jsouthJsouth
join:2000-12-12
Wichita, KS | cracked egress window I have a cracked egress window. It is not broken but has a crack that runs down almost the whole length of the glass vertically. It is one solid window that cranks out. I do not have the money for a replacement window right now because of personal reasons which I will not get into. I am looking for a temporary fix. The crack is not wide just long. |
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rfnutPremium
join:2002-04-27
Fisher, IL | Run a piece of clear packing tape over the crack. |
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 jjoshuaPremium
join:2001-06-01
Scotch Plains, NJ
kudos:3 | reply to jsouth
Single or double pane? |
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jjoshuaPremium
join:2001-06-01
Scotch Plains, NJ
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1 edit | reply to jsouth
n/m dupe. |
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 hitachi369Embrace Your RightsPremium
join:2001-10-03
Grand Rapids, MI
kudos:4 | reply to rfnut
said by rfnut:Run a piece of clear packing tape over the crack.
Sounds like a good plan to me. |
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hurfyPremium
join:2002-08-06
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If you do that, run a piece across the crack at top and bottom first, then run a piece along the crack.
Packing tape tears VERY easy once started and the part where it is cut is a start point. There is no box end here to fold the tape over to keep it from tearing in that direction. |
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robbinPremium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
kudos:1 | reply to jsouth
Instead of packing tape, get clear repair tape. You should be able to find this at the big box store.
»www.ebay.com/itm/Duck-Brand-1297···-content |
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Mr Matt
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Eustis, FL
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Check out this article in Wikipedia:
»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Window_film
I would recommend security film, a product that reinforces the glass to prevent it from entering your home if it shatters. Should be available in home improvement stores. |
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jsouthJsouth
join:2000-12-12
Wichita, KS | reply to jjoshua
Double. |
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 dandelionPremium,MVM
join:2003-04-29
Germantown, TN
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»www.ehow.com/how_6726733_repair-···elf.html
You can try the same way they repair auto windshields.. have never done this on a window but works great with auto's. |
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