What happens when there is a crack in your window? Can you fix it? Yes, you can repair damaged glass at home, depending on the nature of the crack.
In this blog, we will share with you, two ways to fix your glass window and doors at home. If the glass is shattered, you need residential home broken window glass repair and replacement services- it's a no-brainer.
Solution 1: Fix it yourself.
Before you take any household item or tools to fix your glass window or door, you will need to inspect the damage. Here are a few types of glass damage you should know.
Temperature stress cracks: Temperature stress cracks occurs due to extreme (for the glass) temperature cycles.
Impact cracks: Cracks occur due to impact from rocks, branches, and other debris.
Chips: Chips are smaller than cracks, and homeowners often overlook them. However, chips can quickly develop into cracks.
Note that list above is very simplified-there are different types of chips and cracks.
Fixing things yourself.
The only type of glass damage you can fix at home is a chip.
Here are three solutions for window chips and some cracks at home.
Tape: Simply applying tape to a chip can reduce the rate at which it spreads. However, it is not the most aesthetically pleasing remedy.
Glue: You can fill the chip with glue and nail polish as a simple remedy.
Epoxy: Using epoxy is one of the best home solutions for chipped glass windows and doors. You will need to clear and clean the surface and apply the resin multiple times to achieve the best results.
Solution 2
The best and safest way to fix glass: call the professionals.
Unless you have training and experience, chances are, you will do an "okay" job of fixing your windows and glass doors. Besides doing a shoddy job, you can damage your glass. You also increase your risk of injury. Microscopic glass shards can easily lodge in your skin and inflict pain. Now why would you want that?
After considering the cons of fixing the glass yourself, you will quickly conclude that you should leave the messy work to the professionals. Getting residential window glass repair services has clear-cut advantages.
In terms of inspecting damaged glass yourself, we advise you shouldn't act on your judgment-This is because you may make the wrong call and further damage your glass. An experienced professional will know how to handle your windows and doors much better than you can.