On-site material preparation
Film was prepared on site for the measured openings so the installation sequence matched the actual glazing groups.
Measured installation workflow
Boca Raton school security film case study
A.D. Henderson University School Security Window Film
A multi-phase FAU campus project used clear 3M Ultra S800 with perimeter attachment across 363 documented panes. Sea Cool coordinated existing-film removal, measurements, sequencing, and frame-edge details while preserving a clear finished appearance.
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Boca RatonFAU campus
363Documented panes
3,093Sq ft filmed glass
4,287+Ln ft attachment
3M Ultra S800Clear security film
The finished result
A large security upgrade that stayed visually quiet
Security film is supposed to add capability without making a school feel closed in. The completed openings remained clear, bright, and usable while the filmed glass and frame-edge attachment were addressed as one assembly.
The work was not one generic window count. Sea Cool measured different opening groups, coordinated multiple buildings, removed existing film where required, and sequenced the installation in phases.
What made the work complex
The challenge was coordinating a campus glazing system, not simply applying film
Each phase had its own openings, frame conditions, access needs, and preparation work. Sea Cool had to connect those field details to one documented installation plan.
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Plan the campus phases
Separate building groups
The completed work covered the main and gym perimeter, the high-school building, and Buildings 1 and 2 as separate measured scopes.
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Prepare the existing glass
Remove existing film first
One high-school phase required removal and surface preparation on 110 panes before the new system could be installed.
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Match the complete opening
Glass, film, attachment, and frame
Opening size, frame condition, edge access, bead geometry, adhesion, and attachment details had to be considered together.
The solution
Clear 3M security film, perimeter attachment, and controlled phasing
The project used 3M Ultra S800 and a frame-edge attachment path where specified. Sea Cool treated each phase as measured institutional glazing work, not a one-size-fits-all film package.
3M Ultra S800
The clear 8-mil micro-layered film was selected to help retain broken glass while preserving daylight and outward visibility.
Clear security film
Perimeter attachment
The attachment overlaps filmed glass and compatible framing so broken filmed glass has an edge-retention connection after impact.
Frame-edge detail
Removal and preparation
Existing film was removed in the high-school phase so the new system could be installed on properly prepared glass.
Surface preparationManufacturer demonstration: the footage compares unfilmed glass, film without attachment, and Ultra S800 with an attachment system under the same forced-entry sequence.
Performance in context
Film helps manage broken glass. Attachment helps keep the filmed sheet connected to the frame.
The 3M comparison makes the system relationship easier to see. Film helps keep broken fragments together as a filmed sheet, while attachment adds an edge-retention connection between the filmed glass and a compatible prepared frame.
The footage is not a certification test for this campus and does not make the glass bulletproof. Actual performance depends on the product, glass, frame, attachment, opening size, installation, and tested configuration.
3M Impact Protection Attachment
The frame-edge connection is installed and finished by hand
3M Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant is the attachment portion of the security-film system. It overlaps the filmed glass and a compatible prepared frame so the broken filmed sheet has an additional edge-retention path after impact.
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Prepare the surfacesGlass and frame conditions are reviewed and prepared for the specified attachment detail.
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Apply and tool the attachmentThe sealant line is installed to the required edge relationship and finished for a consistent connection.
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Remove masking and inspectThe field clip shows the installer pulling the blue tape after finishing the perimeter line around the door lite.
Project process proof: this A.D. Henderson field video documents Sea Cool workmanship. It does not demonstrate impact or forced-entry performance.
Source-backed project scope
Three completed scopes form one campus case study
The public totals below reconcile the completed and paid film phases. Detailed floor plans, room labels, contract pricing, and security-sensitive opening maps are intentionally not published.
117 panesFirst-floor perimeter work across the main and gym building group, covering approximately 1,027 square feet of glass.
110 panesHigh-school-building phase covering approximately 1,342 square feet, including removal of the prior film.
136 panesBuildings 1 and 2 first-floor phase covering approximately 724 square feet of glass.
What the totals mean: 363 panes, approximately 3,093 square feet of 3M Ultra S800, and more than 4,287 linear feet of perimeter attachment across the documented completed scopes. Quantities are rounded for public readability.
For schools and institutions
The product is only one part of the recommendation
A responsible school-security review starts with the objective, the existing glass, the frame, and the opening. The same film can perform differently when the surrounding assembly changes.
Sea Cool can help facility teams separate fragment-retention goals from forced-entry-delay goals, identify where attachment belongs, plan around occupied spaces, and document a phased installation scope.
A.D. Henderson project FAQ
Questions this school security-film project answers
What did Sea Cool install at A.D. Henderson University School?
Sea Cool installed clear 3M Ultra S800 safety and security window film with perimeter attachment where specified across multiple campus-building phases.
How large was the completed project?
The three documented completed film scopes total 363 panes and approximately 3,093 square feet of filmed glass, with more than 4,287 linear feet of perimeter attachment.
Was the work completed in one phase?
No. Sea Cool measured, quoted, installed, and closed the work in multiple phases during 2023 so the school could coordinate separate buildings and opening groups.
Did Sea Cool remove existing window film?
Yes. One high-school phase included removal of existing film on 110 panes before the new security-film system was installed.
Does Ultra S800 make school glass unbreakable?
No. The system is designed to help retain broken glass and may help delay forced entry when the film, glass, frame, and attachment are properly specified. It is not unbreakable, bulletproof, or Florida-approved hurricane protection.
Can Sea Cool review a similar school or institutional project?
Yes. Sea Cool can review the existing glass, frames, opening sizes, access, risk goal, attachment requirements, phasing, and current manufacturer guidance before recommending a system.
School and institutional security film
Planning a campus glass-retention or forced-entry-delay project?
Sea Cool can review the glass, frame, access, opening count, attachment needs, and phasing before recommending a system.