Emergency Home Window Repair [new] -

Always use heavy-duty work gloves and safety glasses when handling glass.

| Condition | Recommended Action | |-----------|---------------------| | Single-pane window, clean break, glass type available | Temporary patch → full DIY replacement | | Double-pane (insulated) broken, but frame intact | Temporary cover → professional replacement (requires gas fill and sealing) | | Frame damage (rot, bent metal, cracked vinyl) | Temporary weather barrier → full window unit replacement | | Large hole (>12 inches in any direction) | Board-up immediately; likely full sash or window replacement | | Cracked but intact glass | Apply clear packing tape to both sides to prevent spreading; monitor | emergency home window repair