A window breaking can be a jarring experience, shaking your sense of safety and creating an inconvenient mess to clean up. Fortunately, some simple steps can temporarily secure the unit until a replacement window can be installed. Below, the window specialists at NuVue Products in Cincinnati, OH, explain how to temporarily secure a broken window.

How to Secure a Broken Window

Clean Up Broken Glass & Debris

First, clean up the area. Wear safety gear like thick gloves and eye protection to ensure you don't get cut. Use a broom and dustpan to sweep up broken pieces. If you need to remove glass from a window frame, exercise caution; handle the glass carefully and gently dispose of it in the trash.

Fix Cracks With Tape

In some instances, the glass might not be completely broken but only cracked. A situation like this is best handled with strong tape. Working cautiously and mindfully, cover all cracks with at least one layer of sturdy tape. Remember: It just needs to hold until a window specialist arrives and replaces the unit.

Cover Bare Windows

If the glass has been shattered and fallen out, remove any remaining shards still in the frame; gloves and protective eyewear are a must in this case. You will be left with a bare window frame open to the elements. Get a piece of wood, heavy-duty plastic, a tarp, or even a strong trash bag and cut it to fit the window. Secure it in place to either the frame or the wall. Duct tape or a similar product will probably be sufficient, but be certain all gaps are covered.

Call a Professional

Now call a window specialist and let them know what's happened. Schedule a time, preferably as soon as possible, for them to come out and put in a new window. When they arrive, they will tell you your best options for replacement and the next steps in the process.

Let NuVue Products handle all your window replacement needs. They have more than 60 years' experience in the local window industry. Call (513) 631-1801, visit their website, or contact them on Google+ to arrange an estimate with a trusted window specialist.