Broken windows can cause many problems in your home or business. A window with damage can become a hazard that will cut anyone who touches it. Cracks and openings will allow moisture and cold or hot air to enter the structure. A larger hole can even let pests in like insects and rodents. A good way to avoid a broken window is to know what the most likely causes are so you can take action before a break happens!
Age Can Cause Broken Windows
Windows can last a very long time, but they aren’t designed to survive forever. Age can lead to problems and broken panes. Wooden window frames will expand and shrink when the humidity changes outside. This puts pressure on the glass which will lead to deterioration. The best way to avoid this problem is to replace old windows in your home before they are broken.
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Accidents & Unsupervised Children
Accidents will happen, and occasionally they will happen around your windows. An accident can occur inside or outside. Perhaps a car driving by accidentally kicked up a rock that struck a front window. Maybe a freestanding lamp you had in the hallway fell over and hit a pane. Some accidents are avoidable while others must be dealt with when they happen.
Unsupervised children can also cause accidental breaks. Lets face it, kids will be kids! If little ones get rowdy when an adult isn’t looking, they may accidentally hit the window with toys or other objects. Playing baseball in the house when mom isn’t in the room can wreak havoc on your windows! Always supervise young children when in a room with a window and make sure older children are aware of the potential danger of rough housing or throwing objects near a window.
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Weather-Related Window Breaks
Weather can cause windows to shatter when the conditions are right. Hail can be very dangerous and may cause damage for obvious reasons. Mother Nature can also break windows using ice. Falling icicles can hit window panes and break them. Extreme temperatures can put stress on windows and frames which can also lead to damage.
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Criminal Activity & Windows
Windows can also be broken by intruders. If you notice a cracked or broken window and see no obvious reason for the break, you may want to check around for an indication of tampering. It’s also important to remember that a window that’s already cracked or broken can serve as an easy entry point for a criminal. Always have these issues repaired as quickly as possible. If you notice other signs of tampering, like a scratched window frame or locks/latches that are pried open, contact police and notify them of the suspicious activity.
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The Final Flight
Believe it or not, many broken windows can be attributed to birds. This event is common during both day and night flights, and are not entirely understood by bird experts. During the day, birds see reflections of the landscape and end up flying into windows. At night, it is suspected that birds are attracted to the glow of lights in houses and buildings. These distracted birds are often drawn off course and end up smashing into windows trying to get closer to the light. Unfortunately, many of these beautiful animals lose their lives during these crashes.
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