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Window Tinting Smart Tampa Bay Consumer Comparison Shopping

 

Consumers are looking for solid ideas to reduce their energy costs and usage while still maintaining the beauty of their homes.

They know which rooms stay too hot or are too bright. The last electric bill is far too high and something needs to be done!

Homeowners also face security concerns like smash and grab (break-in’s through their glass windows, doors and sliders)

This is at the forefront of what homeowners are looking to solve.

Where to start?

Many of you are heading to the Home Depot’s and Lowe’s DIY stores.

If this is your strategy, than good luck!

We spend a great deal of time removing the iffy installations our clients attempted.

Keep those band-aids at the ready and save that receipt!!

Here’s why we are different!

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  • We are concise concerning comparisons between the different brands of window film. We are able to do this because we have access to the world’s leading brands and we install them every day.

  • We compare solutions since there are really no absolutes. There are degrees of differences and associated cost factors with varying product solutions.
  • We appreciate that a film solution that has a high investment cost uses superior raw materials when the manufacturer builds their product line.
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  • The trade-offs are cost versus function and the long term life expectancy of the product.

  • Our operation lean and mean. This equates to sharper pricing for our clients. We aren’t paying for fancy hotel stays or six people showing up on one bid estimate! 
  • We start with the understanding that we are consulting. Our clients are trying to solve real problems like high electric bills or eliminating UV.  They are trying to cut glare or improve their burglary and smash and grab protection. They may like to hear the sizzle but what they really want is direct answers and solid, detailed NFRC comparisons.

When you are ready to get serious call us toll free at 877-575-3456

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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.

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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

 

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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Tampa Bay, Orlando LLumar Glass Protection Window Tinting

 


Many home and business owners are researching methods that improve the security of their windows from smash and grab burglary.

Combining the solar properties of our VISTA, LLumar can pay dividends in terms of safety and bottom line savings on your monthly electric bills.

Our clients want the superior puncture resistance and higher level of home security protection that you receive with our Vista 8 ML solar security films.
Optical clarity is another major reason for the homeowners confidence in Advanced Film Solutions. 

No one wants a hazy film on their glass and the clarity of our Vista Films are unmatched.

Safer homes and businesses and cooler homes deserve the best in window film!

Advanced Film Solutions matches the right film for our clients requirements.

 
Toll Free 877-575-3456
 

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