Window glass cracked: what to do

Broken glass in a balcony window. Urgent glass replacement.

First – peace and safety. If you see that a crack has just appeared, put on gloves and stick a tape „mesh“ on that spot. This does not repair the glass, but holds back small fragments and further cracking until the craftsman arrives. Do not place a heater very close to the glass, and pull dark curtains or blinds away from the glass surface – sudden heat or a shadow in one spot [...]