Storm & Severe Weather Damage
High winds, falling branches, hail, and flying debris can break windows and expose building interiors. Temporary coverings can help limit additional weather exposure.
24/7 Emergency Glass & Property Protection
24/7 Emergency Board-Up Services for Homes & Businesses
Broken windows, damaged doors, and shattered storefront glass can leave your property exposed. Glass Masters provides emergency board-up and tarping services to help protect homes and businesses until permanent glass repairs or replacements can be completed.
Serving Montgomery and surrounding Alabama communities, along with Pflugerville, Round Rock, and the surrounding Central Texas area.
24/7 emergency service available. Insurance claims welcome. All work guaranteed.
What Is an Emergency Board-Up Service?
An emergency board-up service temporarily covers broken windows, damaged glass doors, storefront openings, or other exposed areas to help protect a building after unexpected damage.
Board-up services commonly use plywood or other suitable temporary coverings to help reduce exposure to weather, discourage unauthorized entry, and limit additional damage while permanent repairs are arranged.
Board-ups are particularly important when replacement glass is not immediately available, a custom glass panel must be ordered, or an opening cannot safely remain uncovered.
Glass Masters combines emergency board-up capabilities with residential and commercial glass repair and replacement services, providing a practical path from temporary protection to a permanent glass solution.
When You Need Emergency Protection
When Are Emergency Board-Up Services Needed?
Property damage does not always occur during normal business hours. Temporary board-ups can help protect an exposed building after several types of unexpected incidents.
Burglary & Vandalism
Broken storefront windows and damaged entry doors can leave merchandise, equipment, and personal belongings vulnerable. Board-ups create a temporary barrier until repairs can be completed.
Accidental Glass Breakage
Accidents involving equipment, vehicles, or other impacts may leave large openings that require immediate attention, even when the surrounding building remains intact.
Fire-Related Glass Damage
Fire and emergency response activities may leave windows or doors damaged. Once emergency personnel authorize access, temporary coverings may help protect affected openings.
Damaged Commercial Storefronts
Large glass panels may require specialized measurement, fabrication, or replacement. Board-up services provide temporary protection while the appropriate glass is prepared.
Broken Residential Doors & Windows
Damaged patio doors, entryway glass, and residential windows may expose living spaces to rain, insects, and unauthorized access.
Residential & Commercial Emergency Board-Up Services
Residential Emergency Board-Ups
A broken window or glass door can quickly become a security and weather protection concern for a homeowner, landlord, or residential property manager.
Glass Masters provides emergency board-up and tarping services for residential properties, including situations involving:
- Broken exterior windows
- Damaged patio and French door glass
- Storm-related glass damage
- Accidental window breakage
- Vandalism and forced-entry damage
- Openings awaiting replacement glass
The purpose of a temporary board-up is to reduce further exposure while an appropriate permanent repair is arranged.
Explore Residential Glass ServicesCommercial & Storefront Board-Ups
Damaged commercial glass can disrupt business operations and expose inventory, merchandise, and equipment.
Whether a storefront window is broken overnight or a glass entrance is damaged during business hours, temporary protection may be needed before replacement glass can be installed.
Emergency board-up services are relevant for:
- Retail storefront windows
- Commercial glass entrance doors
- Office and business windows
- Large glass display panels
- Commercial properties affected by storms
- Businesses recovering from vandalism
Glass Masters also provides storefront glass repair, replacement, and installation, helping businesses move beyond temporary protection toward restoring their permanent glass installations.
Explore Storefront Glass ServicesHow Emergency Board-Ups Help Protect Your Property
Board-ups are temporary protective measures. They cannot reverse existing damage, but properly selected and installed coverings can reduce several immediate risks.
Reduce Weather Exposure
Covering a broken window or doorway can help reduce the amount of rain, windblown debris, and outside air entering the property.
Discourage Unauthorized Entry
A covered opening provides a physical obstacle and may discourage opportunistic access to an otherwise exposed building.
Protect Interior Belongings
Temporary protection may help limit additional exposure of furnishings, inventory, equipment, and other contents.
Allow Time for Proper Glass Replacement
Custom-sized, insulated, tempered, or other specialty glass may not be immediately available. A board-up can protect the opening during the replacement process.
Temporary board-ups are not a substitute for structural repairs, approved storm protection systems, or permanent windows and doors.
From Emergency Protection to Permanent Repair
What to Expect When You Call Glass Masters
The appropriate emergency response depends on the location, extent of damage, accessibility, and type of window or glass installation involved.
