Post by kelabar on Aug 29, 2020 20:08:31 GMT 10
Thanks to the US settlers who took window glass with them as the hit the wagon trail and called out "Westward Ho!".
What will you do when your windows break?
If you are building a house it might be worthwhile to use windows of the same size everywhere. That would enable storing of replacement glass which is all the same size. Less logistics and less room needed.
Or use windows made up of 6 or so smaller panes of glass. This would make it easier/use less glass to replace just one of the small panes and could also have some anti-intruder value depending on the material used in the frame. I think some like large windows though.
Smaller panes may also be able to be scavenged from houses where larger panes are not available or all broken. But if you have had all your windows blown out then there is a good chance that a lot of other windows have been smashed too. Explosives don't care. Nor do storms.
Short term solutions include cardboard or plywood but these make inside very dark. Plastic, either rigid or flexible (even cling wrap would do if stuck on), allows light in but doesn't last as long as glass. Cloth of some sort would be a middle solution. Stops insects, reduces temp differences, allows some light in. Better than nothing.
Just leaving it empty allows insects in and you will see a big difference in inside temps as air comes in from outside. Hot weather will heat the room up quickly and cold weather will see you grabbing a few blankets. The temp difference is quite large and something I did not expect when glass has broken previously.
What will you do when your windows break?
If you are building a house it might be worthwhile to use windows of the same size everywhere. That would enable storing of replacement glass which is all the same size. Less logistics and less room needed.
Or use windows made up of 6 or so smaller panes of glass. This would make it easier/use less glass to replace just one of the small panes and could also have some anti-intruder value depending on the material used in the frame. I think some like large windows though.
Smaller panes may also be able to be scavenged from houses where larger panes are not available or all broken. But if you have had all your windows blown out then there is a good chance that a lot of other windows have been smashed too. Explosives don't care. Nor do storms.
Short term solutions include cardboard or plywood but these make inside very dark. Plastic, either rigid or flexible (even cling wrap would do if stuck on), allows light in but doesn't last as long as glass. Cloth of some sort would be a middle solution. Stops insects, reduces temp differences, allows some light in. Better than nothing.
Just leaving it empty allows insects in and you will see a big difference in inside temps as air comes in from outside. Hot weather will heat the room up quickly and cold weather will see you grabbing a few blankets. The temp difference is quite large and something I did not expect when glass has broken previously.
