My brand new installed window cracked the next day after installation. There is a curved line which is about 3 inches long. The length is extending every second. How can I fix this or stop it from cracking. I cant return it or replace the glass only. Thanks.
2006-09-12 11:47:55 · 4 answers · asked by Phantom 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I agree. The first thing is call the original supplier. If they determine the damage is their fault in installing or defected product, they might fix it for free.
Otherwise, if the crack is small you can probably fix. Call window repair professionals for this. People do all the time for windows on their cars. The general guide line is if the crack is less than a quarter-size, they can fix it sufficiently that the crack wouldn't be visible. If the crack is so big this wouldn't be a good option, because the fix would likely be visible.
Another thing to consider is the type of glass and the location of the window. Sometime the weather could cause a fixed glass to crack again due to effects of weather and temperature. A glass professional will be able to evaluate the situation for you.
Of course replacing the whole window would be the last thing you would consider.
Best of luck.
2006-09-12 11:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by JQT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it's a to tight of a fit. Locking it could of done it by adding a little more pressure to it. Unless it's a fixed, sealed unit, you would have to take the whole unit in to get it fixed. Otherwise, there should be plastic strips that you pry off to get the window out.
2006-09-12 18:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds defective to me, but if the installer won't fix it, your only alternative is to replce it or try to use a chip repair type sealer to stop it from spreading.
If you have a crack/chip in your windshield, Novus or similar processes can stop the spreading.
2006-09-12 18:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact whoever installed it, since you said there was a lock involved and try to get them to fx it. If that route does not work, try getting liquid glass fill sold in Ace hardware and other hardware stores as well.
2006-09-12 18:52:48 · answer #4 · answered by timmy2505 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