Sea Turtles

Add a Layer of Protection
for Sea Turtles with
Turtle Glass Window Film

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3M™ Premier Elite Dealer of 3M™ Window Film Solutions
Experienced Turtle Glass Window Film Installers on Coastal Properties
Film & Installation Backed by a Strong Warranty

Sea Turtle – photo by Abner Abiu Castillo Diaz, Unsplash

Your Turtle Glass Window Film Experts Dedicated to Sea Turtle Protection

Advanced Window Tinting are experienced installers of turtle glass window film to protect sea turtles along the Sunshine State’s coastline. Sea turtle hatchlings use the natural light from the moon to navigate from their nests to the sea. Unfortunately, artificial lighting from beachfront properties disrupts this, disorienting the hatchlings. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recommends using window film to reduce light pollution. Our 3M window film solutions can offer 40 to 90% visible light transmission, exceeding sea turtle building codes. Speak to an expert today about how we can ensure the light coming from your windows are not disrupting sea turtles and their lifecycle.

Lighting Along Coastlines is Causing a Sea Turtle Crisis, Need for Turtle Glass Window Film

Turtle glass window film is a solution to protecting our sea turtle population. According to the Sea Turtle Conservancy, over 100,000 sea turtle hatchlings are disoriented each year in Florida. What was once pristine, undeveloped coastline where sea turtles could easily navigate using just the moon’s natural light, we now have beach front properties and coastal development casting unnatural lighting and causing baby sea turtles disorientation – leading to death. But there is good news. Installing turtle glass window film on windows and retrofitting outdoor lighting are solutions. Here is a look at the work of the Sea Turtle Conservancy and what coastal property owners can do to help.

Adult sea turtle – photo by Jeremiah Del Mar, Unsplash

Florida’s Laws for Coastal Properties to Protect Sea Turtles

To help protect sea turtles and their habitats, the State of Florida has implemented Section 161.163 of the Florida Statutes, mandating the protection of coastal areas utilized by sea turtles. As a result, many local municipalities have passed sea turtle protection ordinances, legally requiring many coastal properties to reduce light pollution by modifying lighting systems or shielding indoor light – which is a function of turtle glass window film. In fact, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recommends using window film as the one of the most efficient and non-intrusive ways to decrease the light pollution that affects sea turtles.

Why Choose 3M™ Window Film?

Since 1993, Advanced Window Tinting has been installing 3M™ Window Film solutions for a variety of coastal property customers, including residential and commercial, throughout the Southeastern United States. Our film solutions are scientifically proven to make your property more sea turtle friendly while adding comfort and protection. Here’s a look at why coastal property owners are choosing our turtle glass window film solutions.

3M improves comfort, offers sea turtle protection.

99.9%

Block UV Rays

3M™ Window Film blocks 99.9 percent of UV rays, the leading cause of fading.

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Lower Energy Costs

3M™ Window Film can pay for itself in energy savings in an average of 36 months.

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Reduce Heat

3M™ Window Film can reduce temperatures in direct sunlight by as much as 9⁰.

Decrease Energy Costs

3M™ Window Film blocks heat near your property’s windows, resulting in energy savings to keep you cool.

Lower Heat

3M™ Window Film helps deflect the sun’s heat-producing infrared rays away from the glass of your coastal property, leaving you cooler.

Block UV Rays

3M™ Window Film blocks up to 99.9% of the UV Rays, the leading cause of fading furniture and flooring.

Reduce Glare

3M™ Window Film can make it easier to see mobile, tablet or television screens for coastal properties when glare is at its worst.

Add Privacy

3M offers several privacy solutions for your coastal properties, such as frosted films for your glass walls, doors, partitions, cabinets and more.

Add Security

3M Safety Film adds a layer of protection against intruders while still providing a high level of sun control protection.

Backed by a Warranty For Your Peace of Mind

When 3M™ Window Film is installed by a 3M™ Premier Elite Dealer like Advanced Window Tinting, the installation and products are backed by a manufacturer warranty guaranteed to maintain its appearance and never to crack, craze, peel, blister, bubble, turn purple or delaminate from the glass. The longevity of the warranty coverage depends on the type of film that installed. Our trained installation experts can review the warranty specifications for each film series and help you choose the right 3M™ Window Film product for your peace of mind.

We Offer Turtle Glass Window Film Solutions by 3M

At Advanced Window Tinting, our turtle glass window film solutions are manufactured by 3M, a house-hold brand you can trust. 3M was issued the first sun control window film patent in 1966, and since then, its products have helped coastal property owners protect sea turtles while also solve concerns about heat, glare, fading, high energy costs, security and décor. We recommend 3M™ Sun Control Window Film, Prestige Series or 3M™ Sun Control Window Film, Prestige Exterior Series for your coastal property. Here is why.

