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Blast Glazing Protection Shatter Window Film, Tampa Bay

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As a property owner or facilities manager of a high profile building or potential target of terrorism or hate crimes you are obviously concerned with taking proactive security measures to protect employees, visitors and assets.

Your building security program should encompass basic building security matters (i.e., routine protection of persons, property, and information) as well as protection strategies against extraordinary events such as a terrorist act.

 

There are a host of organizations (religious, hospitality, education, medical, testing laboratories, etc.) that require sound and effective security measures and perimeter protection.

Advanced Film Solutions is expert in a major component of any building hardening plan: the installation of shatter control security films.

 
These are same security films installed on Federal facilities and military bases throughout the country.
 


Our portfolio of shatter control fragment retention films is unmatched in the industry.

We represent the industry leading security glazing solutions including:

  • Eastman Chemical LLumar Magnum and Vista Security and solar combination films.
  • Armorcoat Films
  • Madico Security Films
  • SunTek
  • Hanita Safety Zone Security Films (Israeli manufactured)
  • Huper Optik Ceramic Security Film

These films are all a minimum of 8ML thick and the major film manufacturer’s have all tested and met GSA Blast criteria 3A and Department of Defense criteria.

All of our safety security films are installed per the manufacturer’s specification and we attach the film to the frames using a wet sealant (Dow 995) as specified by the aforementioned manufacturer’s.

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Secure Tampa Homes With Advanced Window Film Protection

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Commercial offices in office parks and industrial parks throughout the greater Tampa Bay area experience problems with glare, heat, UV and rising electric costs as homeowners experience. 

While many homeowners tend to sway away from highly reflective film; offices generally prefer privacy reflective films to prevent passerby’s from seeing into the offices.

Office personnel and for medical centers their patients benefit from this high level of privacy.

From a BUILDING security and safety perspective our reflective films prevent thieves from scoping your offices for potential theft or vandalism.

As a case in point a security firm recommended privacy security films for ground level offices.

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Advanced Film Solutions has flawlessly completed thousands of office glass projects since 2007. 

We have done Urgent Care Medical centers, dentist offices and retail offices as well as dozens of pharmacies, UPS stores, municipal buildings, restaurants and hair salons.

The point is that we offer more choices in appearance and function than any other window film company in the Tampa Bay area.

Our broad portfolio of solutions will let you customize the perfect solution for your property.
 
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Protection: Tampa Bay Solar Security Window Film

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On the heels of tragedy throughout the country; security officials, law enforcement and education administrators are seeking methods to improve the safety and security of students, teachers and support staff.

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Shatter window film are thicker (8 Ml) or greater fragment retention films that will hold the glass in their frames during a blast event similar to what occurred on Christmas Day in Nashville. 

There are numerous security enhancements both procedural as well as by altering the physical properties of the window envelope and access to the school property.

Glazing security film is an extremely cost-effective improvement readily implemented that has immediate safety outcomes:

  • Shatter resistant films are installed on existing doors and accessible windows.  The cost of these security enhancements are much less than replacing the existing windows.

  • Iterations of safety security window film can limit the exterior view into the facility. These reflective security films allows for identification of the party attempting to enter the facility.

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  • Solar safety films improve the energy efficiency of the facility.  This may not be the primary purpose in considering these solutions but as a matter of practical ROI the energy efficiency of these films should not be overlooked.
  • Effectiveness: Shatter films are already utilized by Federal offices and landmark buildings as part of their perimeter security planning and implementation.  These thicker glazing films protect military force protection and have been independently tested by the Department of Defense, GSA and Underwriters Laboratory ( in several iterations.)

Advanced Film Solutions has installed security glazing films on hundreds of facilities and homes throughout the Greater Tampa Bay-Orlando corridor.

Our clients include the VA Administration, City of Largo, City of Oveido and numerous corporate and retail locations.

We are thoroughly trained and equipped to perform the best installations and our portfolio of shatter film is unmatched.

