As there many reasons a homeowner may
need to have glass repaired – an errant baseball through the window, a crack in
a glass shower door, or even a revealing energy audit pointing its finger at
leaky doors or windows – it makes sense that it is a common home project.
Nonetheless, when it comes time to undergo this process yourself, it may feel
like you are not quite sure how best to prepare. The good news is that
regardless of the type of glass repair you are undertaking, preparing for it is
pretty straightforward and when you are done, you’ve helped to make the whole operation
easier for your household and the window repair and
installation professionals you’ve hired.
While you may be fortunate and find
yourself with a same-day appointment for the repair crew to come begin their
work, it is more likely that you may need to apply a few DIY fixes until the glass professionals arrive. If you are looking at a crack in a window pane or
bathroom glass, you can apply duct tape or packing tape to seal the crack and
discourage it from growing larger. If there is a hole or opening in the glass,
it can be covered with heavy duty plastic or garbage bags and either taped or
stapled to the surrounding wall or frame. For severe damage, where perhaps
there is not much left of the glass surface and it functions as an
exterior-facing door or window, it may be necessary to board it up until the
day the repair crew arrives. It is also important to keep in mind that if you
need to remove shards of glass from the frame, be sure to wear protective
gloves and clothing, and it may also be a good idea to take a picture of the
damaged glass before you perform any interim repairs in the event you need to
submit a claim to your insurance for the damage.
Clear the workspace
Take a look at the area of your home
that requires the glass repair and prep the space: remove furniture and window
treatments like curtains, shades, and blinds, lay down a tarp or drop cloth,
and cover or remove anything of value that might get knocked around or knocked
down (including pictures or paintings). The crew will do their best to be careful
and neat, however accidents happen and it's better to be safe than upset over
inadvertent damage to an heirloom. If this means displacing large furniture or
you simply don’t have another space for the items that needed to be moved,
consider a portable storage container to
keep your things out of the way and kept in a secure place. Additionally, if
the glass that is being repaired is a door or window, also take care to clear
the outdoor space of furniture or hanging or potted plants.
Do your research
When you are looking for the company
that will perform your glass repair, look for a residential glass repair and
installation company in your area that has positive reviews that reflect
timeliness and quality workmanship, and offers a warranty on glass
repair. You don’t want to
have to go through this all over again because the new pane of glass broke due
to a shoddy installation job.
Use a trusted glass expert like Dan’s Glass in Concord,
CA. In business since 1979, the
glass experts at Dan’s Glass are true professionals and will work with you to
get your glass repaired in a timely and budget friendly manner. Contact us today!
