Wind blew my window out into a million pieces (pics)
09 May 2011 21:45 #12
by ScienceChic
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Replied by ScienceChic on topic Wind blew my window out into a million pieces (pics)
I was on the phone with CG when it happened - you should have heard her reaction! She stops and says "Hold on. It sounds like something just broke!", and then starts saying"Oh My God", but in a calmish tone of voice. It was a nice capture of a natural reaction, too bad I didn't have a camera! 
I had a door window break not that long ago, and it did the same thing - tempered glass breaks in a million pieces like that to protect anyone nearby - smaller pieces damage the body less than bigger pieces (tempered glass is harder for thieves to break and get into the house, so that's why it's used)!
I don't recommend the blow torch, as it'll probably melt the glass to the carpet (then you'll definitely have to replace it), but vacuuming many times will get the majority of it. Best of luck CG!
I had a door window break not that long ago, and it did the same thing - tempered glass breaks in a million pieces like that to protect anyone nearby - smaller pieces damage the body less than bigger pieces (tempered glass is harder for thieves to break and get into the house, so that's why it's used)!
I don't recommend the blow torch, as it'll probably melt the glass to the carpet (then you'll definitely have to replace it), but vacuuming many times will get the majority of it. Best of luck CG!
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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10 May 2011 07:38 #20
by Sunshine Girl
" I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. " Mae West
Replied by Sunshine Girl on topic Wind blew my window out into a million pieces (pics)
LOL TPP!
Becky is right. Call your insurance today! This is a great time to take advantage of what happened and to get new carpet. It should also cover the replacement glass of course (tempered). If you try to vacum it up you will always have tiny shards. The carpet people should (?) just remove the carpet with the glass in it. Get new pad too. Soooooo glad you guys weren't hurt.
Becky is right. Call your insurance today! This is a great time to take advantage of what happened and to get new carpet. It should also cover the replacement glass of course (tempered). If you try to vacum it up you will always have tiny shards. The carpet people should (?) just remove the carpet with the glass in it. Get new pad too. Soooooo glad you guys weren't hurt.
" I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure. " Mae West
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