It’s a notoriously tricky problem. Spotting a cracked window in your property is incredibly frustrating, and leaves you feeling stressed and disheartened. Home improvement doesn’t have to be a chore – we’re on hand to help you out.  

Don’t panic about the bill just yet though – luckily, there are plenty of ways that you can try to fix a crack that appears in your window. Although you might be tempted to turn a blind eye to it, it’s important that you deal with a crack in your window as soon as you spot it.

This way, you can make sure that the problem doesn’t escalate. By dealing with the crack while it’s still small, you can keep the costs and stress of fixing it to a minimum. 

Our top tips to fix a cracked window

So, with this in mind, we’ve put our heads together to create a list:

Masking tape/Duct Tape

This quick fix is a great way to temporarily repair a crack and stop it from growing. Simply apply a piece of tape to either side of the window pane, pressing firmly as you do so. Also, make sure that the tape extends beyond the crack.

However, if the glass damage goes beyond one simple crack, and there’s lots of splinter cracks, it would be best to remove the pane entirely. If you do so, make sure you wear thick heavy duty gloves, and then cover the empty frame with a thick plastic sheet once the glass has been removed. 

Glass adhesives

You will often see this repair method used for things like car windshields. These adhesives are solvent-based, and are designed to temporarily hold the glass intact, while you wait for it to be replaced.  

Two-part epoxy resin

For a single-pane piece of glass, you can use this resin to fix a small crack (known as a stress crack). For this DIY repair, you just need to combine the resin and the hardener, then quickly apply it both over and into the crack by using a putty knife.   

Replace the pane – hire a specialist

If you need to completely replace the pane of glass, your best bet is to hire a professional glass installer.

At Abbey Glass, our expert team of glass specialists are well-equipped to provide an efficient, flawless restoration of your window.

If you’d like to enlist our services for your window repair, just get in touch with a member of our fantastic customer services team.