions!

Toll Free: 877-575-3456

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Locally: 407-843-9350

Tampa Energy Savings Thanks To Window Film

It seems very simple at first glance. 

You know that your home or business swelters every afternoon.

You can see that the harsh sunlight is damaging your furnishings and artwork.

 You cringe every time you open your monthly electric bill.
 
You’ve researched the cost for buying new windows but unless you’ve just won the lottery; that alternative is too cost prohibitive.
 

You’ve already considered blinds, curtains and a host of ways to block that heat and finally recognized that window film may be that perfect solution.

That’s where we come in.

Advanced Film Solutions is obsessive about window film.

We have done our homework and that’s why we offer the very best NFRC certified heat rejecting films in the world:

 Huper Optik and Vista Film.

 
We know that most homeowners are on a tight budget and that’s why our every day pricing is always extremely competitive.
 

We also appreciate that there are dozens of tinters around who will sell you anything for a quick buck.

That’s because many window film manufacturers have created channels with no business standards in mind.

They simply sell their film to anyone with a credit card that clears the transaction.

Advanced Film Solutions takes the high road detailing to our clients true value (NFRC rated)  a window film that will endure through or long hot summers for a lifetime of enjoyment.

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We simply hate to lose.
 
 
Call Advanced Film Solutions for a free estimate.

Toll Free at 877-575-3456

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Florida Storefront Glazing Window Film Solutions

Many store owners selected their retail location based on the curb appeal of their building.

Clear non tinted windows might work for business owners outside the State of Florida, but thanks to the relentless sun, UV and heat; clear glass just doesn’t cut it!

Advanced Film Solutions solves those problems by applying durable thin film coatings to the store windows and doors.

These films are clear and optically transparent.

Heat, UV and light levels are filtered out.

This protects your inventory from fading and your employees and customers much more comfortable and glare free!

Monthly cooling costs are lowered by as much as 30-40%.Coll

Security enhancements are attained with thicker versions of these UV films that harden glass and provide glazing protection against smash and grab crime or graffiti.

Call our experts at 877-575-3456

Free estimates!

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If you already have a window tint that has turned purple or bubbled – -let us rip that off and replace it with our outstanding film solutions.

 

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

 

Shatter Security Window Film, Protecting Homes, Offices, Schools

Your glass windows and doors are the easiest point of entry for criminals intent on breaking in to your home or office.

Advanced Film Solutions is Florida’s leading installation company for the strongest shatter control window films.

 

At minimum our film is 8 ML thick.

These films deter, delay and deny entry through the glass.

These films meet the critical safety requirements for Federal government facilities (GSA, DOD)

These security coatings are available in a variety of shades and appearance including clear and highly reflective films for privacy.

Our team has performed more than 33,000 installations since 2007.

We have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 straight years and we are rated A Plus with the Better Business Bureau.

Leading brands include LLumar, Vista, SunTek, Huper Optik, Avery-Dennison, Armorcoat, Madico and Johnson Window Film.

We highly recommend that you consider an optional attachment system employing Dow Corning 995. This application along the perimeter of the film application secures the film to the frames.

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