Turtle nesting on beach – photo by George Nifakos, Unsplash

Turtle Glass Window Film: 3M™ Window Tinting, Prestige Series

3M™ Sun Control Window Films, Prestige Series is installed on the inside of your windows and offers the ultimate comfort and protection for your coastal property, while filtering 40 to 60% of light to help protect the sea turtles.

High visible light transmission providing excellent aesthetics
Up to 97% infrared rejection, providing energy cost savings and improved comfort
Low interior and exterior reflectivity that enhances the view from the interior of your windows while maintaining exterior appearance
Are a non-metalized film with no signal interference and no chance for corrosion
Extend the life of furniture and flooring by blocking UV rays, the leading cause of fading
Can be carbon negative in as short as 6 months from install
Comes with a comprehensive warranty backed by 3M

Small Turtle Heading to Ocean – Photo by Brittney Weng, Unsplash

Turtle Glass Window Film: 3M™ Window Tinting, Prestige Exterior Series

3M™ Sun Control Window Films, Prestige Exterior Series is installed on the outside of your windows and offers the ultimate comfort and protection for your coastal property, while filtering 40 to 60% of light to help protect the sea turtles.

Provide high visible light transmission providing excellent aesthetics
Offer up to 97% infrared rejection, providing energy cost savings and improved comfort
Provide low interior and exterior reflectivity that enhances the view from the interior of your windows while maintaining exterior appearance
Are non-metalized with no signal interference and no chance for corrosion
Block UV rays, the leading cause of fading
Can be carbon negative in as short as 6 months from install
Come with a comprehensive warranty backed by 3M
Are installed on the exterior glass so there is no interruption inside your business

Small Turtle Heading to Ocean – Photo by Brittney Weng, Unsplash

Book an Appointment Today

Speak to one of our turtle glass window film experts about how we can add protection to your windows for the sea turtles while improving the comfort of your coastal property. We have experts on staff who can walk you through the various film solutions and provide you with a free, custom quote. Start protecting one of our precious endangered species today.

How Does 3M Window Tinting Work?

What is window film?

A window film, sometimes referred to as a tint, is a thin laminate film that can be installed on the interior or exterior of glass.

What makes 3M films different?

Traditional window films that reject heat are tinted dark, use metal and can be highly reflective. 3M™ Prestige Series and Ultra Prestige Series films use non-metalized, multi-layer optical films constructed to achieve several advantages – including lowering heat, reducing glare and blocking harmful UV rays. Because of their non metallic structure, 3M’s films don’t impact window aesthetics, aren’t susceptible to corrosion and don’t interfere with electronic device signals.

Why are 3M™ Window Films so much better?

3M earned the world’s first patent for sun control window film in 1966. Today, there are millions of square feet of 3M™ Window Film installed around the world. Combining technology in imaginative ways, 3M’s scientists continue to develop revolutionary solutions to keep people comfortable and protected.

How does 3M™ Sun Control Window Film work?

3M’s window film is constructed using hundreds of layers of very thin film. What sets 3M’s Prestige Series films apart is the precision with which light waves are controlled as they pass through or reflect off each of the layers. Most other window films are tested when the sun is perpendicular to the window. But 3M™ Prestige Series films are tested and perform best when the sun is high, at the hottest part of the day.

Sea Turtle – photo by Abner Abiu Castillo Diaz, Unsplash

Communities We Serve

With an office location in Jacksonville, Advanced Window Tinting’s dedicated, professional on-staff team proudly installs home window tinting and auto tint throughout Northeast Florida. Our commercial window film installation extends throughout the Southeastern United States. Below are some of the local communities we serve.

Quality Service & Installation

As a 3M™ Premier Elite Dealer of 3M™ Window Film, we understand the importance of making sure your facility is comfortable. We have helped hundreds of commercial clients throughout the Southeastern United States and beyond by installing 3M office tint. Here’s a look at some of the work that we’ve done.

I would recommend Advanced Window Tinting to anyone! Thank you.

– Kimberly D.

Everyone was very nice. These guys do excellent tint and window work. Best in Jax.

– Bradley J.

Great experience and would recommend anyone to them. Very happy.

– John T.

Great customer service, everything was explained clearly, very friendly staff. Will recommend.

– Frank M.

Everyone at Advanced Window Tinting was nice and informative. I got to watch the whole process as it was being done and it was very comforting to be able to do so. The staff was quick also. Great job guys!

– Jenna G.

What a difference the tinting makes! Advanced Window Tinting are THE people to go to if you want to get ANY windows tinted. I will and have already recommended them to several people.

– Martina G.

Great service and excellent workmanship. The guys at AWT are the best!! Burnadette is the best! I'm in the service business and it was the best.

– Titus B.