Cracks develop in residential windows for a variety of reasons—not all of them from a neighborhood home run. By learning more about the types of damage and their causes, you’ll have a better idea of how to address the breakage. In some cases, repair may be possible, but other times it may be time for window replacement. Here is a breakdown of how to diagnose your broken window glass. 

A Guide to Your Window Glass Cracks

Impact

The most obvious kind of damage to a window happens with a clear physical cause, like an errant baseball or a hailstone. You can distinguish these cracks when there is an obvious center point and a surrounding web of smaller breakages. Since the web will usually cover a large portion of the window, these situations generally call for a window replacement. 

Stress

A breakage spreading from the edges of your window is likely a stress crack, which often results from the sudden onset of high or low temperatures. Act quickly, and you can catch the crack before it spreads. As long as it hasn’t grown several inches, a glass specialist should be able to patch the afflicted area. 

Pressure

You can usually diagnose a pressure crack by its curved shape, often a single line that may have a spider web of smaller cracks around it. These breakages tend to occur when there are extreme fluctuations in temperature or a window is installed too close to the ground. Because the cracks typically take up a large surface area, the best option is a full window replacement.

Serving the greater Ewa Beach area, KKTF Hawaii has gained a reputation as the region’s top glass expert over their more than 15 years in the business. Whether you need glass repair or a full window replacement, these professionals will make sure your surfaces are beautiful and pristine. To get in touch with a friendly staff member, call (808) 800-2230. Learn more about their services by visiting their website.