Living in A Tampa Bay area Gated Community?
The 2026 Home Upgrade: Why a Free Window Film Estimate is Your Smartest First Step
How Advanced Film Solutions Stops Heat, Glare & UV
As we head into 2026, homeowners in Florida’s premier gated communities are looking for ways to balance luxury living with rising utility costs. If you live in a neighborhood with strict Homeowners Association (HOA) guidelines, you know the challenge: you want the heat relief, but you cannot change the exterior “look” of your home.
At Advanced Film Solutions, we specialize in high-performance coatings like 3M Prestige and Huper Optik—technologies specifically engineered to meet deed restrictions while transforming your home’s comfort.
Frankly, a deed restricted community ensures that your neighborhood is well maintained and that your neighbors keep their homes looking great.
Given the cooperative nature of these communities, you won’t have to worry about a neighbor’s home not being maintained to the standards set by your covenant.
Living in a gated community like Cheval, Corey Lakes, Grand Hampton, Fish Hawk Estates or Tampa Palms means that your home has larger windows and sliders.
1. Guaranteed HOA Compliance
Living in a gated community often means “no reflective or silver films.” In the past, this meant choosing between a hot house or violating deed restrictions.
- 3M Prestige Series: Uses non-metalized, multi-layer optical film technology that is virtually invisible. It actually has less reflectivity than the glass it’s applied to.
- Huper Optik Ceramic: The world’s first patented ceramic film. It offers a soft, natural view without any “shiny” look, ensuring your home remains in 100% compliance with community standards.
2. Combat Skyrocketing Utility Bills
With energy rates trending upward, window film is no longer just a luxury—it’s a financial strategy. Our films can block up to 80% of solar heat and 90% of glare.
- HVAC Longevity: By stopping heat at the glass, your AC unit doesn’t have to work overtime, extending its lifespan and saving you from a $10,000+ replacement bill down the road.
- Immediate ROI: Many of our clients see their energy bills drop by as much as 30% immediately after installation.
3. “SPF 1000” for Your Interiors
You’ve invested thousands in hardwood floors, designer rugs, and custom upholstery. Standard glass allows 99% of UV rays to pass through—the primary cause of fading. Both 3M Prestige and Huper Optik block 99.9% of UV radiation, acting as a permanent sunblock for your home’s interior investments.
Did You Know? > 3M Prestige is unique because it performs best when the sun is at its hottest (at an angle), providing maximum protection when you need it most.
Your home gets more than its fair share of sunlight, heat, glare, and UV damage directly caused by unfiltered sunlight.
Your furnishings gradually fade.
Your electric bill, linked to your AC usage is skyrocketing and all indications are that TECO and Duke Energy have rate hikes scheduled for 2026!
Your wide screen TV is hard to watch during the day due to the glare.
Some rooms are simply unlivable at certain times of the day.
Advanced Film Solutions has the trusted solutions.
Our trusted cooling solutions have been installed on thousands of homes from Wesley Chapel, Trinity to Tarpon Springs and St. Pete!
Once applied our coatings stop 99.9% of the harmful UV and as much as 70% of the total solar energy.
Since these films are less reflective than glass itself your views are never diminished, day or night!
More importantly our window film application meets all deed restrictions.
If you are suffering with hot rooms and high energy costs, it’s time you considered Advanced Film Solutions.
We are rated A Plus by the Better Business Bureau and have earned the Super Service Award from Angie’s List for 15 years.
No other local window film company has as many five star reviews.
What to Expect in Your Free Estimate
We believe in education, not high-pressure sales. During your free consultation, our experts will:
- Perform a site-specific analysis of your glass type and home orientation.
- Provide physical samples you can hold against your windows to see the clarity for yourself.
- Give you a precise quote that includes our industry-leading lifetime warranty.
Ready to make 2026 your most comfortable year yet?
[Contact Advanced Film Solutions today for your free estimate!] Tampa: 813-949-3456 | Orlando: 407-843-9350 | Sarasota: 941-822-8841
Advanced Film Solutions covers the greater Tampa Bay & Orlando region including Pasco, Hernando, Lakeland, Bradenton and Sarasota.
