Category Archives: UV and Fade Protection Film

Through Glass Lightly Tampa, Orlando Huper Optik Ceramic Window Film

Consistently more homeowners and commercial property managers are insisting upon lighter non reflective window films versus the darker reflective metallic films of the past.

The key for any window film researcher is to determine the proper balance between  your aesthetic requirements and the bottom line heat rejection you expect!


We believe that it’s critically important to offer consumers concise comparisons between the various window film manufacturers and in particular a direct matrix comparison to the 3M window films like their prestige film and their re-boxed ceramic film. 

This matrix compares optical clarity, total solar energy rejected on the exact same type of glass (NFRC).  We compare glare rejection (our 30% Huper Optik Ceramic for example reduces glare by a significant amount compared to the 3M prestige 40 (their darkest film in the prestige series.)

It’s this winning comparison that gives Advanced Film Solutions and Window Film USA our competitive advantage.

The unequivocal leader in this category?  Huper Optik-The German Nano-ceramic Film.

Why?


 Huper Optik Ceramic film is patented (which is a major advantage for any installation company that represents this incredible window film since all the other copy cats are forced to use a single layer and an older limited width machine.)

These lesser performance “ceramic films now offered by Johnson Window Film, Madico Advanced Ceramics, Geoshield and most recent the 3M Ceramic Film are all re-boxed some with very familiar logos on their box!

How does Huper Optik surpass these films in aesthetics and performance?

  • Their patented process allows them to use a multi layered structure.  This improves total solar energy rejection with far less exterior reflectivity than these also-ran films.
  • Less exterior reflectivity is what Home Owner Associations require in their deed restrictions!
  • All the Huper Series Films are less reflective than glass from the exterior and the interior perspective!
  • The Huper Optik Films are non corroding and are all available in 72 inch widths. This means we never seam a window for larger width glass.

 
  • We love the comparison because when consumers take the time to do their research we win.
  • When consumers ask for a side-by-side mock-up, we win!
  • When consumers check the NFRC for documented performance; we win!
  • We won’t waste your time with nonsense like angles of incidence or offer total crap like their film blocks 97% of the IR or worse yet, the heat?

We won’t use tricks and gimmicks like heat lamp BTU tests that imply their lighter films block more heat than a darker silver film . Any one that does this should be ashamed of themselves!

 
We prefer reality over illusion.
How about you?


Our winning strategy is founded upon the firm belief that consumers are much too smart and money is much too tight, to be mislead or bamboozled; no matter how familiar they might be with any particular brand of film.

Advanced Film Solutions (Florida)

Toll Free 877-575-3456

Florida’s Homes Of Distinction Demand Huper Optik Ceramic Window Film

We have installed our Window Films on so many beautiful homes recently it’s getting hard to keep track. 

A few communities are so beautiful, the homes so distinguished it simply takes your breath away.

These homes have huge expanses of glass facing west and south. 

The sun is intense and as you drive past the homes you’ll note their blinds drawn tight against the glare and heat.  Furnishings fading due to this light and UV are a primary concern for these upscale homeowners.

These sprawling developments have homes nestled in scenic acres. 

An entire town is springing up right before your eyes. 

Here the homes also face the West and South with glass covering the lanai area . 

Our Nano-Ceramic Window Films maintained the views actually reducing the reflectivity of the glass.

Advanced Film Solutions provides expert installations of our Huper Optik Window Films 

 

Our installation teams have years of experience in window film applications.

Our goal at Advanced was to offer the very top of the line window films and have the staff to do a flawless installation.

It’s all about 100% Customer Satisfaction.


No compromises, no short cuts. Elegance, performance and superior quality combined with care and respect for our customers. 

To coin a phrase: “Comfort without Compromise.”

Call Advanced Film Solutions

Florida’s Window Film Choice!
Toll Free: 877-575-3456

Security Window Film, Florida Advanced Film Solutions Installations

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

 
 
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

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