What's te best solution for broken glass when there is no power?
Last year we lost a large window in the front of my home. because there was no power, we were unable to cut plywood - or even get any for that matter - isn't there something out there that can help us?
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The best product that I have seen for dealing with broken glass windows is called the Broken Glass Stabilizer. This product is a very easy to use for everyone. It is a foam that is applied to the broken glass that adheres to the broken glass and makes a water-proof weather tight barrier that you can leave in place until you get your glass guy out to fix the glass. I have a kit on hand for hurricane season - you don't need power to use the BGS and it's a lot easier than dealing with the lines at Home Depot or Lowe's to get plywood!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERYONE! They have a very easy to comprehend how to video on their website as well. Their web addy is www.bgsfoam.com
I have a friend who is a glaizer - Said this product save an incredible amount of time and there was NO HAZARD from the broken glass!
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Well, now that you have power and the ability to get plywood, fix it now. Stock up on ply wood that will fit your windows and have hammer and nails ready as those don't require electricity.
Well, now that you have power and the ability to get plywood, fix it now. Stock up on ply wood that will fit your windows and have hammer and nails ready as those don't require electricity.
thick plastic covering
The best solution is plastic garbage bags. They are cheap and can be cut into any size. They also are waterproof.
If you're expecting to have your windows blown out again, you should place garbage bags behind the windows, that way the glass falls outside and not into your home.
duct tape will keep it all together.
did you have any card board you could also use a blanket or even a old carpet
Try heavy duty plastic. Keep a roll on hand. All you need is a knife or sissors to cut it.
yes, preparing for that scenario in the first place would have helped by either having a gasoline powered generator or having precut peices made prior to this happen, prepare for things like this ahead of time, since you cannot go back in the past and change that fact you can get up off your but and go make some now, or move to a less windy area, there is always a couple of options though, and I just gave you a couple, best of luck to you
Humm, I would say just be prepared and have one pre-cut and leave it tied down in a nice place for when the time comes. When the time does come, either board up the windows or wait till after the hurricane to do it. If the window is big enough to break (like a screen window) then you should board it up before the hurricane gets worse or starts.
If you are in a hurricane zone, it would behoove you to have plywood precut to fit your windows; if not to cover all of them, at least enough sizes to cover several different sizes of windows. An alternative is to have a variety of boards precut that you could nail over any broken windows, and tarp and lots and lots of duct tape to help seal off and protect from additional water from getting into your home.
Ah:
1. Buy a broom
2. Buy a saw to cut the plywood
3. Use a tarpaulin sheet
4. Put your refrigerator behind it
5. Metal sheets would be useful too
6. Dont forget the sheet cutter
7. Aluminum roofing as shield
8. Oh, dont forget the broom
;)
OK this is what you do. HAVE ply wood ready 4 such a thing. YOU say well thats expensive? If you own a home thies are just some of the expenses of caring 4 that home. Secondly have a hammer and nails available. And then lastly we have a really sharp hand saw. RAN by man power not electrical. BUT at our house we are ready by pre cutting the wood be fore hand. BE READY ___ BE PREPAIRED---i also hope + pray nothing happens in the mean time to you . best wishes star
The only thing that I can suggest to you from my experience is have boards already made for the windows before the season starts or you will have to use plastic or sheets.
This is really tough. I think the big thing is to cut the boards and prepare the windows before the storm hits. You might be able to use slats from your beds, or if none of those are available, maybe even screw the box springs up to the wall, which will at least keep out intruders. If you have a big dresser, or some bookcases or an entertainment center, that will also give you some coverage. Barring that, plastic sheeting is your best bet.
Here's a great site on hurricane preparations, might give you some other useful tips: My petrol tank is leaking so i'm just about to start welding it. I've had previousbad luck with a kettle.