Howells Glass Company Inc

Due to its size, boarding up an opening such as a doorway would require sturdier materials. As such, 3/4" or 1" thick plywood is often used for doorways as opposed to the 1/2" that is sufficient for windows.

After a windstorm, do not panic to remove the debris. Especially, make sure not to remove the debris near the snapped power lines yourself otherwise you may land yourself in danger.

While temporary fixes can stop a crack in a glass window from getting worse, there is no way to permanently repair a crack in a window. Until the window is replaced, you can use tape or sealants to keep the crack from spreading or leaking.

The mess from a broken window can be a real pain. To make sure that nobody hurts his or her feet after the initial cleanup, it’s a good idea to barricade the area off so nobody will step on the glass. If you’ve picked up the big pieces, at first glance the floor could look safe to walk on and make some barefoot family member very unhappy.

To protect valuable prints, photographs, or paintings, consider putting them behind protective picture frame glass. Available with or without UV treatment, it will keep these valuable items safe from water damage, stray fingers, and light damage.