From the Field
Glass repair notes from Frank McGrath: what actually breaks, what's worth fixing, and what to expect from a real service call across Palm Beach County.
rock chip repair
Rock chip repair means window and door glass here, not car glass. I explain when a chip qualifies for a same-day fix and why tempered glass can't take one.
8 min read
broken window
A clear, ordered checklist for the first ten minutes after a window breaks at night: safety, shards, photos for insurance, and how to secure the opening.
9 min read
homeowners insurance
Whether homeowners insurance covers a broken window in Florida depends on your policy, what caused it, and your hurricane deductible. Here's how it works.
9 min read
hurricane prep
My real pre-storm glass checklist for Palm Beach County homeowners: cracked panes, failed seals, sliding door locks, screens, and loose furniture.
10 min read
sliding glass doors
Four real reasons a sliding glass door seizes here: corroded rollers, a packed track, worn nylon wheels, or a frame that's shifted with the slab.
8 min read
window glass repair
My actual rule for cracked window glass: chip size, crack length, and whether it crosses your sightline decide repair versus replace, not guesswork.
8 min read