How Do You Repair Cracked Windows In-Home?
If you have a cracked window in your house, sooner or later it will need to be replaced–cracked windows allow heat and cold in, end up costing you more in energy bills, and can make it easier for potential housebreakers to enter your home. Minor cracks or small holes (such as from a pellet gun) can be repaired temporarily, but the best solution is to replace the glass as soon as possible. The following steps will show you how to replace a damaged single-pane window. Repairing a cracked window Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5002940/184884_Full.jpg’); }); To remove the window glass, place long strips of masking tape in a large “X” across the length of the entire window. Put on your work gloves and safety glasses and tap at the window with the hammer until the glass breaks completely and can be removed easily. Be sure to remove all of the glass from the frame. Step 2 jQuery(