Cracked or Broken Glass

Types of Glass Damage

Impact breaks from objects like baseballs, rocks, fallen branches, or bird strikes. These create obvious damage that needs immediate repair.

Thermal stress cracks start at the edge and travel across the glass in a relatively straight line. Caused by temperature differences across the glass surface.

Pressure cracks curve across the glass and are caused by building movement or improper installation creating stress on the glass.

Spontaneous breakage in tempered glass can occur due to nickel sulfide inclusions—a rare manufacturing defect.

What To Do When Glass Breaks

• Keep people and pets away from broken glass
• Don't try to remove large shards without proper gloves
• For break-ins, contact police before disturbing the scene
• Cover the opening temporarily if weather is a concern
• Call us for emergency board-up and repair

Our Emergency Service

Board-up: We can secure the opening immediately with professional boarding, better than DIY cardboard or plastic.

Same-day glass: For standard sizes, we often have glass in stock for same-day installation.

Custom orders: Unusual sizes or specialty glass may take a few days. We'll keep the opening secure in the meantime.

Can Cracked Glass Be Repaired?

Unlike automotive glass, window glass generally can't be repaired—it needs replacement. Even a small crack compromises the sealed unit (if double-pane), weakens the glass, and will likely spread over time.

For double or triple-pane windows, we can usually replace just the sealed glass unit, not the entire window—saving significant cost.