A broken window is an annoying thing to be tasked with dealing with. Unfortunately, if you’re a homeowner and a window breaks, tasked with dealing with it is exactly what you are. Fortunately, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Aluplex is here to help! As Toronto’s leading window and glass manufacturer, we can have you sorted out in no time with our broken window repair and replacement services.

Broken Window Repair

A broken window can spell disaster. It doesn’t matter if you live in a shack or a mansion – a broken window means there’s nothing stopping the outside from coming in. That could be rain, snow, the sweltering heat of summer, or even your neighborhood squirrels.

If your broken window is only cracked, your fortunate. It’s possible it can be repaired. Small enough cracks, if handled quickly, can be repaired before the insulating gas in the window is able to escape. Therefore, calling for repair services quickly is paramount. Using some adhesive stickers and a syringe, we can inject the crack with epoxy, sealing the crack entirely. This can also be done with a kit from the hardware store. However, if you have no experience repairing cracked glass, it can end up a mess. Use caution and patience when attempting to DIY repair window cracks. Messing up can leave your window impossible to fully repair, and ugly to boot.

Broken Window Replacement

If your window is more than cracked, the risk of those aforementioned intruders becomes possible. Completely broken windows cannot be repaired effectively. You may be able to tape up some sheet plastic to temporarily keep out rain and pests. However, any size of hole will allow the insulation in your window to escape. An uninsulated window will lead to horrible temperature regulation in your home. Additionally, any noise outside will suddenly become loud and clear from inside – not to mention the reverse.

If your window has shattered, give us a call at Aluplex and we can come out and replace it for you. As tempting as it may be to put it off, the longer you wait to replaced a shattered window, the more likely something is to go wrong. Someone could get hurt on the shards left in the frame, pests could get in, or you could end up with water damage. It’s best to get it dealt with right away.

Emergency Window Repair and Replacement Services

If you end up with a broken window in the middle of a storm, don’t wait until your living room is flooded with rain water to call. Call right away and we’ll head out to replace it right away. In the meantime, find some tape and plastic to cover the window. It’s best to do this from the outside so that rain blowing against it won’t just run down it and end up inside anyway. Painter’s sheet plastic, tarp, and even plastic wrap can be used in emergencies. If you have none of this, you can always pull down one of your plastic shower curtains and use that while you’re waiting for a new window to be installed.

Did one of your windows crack during a storm? Or, did your window fall victim to a fallen ladder while taking down your Christmas lights? No matter the cause, a cracked or broken window can lead to all kinds of problems. From a drop in your home’s temperature to rain water leakage, there’s no end to the hassle. So, if you need emergency window repair in Toronto, there’s one place you know you can call: Aluplex.

Damage Control

If your window has just been damaged, the first thing you need to do is damage control. Calling for help is next on the list, but step one is making sure you don’t end up with water damage. If it’s currently raining or snowing, the first step is grabbing towels and throwing them down on the floor. This will dry up any current leaks and prevent water from running all over the place.

Next, you need to find something to cover the window and prevent more water from leaking in. If the window isn’t completely shattered, you’ll need to cover it from outside. When it comes to methods of coverage, you’ve got options.

For coverage:

• A tarp
• Sheet plastic, like what you use to cover the floor when painting
• A large, upside-down trash bag
• Or, worst case, plastic wrap from the kitchen

For securing your coverage:

• Nails
• A staple gun
• Tape, if there’s somewhere dry to stick it
• Or, worst case, some thumb tacks

No matter what you use, the point is to cover the hole temporarily to prevent rain from pouring into your house. It’s okay if it’s ugly and imperfect. It’ll be removed before you know it and your window will be good as new.

Emergency Window Repair

When you need emergency window repair, call us at Aluplex. We’ll come out to repair your window as soon as possible and get your home back in shape.

It can be tempting to leave temporary coverage up and put off spending money on repairs. However, it’s never a good idea to delay window repairs. Window damage can cause all kinds of problems. Holes or shattered windows can let in pests. During the winter, that’s usually mice or rats seeking shelter from the cold. Rain and snow can get in around poor window coverings. And, finally, broken windows are a hazard, especially toward children who might try to investigate despite their parents’ warnings.

When you’re ready to have your window repaired, let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

Full Service Window Replacement

If your window is beyond repair, we can also help with window replacement. We can do a full service window replacement and have your new window installed ASAP. Let us know the extent of the damage and we’ll advise you on how to proceed if you’re unsure.

Getting a crack in your window is a huge pain. It lets in cold or hot air from outside and can even leak water when it rains. So, how can you repair a cracked window? It’s actually pretty easy. If you don’t want to splurge on repair services, you can DIY the whole thing. Let Toronto’s window and glass experts tell you how.

Prepare for Repair

The first step is preparation. When you repair a cracked window, there are a few things you need.

• Dish soap and a rag
• Two-part epoxy
• Acetone
• Putty knife
• Toothpick or other disposable item for mixing
• Paper plate or other disposable mixing surface
• Straight razor blade

To start, clean the area around the crack with liquid dish soap and water. This will remove any oils, dust, or grime from the glass. Once clean, let the glass air dry completely. This may take some time, so cleaning your cracked window is best done ahead of time.

Apply Epoxy

Now that your window is ready for repair and you’ve gathered everything you need, it’s time to apply epoxy. To repair a cracked window with epoxy, you’ll want a two-part epoxy. This can be found at a hardware store and is made to be mixed up at the time of use. One part is a hardener, so don’t mix it up until you’re ready to apply it.

Mix the epoxy with a disposable mixer, like a toothpick or popsicle stick. Make sure you follow the instructions on the packaging. Every epoxy is a little different. Then, spread the epoxy along the crack in your window with a putty knife. Press the epoxy into the crack and swipe over it from different directions to ensure the crack is filled entirely. Scrape the flat edge of the putty knife over the entire crack to scrape away any excess epoxy.

Clean Up Window

As soon as you’ve finished applying epoxy, use a flat-edged razor blade to scrape away any excess epoxy. You can do this to remove any that got onto the intact glass surrounding the area as well as any raised epoxy along the crack.

When you’ve finished scraping off the leftovers, dampen a rag with acetone and wipe down the surrounding glass to get rid of any little remnants of epoxy before it hardens. You can wipe over the repaired crack with this rag as well to ensure the surface is flat and there’s no raised epoxy left. Then, let the epoxy cure for 24 hours.

Replace a Cracked Window

While you can repair a cracked window with epoxy, it may be worthwhile to replace a cracked window instead. If you have a modern window with two panes of glass, there’s an insulating gas between the panes that does most of the insulating for that window. When the glass cracks, there’s a chance for that gas to seep out. This is especially true if the crack has been present for a while. 

If your window is old and single-pane, replacing your window is definitely the right choice. Single-pane windows have no insulation, costing you money in electricity to make up for heat and cold that leak in during summer and winter. Upgrade to Aluplex windows and improve your quality of life. Call us if you have questions and we can give you a hand.