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SIGNS THAT IT IS TIME
TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS
DIY kits and online videos make glass
repair look easy.
Many kits make it seem as though
repairing a broken pane is as simple
as filling in the crack with resin,
using a brush as if you were painting
your nails.
While these kits can temporarily fill
in the crack, they don’t typically
work for very long.
Reading through these potential
pitfalls that come with DIY repairs
may change your mind about
tackling this home or auto project.
Removing Broken Glass
Is Hard to Do Safely
The dangers of handling broken glass
without the proper precautions
are clear.
At best, you might get a small cut
that you can treat at home.
In a worse-case scenario, broken
glass could end up in your eyes
or cause a severe cut that requires
emergency medical care.
With a major break, you’ll need
to remove any remaining shards
from the frame.
Professional technicians have the
equipment and know-how to do this
safely so that no one gets hurt.
Repair Kits Tend
to Be Low Quality
You’ll find repair kits that range
from a couple of dollars to into
the hundreds.
If you’re looking for the cheapest
solution, then you’ll typically get
what you pay for.
Many DIY kits come with the lowest
quality materials that you can find
on the market.
Over time, they may turn yellow
or even fall out of the crack.
Bad Repairs
Can Limit Visibility
We often see people try to do their
own repairs on their car windshields.
These repairs can lead to smudges
and foggy coverage that makes
it unsafe to continue driving until
you fully replace the windshield.
You can see similar effects
on home windows.
While poor visibility might not be
such a safety issue in a home use
situation, you’ll still find that the
repair materials don’t always blend
well with the surrounding glass.
This can lead to aesthetic issues that
lower the curb appeal of your home.
Energy-Efficient Windows
Might Not Work Properly
Home windows often contain two
or more panes that have special gas
trapped in between them that help
to improve energy-efficiency.
Once a crack breaks through
the surface of a pane,
the gas can be released.
Typically, replacing the full window
is the best way to ensure that you
get maximum energy-efficiency.
Poorly Repaired Glass
Is More Likely to Shatter
After a DIY repair, you might
be congratulating yourself on a job
well done.
Many of these types of repairs
do manage to turn out okay
in the beginning.
Then, the repair materials tend
to begin breaking down with age.
This can lead to small cracks
developing around the edges of the
repair that trap moisture and flex
in response to temperature changes.
Once the stress on the glass becomes
too much, it can shatter and leave you
with a bigger problem, along with the
risk of injuries.
We guarantee our work and offer
manufacturers’ warranties that make
it easier to arrange for professional repairs.
Instead of risking a serious cut or further
breakage, let us check things out.
You’ll be safer knowing that the panes and frames
are fully stabilized, and the results will last far
longer than what you would get with a kit.
Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience
in the residential and commercial
glass industry.
We take pride in providing top quality service
as we replace dual pane windows, install glass
shower enclosures, and build storefront metal
and glass entrances.
We are bonded and insured, and our work
and products are guaranteed.
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com