The Importance of Glass Repair to General House Maintenance

Many homeowners are meticulous about home maintenance. Yet they may overlook the importance of glass repair in general property maintenance. Perhaps it’s just a matter of procrastination or considered too minor to cause concern.

Window Glass Cracks Cost Money

Yet cracked window glass could cost you money. Small window glass cracks will grow with time and will eventually present a hazard. Once the window glass breaks it becomes a safety hazard. It leaves your property vulnerable as intruders could enter through the broken window.

Damaged windows will increase your energy bills as they no longer offer the same insulation, allowing the heat out and the cold in. Calling a glass repair man as soon as possible could save you a great deal of money.

Types of Window Glass Cracks

There are three main causes of cracked window glass. The most common is an impact crack, caused when an object hits a window pane. These are easy to identify as they typically display a starburst pattern that radiates out from the point of impact.

If you have an impact crack, you should clean up any glass which may have fallen onto the ground. You could injure yourself if you attempt to remove the impacted window glass yourself. It is best to leave this type of window repair to the professionals.

Stress cracks can occur when the window glass is subject to extreme temperature fluctuations. You may also cause a stress crack if you drop a sash window or slam the window. Stress cracks are easy to recognize as they typically start as small cracks in the corners of the window. They may go unnoticed at first but they will run and increase in size.

The most unusual cracks result from major air pressure changes. When they do appear, it is usually on double-glazed window glass.

Give us a call as soon as you notice cracks in your window glass. We’ll send out a glass repairman to replace the glass before it costs you more.

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