There\u2019s no doubt that glass is a delicate material. When you\u2019re left with a smashed window in your home, it can create much more havoc and stress than expected. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this quick How-To Guide to help you keep that stress at bay and tackle that smashed window quickly, and with ease. Here\u2019s what to do if your window should ever break.<\/p>\n
First and foremost is to block off the area so that any children or pets can\u2019t access the surrounding glass. Place pets in a room and have children place shoes on. Don\u2019t forget about protecting your own feet and hands as well!<\/p>\n
Cleaning it up is always the first step, but it\u2019s important to take a moment to apply caution and be diligent with this process and wear gloves. Use a broom to remove the majority of the debris. If you have a durable vacuum, such as a shop vac, then use it to suck up any remaining smaller pieces that may not be visible to you.<\/p>\n
If there are any sharp protruding edges remaining attached to the window, do not try to remove them \u2013 leave it to the experts.<\/p>\n
Once the glass has been cleaned up and removed, it\u2019s time to board it up until the repair can take place. You can head down to your local hardware store and buy plywood to put in place of the window. If it\u2019s a smaller window that is off of the ground and out of reach from children or pets, you can also consider using other materials such as cardboard to cover it up until you can have it replaced.<\/p>\n
Once the space has been covered and temporarily sealed, contact us at M&T Glass. We specialize in everything glass related, so we will know what to do and can replace your window in no time. We can even take care of the entire process for you, from clean up to replacement.<\/p>\n