Most people have to deal with a broken window at some point. Whether it’s caused by an errant baseball or an extreme temperature change, it can be stressful to deal with. Fortunately, Affordable Window & Glass in Florence, KY, can help. They recommend following a few key steps to keeping out the elements while you sort out repair or replacement options.

3 Steps to Responding to a Broken Window

• Gauge the Damage: Some window cracks can be temporarily taped over. To determine if this is a viable solution for your window, put on thick work gloves and cautiously press on the cracked area. If it doesn’t give, you may be able to repair or at least tape it over. But if it feels loose, or there’s a hole rather than a crack, the repair will be more extensive.

• Tape Over the Area: If your window feels sturdy, you can tape over both sides of the damage with a piece of packing or duct tape, smoothing out any air bubbles with your finger.

• Apply Clear Nail Polish: This tip applies for only small window cracks and holes. To fill in these voids, apply one layer of nail polish at a time, allowing each layer to dry first. You may need to apply three or more layers, depending on the crack.

• Cover Large Voids: If your broken window has a large or unstable hole, remove all loose glass shards with your work gloves. Next, obtain thick wrapping plastic or a large garbage bag, and secure a few layers of plastic on each side of the hole. This fix will protect your home from the elements for a little while but is not a long-term solution.

• Call a Window Repair Service: Once you’ve mitigated the damage, call a window repair service to repair or replace your window. If only one pane is damaged, that may be the only part that requires replacing. If the damage is severe, you may need to replace the entire window.

Dealing with broken windows in your Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky home? Affordable Window & Glass is at your service! To request your free quote, call (859) 282-7787. More information about their services, including glass repair and customized installation, is available on their website.