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Tampa Window Film NFRC Certification In Plain English

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NFRC certification is an important step in the window film industry.

The International Window Film Association has been collectively involved in meetings during the years in setting the guidelines for certification and ensuring that window film would be included as an energy efficient device.

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Accurate measurements of a particular window film performance on glass have been well known for decades. The issue for the window film industry was how to objectively quantify these performance characteristics, and how to certify the accuracy of these results?

By accomplishing this requirement Eastman Performance Films (Huper Optik) enables consumers to make an objective decision (the level playing field) and potentially qualify for rebates and incentives.

Window manufacturers have had a head start (as you might expect) The removable temporary labels currently appear on their certified products.

Window film was a different situation since the installation is typically a retrofit on an installed window.
 

Your particular home (let’s use Florida for example) have windows that are typically 1/8″ clear single pane (commercial glass may have 1/4″ glass.)

These clear glass types are extremely inefficient since they allow so much solar energy (heat) to be transmitted into your home. The installation of an energy efficient window film can reduce that heat by a tremendous amount, saving cooling costs (your energy bill!)

The certified lab tested performance of the installed window film will now become available to consumers.

Obviously certain types of window film may be more “energy efficient” than others based on their visible light transmission (how dark?) and their SHGC (how much heat is entering the room?)

This is the trade-off between energy efficiency and aesthetics.  As experts in energy efficient window film we can guide you through these selections so that you can make the best choice for your specific home.

The fact that Eastman Performance Films was the first window film manufacturer to take these steps and demonstrate their accurate performance of their window film demonstrates their commitment to the consumer.

Huper Optik became the second company to receive certification and we are proud of both of our key manufacturers for their diligence. 

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As a personal aside; it is this consumer oriented mindset at VISTA Window Film, that encouraged Advanced Film Solutions to become a Vista Window Film independent dealer.

Yet another reason to consider VISTA or Huper Optik Window Film for your Florida home!

We highly recommend that you consider an energy retrofit for your windows by installing our Vista or Huper Optik window film as compared to your cost for replacing your windows. 

Call Advanced Film Solutions toll free at 877-575-3456

 

 

Daylight Window Film, Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Glass Tinting

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Daylighting is the practice of placing windows or other transparent media and reflective surfaces so that, during the day, natural light provides effective interior illumination.

 

Daylight, technically a byproduct of sunlight and its attendant invisible-spectrum IR radiation dispersing in the atmosphere, is a nearly perfect light.

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It is free, and we see very well under it.

In moderation it has positive health benefits associated with vitamins,  enhanced performance, and elevated mood, producing 16 percent or better test score increases and general feelings of well-being in schools (as one example).

It does have a few issues, however:

It is associated with heat, specifically the heat produced by the continuous nuclear reaction comprising the sun.  It is on all the time, but because the planet rotates you can’t see it all the time.

Also, the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight causes toxins from the materials in your house to out gas at an alarming rate, and generally degrades them, so the sun ruins your carpet (one of the worst airborne pollutant sources) and you get indoor air quality problems.

Glare is also a critical downside of allowing in copious amounts of daylighting.  Plasma TV screens, computers and comfort are all issue our clients are facing.

Our solutions?

Low or non-reflective Nano-ceramic window films allow in more natural light than standard dark reflective films while they simultaneously reject nearly 100% of the UV as well as rejecting more IR heat.

Light transmission films in the 30%-50% light transmissions with total solar heat rejection of 60%.

  • Glare is reduced by 30-70%
  • UV eliminated
  • Temperatures are reduced.
  • Windows are protected 24/7 with 8 ML thick shatter films.
  • Electric costs are reduced

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  • Since these films are non reflective they meet all Deed Restrictions!
  • Homeowners use less interior lighting further lowering electric costs!
  • IR is reduced- so it feels even cooler which provides greater comfort.

Just another reason to contact Advanced Film Solutions, Huper Optik window Film 

Call Advanced Film Solutions

877-575-3456

 

Retail Store Shatter Impact Protection, Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Bay

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Retail store security management along with small business owners try to stay one step ahead of thieves. 

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Unprotected windows are the easiest point of entry and while burglar bars can solve that problem; many store owners have not thrown in the towel by installing unsightly bars.

Alarms and glass breakage frequency systems are terrific but the key is to stop them from entering in the first place.

That’s where shatter resistant window films work!

Advanced Film Solutions installs thicker safety and security window films that hold the glass in place against high impact.

Many retail and commercial businesses have experienced power outages from hurricanes like Milton. Our window film hold glass in place 24/7 against break-ins!

You stay calmer with window film and let the crooks meditate in prison!
 

Retail Loss Prevention Managers can select from the world leading safety and security window films.

For example the LLumar Magnum mylar films along with VISTA lower reflective safety films.

We also offer the Armorcoat 8 ML Films exactly like those films protecting the US Capitol Building and the Supreme Court!

Test Results:

 Stop these crooks from entering your store.
 
 

Advanced Film Solutions, Security Window Film Tampa Bay, Orlando, Sarasota

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Consumers are looking for window protection and quite honestly the “best bang for the buck.”

Who can blame them?  

More Florida home and business owners choose Advanced Film Solutions for their window film than any other installation company. 

Windows and doors are the most vulnerable parts of a home, public building or place of business.

They are easy points of entry for people that may mean harm to the occupants. Glass is also an inviting target for vandals intent on mischief or worse, and a point of weakness for extreme weather conditions.

Safety window films offer a measure of protection from the hazards of flying glass fragments during a storm, blast or other type of attack and can possibly deter or at least delay unwanted entry.

When ordinary non-tempered glass breaks, it poses considerable danger, but with filmed glass, this hazard may be significantly reduced.

Thicker coatings provide greater tensile strength, puncture strength and safety.

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Advanced Film Solutions installs 8ML and thicker coatings in solar and clear versions.
Advanced Film Solutions block the heat and UV while protecting your home.

Advanced Film Solutions represents VISTA, LLumar Armorcoat SunTek, Madico & Avery-Dennison Hanita Window Films.

Call Advanced Film Solutions

Toll Free 877-575-3456
 
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Tampa Safety Security Shatter Control Window Film Solutions

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Safety and security window film has demonstrated safety benefits for protecting people and property for decades.

The Federal government has developed safety criteria for Federal installations and the window film industry has conducted these tests through independent testing laboratories.

The shatter retention films represented by Advanced Film Solutions meets the most stringent GSA requirements when properly anchored with a wet seal (Dow 995 silicone) fastening system.

It should be noted that our direct competition 3M security film has no performance advantage over our solar security films in terms of safety.

Their representations of increased tear resistance or some advantage of their fastening IPD  caulk over Dow 995 has NOT given them any safety advantage on any objective testing standard including GSA, Department of Defense, Factory Global or ASTM.

To the contrary they are extremely limited to a handful of solar security films while our portfolio includes:

  • Silver 8 ML and thicker.
  • Neutral 8 ML
  • Dual reflective 8 ML in 25, 35, 28, 38 light transmissions.
  • Clear Security film in 4,6,7,8,11,14,15 +Ml
  • Neutral 50, 40, 35
  • Non reflective 40, 8ML and 50 8Ml and 70 8 ML

Our Eastman LLumar , Madico, Avery-Dennison Hanita, SunTek, Huper Optik, Vista and Armorcoat Films are the standard for force protection personnel perimeter protection throughout the world.

Most recently and unfortunately these films are the most specified security films employed for school safety security in the USA

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