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  1. Don't panic over a cracked window! This simple 5-minute guide shows you how to repair it yourself with epoxy and a few household tools.#DIY #HomeRepair #Glas...

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  2. 5 days ago · This will help your home maintain its temperature and prevent entry from pests. If the window is simply cracked rather than fully broken, you can place masking tape or packing tape over the window or window pane to prevent air flow. If your window is fully shattered, you'll need to use a stronger plastic material.

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    • Seal cracked glass with tape. The easiest, dumbest way to repair a cracked window is to grab some packing tape (or any strong clear adhesive tape) and slap a piece of it over the damaged pane.
    • Fix a crack with glass repair film. A step up from plain old tape is glass repair film, which is essentially tape on steroids. It is designed to be easily and quickly applied to the pane to seal and stabilize the crack so that it’s weatherproof and the window is secured from additional breakage.
    • Use clear nail polish to fix a cracked window. Clear nail polish will work as a temporary repair for a cracked window: Just clean the area thoroughly, tape off the crack with painter’s tape, then apply the nail polish liberally, working it into the crack as you go.
    • Fix a crack with super glue. Applied similarly to nail polish, a clear super glue like Loctite Glass Glue or Gorilla Glue will fill in and strengthen the crack in your window.
  3. In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace a cracked piece of glass, restoring her window’s looks and energy effici...

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  4. Aug 27, 2024 · Installing the New Glass. To install the new glass, Rosenfeld squeezes a thick bead of caulk around the sash’s inner perimeter, where it comes in contact with the glass assembly. He carefully places the assembly into the bead, presses down to tighten it, and reinstalls the window stops and any other hardware.

  5. Jun 10, 2024 · 5. Hold the glass pieces together for at least a minute. Make sure the pieces are properly lined up one more time, and apply gentle pressure to the glass as you hold the two broken pieces together. Some glues require you to hold them for longer, so check the instructions on your glue.

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  7. Call 833-974-0209 now for 24/7 emergency glass repair and replacement services. To learn about our non-emergency services, request an appointment online or contact the Glass Doctor location nearest you. DIY broken window repair is difficult and time-consuming. Learn the difference between hiring a professional and doing it yourself.