Resources
Read the documents, not the marketing.
Manufacturer sources referenced across this site, plus a printable brief you can use with any provider.
Primary documents
| Document | Type | Revision | Useful for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3M Security Window Film Installation Guidelines (Jan 2025) | Installation guidelines | January 2025 | Eligibility, attachment options, installer requirements for 3M security films. |
| 3M Ultra S800 Technical Specifications, Rev. G (Jan 2025) | Technical specifications | Revision G, January 2025 | Construction and stated purpose of Ultra S800. |
| 3M Safety S140 Technical Specifications, Rev. D (Jan 2025) | Technical specifications | Revision D, January 2025 | Construction (PET, 14 mil nominal) and stated objectives of Safety S140. |
| 3M S2400 Technical Data Sheet (Apr 2025) | Technical data sheet | April 2025 | Construction (polyurethane) and properties of S2400. |
| 3M S2400 product page | Product page | Live page | Current product listing for S2400. |
| C-Bond BRS manufacturer spec sheet | Manufacturer spec sheet | Revision not stated | Description of the BRS system and its specified configuration. |
What these documents can show
- The product's construction and the manufacturer's stated purpose
- Test results for the specific configurations the manufacturer tested
- Eligibility rules, attachment options and installer requirements
What they can't prove
- How your glass, frame and size will perform
- A guaranteed delay time in a real event
- Code compliance, grant eligibility or insurance treatment
- That an installation was done correctly — that needs records
Printable · ungated
Security Glazing Project Brief
A checklist to complete before talking to any provider. Keep sensitive details internal. Prefer an interactive version? Use the project brief tool.
Objective
- One-sentence goal for the glazing work
- What success would look like — and what is out of scope
Building
- Building type and occupancy pattern
- Hours when work is possible
Openings
- Opening types with approximate sizes and counts
- Glass type if known (single, insulated, tempered, laminated)
- Existing film, tint or graphics
Frames
- Frame material and visible condition
- Doors and operable units listed separately
Constraints
- Access needs (ladder, lift, furniture moves)
- Appearance limits at sightlines
- Approvals required internally
Documentation
- Product data sheets with revision
- Attachment details per opening
- Warranty registration and care instructions