These coatings include LLumar, Vista, SunTek, Madico, Hanita, Huper Optik and Armorcoat.

Call for a free consultation:

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877-575-3456

Eastman Glazing Security Florida Window Film Comparisons Vs. 3M Window Film

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Advanced Film Solutions is one of the largest volume solar and solar safety film installation companies in the USA.

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We differentiate our solutions portfolio by offering the world leading window film brands.

Objectivity is our sincere promise to our clients. 

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 The issue of life safety is critically important.

 

There are differences in aesthetics between the various security film solutions our goal is to match the right coating for your specific requirements.

As a starting point we only install 8 ML or thicker shatter resistant films.
 

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  • Silver 8 ML: Our LLumar or Armorcoat silver film is ideal for maximum privacy and safe for IG units.
  • Dual reflective 28 Vista: Also safe for IG units this dual reflective film
     
  • Dual reflective LLumar 25, 15% 9 ML thickness and 5 ml choices.
  • Dual Reflective 25% SunTek
  • Neutral Series: Available in 20, 35, 40, 50 % light transmissions.
  • Ceramic 50% Huper Optik
  • Hanita Safety Zone 
  • Armorcoat Stainless

Attachment systems:

We recommend the Dow 995 structural silicone wet glaze system.

How we compare to 3M Security Window Film:

As a matter of aesthetic comparison 3M has an extremely limited portfolio of thinner security films.

  • They do not offer a silver or neutral 20, 35,40 or 50% VLT
  • They offer only a thinner 5 ML dual reflective 25% VLT
  • They repackage another companies  8 Ml and 14 ml film 
  • There is no objective independent testing for win, blast, impact or intrusion that our solutions are not equal or superior.

There is no demonstrable advantage for thinner film as 3M offers and their tear resistance does not present superior capability during GSA or DOD blast or ballistic testing.

Adhesive clarity and haze are known issues with the 3M ultra films.

Bottom Line:

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Advanced Film Solutions offers a wide range of shatter films that meets our clients requirements.

Our films are all certified by the NFRC for energy savings.

Our 8 ML shatter Films meet GSA, DOD, and several meet FM Global approval (LLumar)

Our Films meet ANSI 400 Ft Lbs standards.

Several films meet UL972 Impact standards.

Advanced Film Solutions offers free estimates and our team has earned an A Rating from the BBB and we are an 8 time winner of the Super Service Award from Angie’s List.

Compare our superior portfolio, adhesive clarity, testing and NFRC ratings along with your investment costs!

There is not one category where 3M offers a safer security film PERIOD!

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Winter Haven Cultural Center Window Film, Advanced Film Solutions

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When municipalities contract for a window film project they typically post bid notices that create a competitive process for the best value and pricing.

Frequently the low bid wins.

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There are situations, however when the low bid can not meet the proper requirements for insurance coverage, workers comp or product specified. Fortunately for Advanced Film Solutions the low ball bidder was unable to meet the specified requirements.

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In the case of the City Of Winter Haven Cultural Center Advanced Film Solutions was awarded the bid because we provided the proper credentials coupled with the best price.

Our team of installers tackled this project which was allotted an entire week.

Thanks to the efficiency and number of our crew we are able to meet all requirements and complete several thousand square feet of removal and replacement in less than two days.

Advanced Film Solutions has grown into one of the highest volume window film installation companies in the country.

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Our unmatched selections include the entire Eastman portfolio of films along with Madico. Solar Gard, Hanita, Johnson and Geoshield.

Our flagship product solutions boast Vista Film, LLumar and of course Huper Optik ceramic films.

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Our team has earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 8 consecutive years, The Best Of Home Advisor Award and of course an A Plus Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Value, pricing, performance and meeting all requirements is our continued goal.

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Residential, commercial or government projects; your window film company is Advanced Film Solutions.

Toll Free: 877-575-3456