01
Call for Emergency Assistance
Contact Glass Masters and describe the damaged opening, property location, and any immediate safety concerns.
02
Review the Damage
The damaged glass, opening, surrounding conditions, and access requirements determine the suitable temporary solution.
03
Secure the Exposed Opening
Appropriate temporary board-up or protective covering methods help reduce exposure while permanent repair is pending.
04
Plan Permanent Glass Replacement
Discuss the replacement glass, measurements, and installation requirements needed to restore the damaged window or door.
Board-Up Service vs. Emergency Glass Replacement
Not every broken window needs a temporary board-up. In some situations, the correct replacement glass may be available for installation without an extended delay.
In other situations, a temporary covering is the practical first step, particularly when a large storefront panel, insulated glass unit, or custom-sized window requires fabrication.
| Consideration | Board-Up | Glass Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Temporary protection | Permanent restoration |
| Natural light | Usually blocked | Restored |
| Visibility | Restricted | Restored |
| Weather protection | Temporary barrier | Designed building enclosure |
| Best application | Awaiting permanent repair | Replacing damaged glass |
Glass Masters provides both emergency board-up services and glass repair or replacement, allowing customers to discuss the next step with a glass service provider.
What Should You Do After a Window or Storefront Is Broken?
Your first priority is personal safety. Broken glass, exposed electrical equipment, unstable materials, and damaged structures can create serious hazards.
- Keep people away from damaged glass. Prevent children, customers, employees, and pets from entering the affected area.
- Contact emergency services when necessary. If there is an active break-in, fire, injury, dangerous structural condition, or immediate threat, call 911.
- Avoid handling unstable glass. Large broken panes and partially attached glass can fall unexpectedly.
- Document the damage from a safe location. Photographs and a record of the incident may be useful when discussing repairs or filing an insurance claim.
- Arrange temporary protection. Contact Glass Masters to discuss emergency board-up or tarping needs for the damaged opening.
- Plan permanent repairs. Arrange inspection, measurement, and replacement of the damaged glass as appropriate.
Emergency Glass Damage?
Describe the damaged window, door, or storefront when you call. Include your location and whether the opening is exposed to weather or unauthorized access.
Alabama
(334) 391-8224Central Texas
(512) 985-4943 Contact Glass MastersEmergency Board-Ups & Insurance Claims
Damage resulting from storms, vandalism, attempted break-ins, or accidents may be covered under certain property insurance policies.
Coverage for temporary protection, glass repair, replacement materials, deductibles, and related expenses depends on the individual policy and circumstances of the loss.
Glass Masters welcomes insurance claims and can discuss glass service needs with customers arranging covered repairs.
If you are filing a claim, retain photographs of the damage, repair documentation, invoices, and communications with your insurer. Contact your insurance provider to confirm coverage and any authorization requirements.
Why Choose Glass Masters for Emergency Board-Ups?
Emergency protection is important, but choosing the right permanent glass solution matters too. Glass Masters offers both temporary protection and a broad range of glass services.
24/7 Emergency Availability
Emergency assistance is available beyond normal business hours for unexpected glass damage.
Residential & Commercial Glass
Services cover home windows, glass doors, commercial storefronts, and specialized glass installations.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Glass Masters identifies itself as licensed, bonded, and insured, with guaranteed and warranted work.
Glass Repair & Replacement
Beyond securing the opening, Glass Masters provides glass replacement and installation services for the permanent repair.
Emergency Board-Up Service Areas
Glass Masters serves customers in Central Alabama and Central Texas. Contact the appropriate office to discuss your property location and emergency service needs.
Montgomery & Central Alabama
Alabama Office
1215 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
Serving Montgomery and surrounding communities, including Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka, Pike Road, Hope Hull, Coosada, Deatsville, Elmore, Tallassee, and other nearby areas.
Call (334) 391-8224Pflugerville & Central Texas
Texas Office
Pflugerville, TX
Serving Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Manor, Brushy Creek, Wells Branch, and surrounding Central Texas communities.
Call (512) 985-4943Emergency Board-Up Questions & Answers
Glass Masters advertises 24/7
emergency service. Actual arrival
time depends on your location,
current conditions, and service
availability. Call the appropriate
office to discuss the emergency.
Glass Masters provides commercial
storefront glass services and
emergency board-up assistance.
Temporary protection may be
appropriate when a storefront
opening must be secured before
permanent replacement glass
is available.
No. Board-ups are intended
as temporary protection.
Permanent glass repair or
replacement is necessary
to restore the window's
intended appearance,
function, and performance.
Yes. Glass Masters offers
residential and commercial
glass repair and replacement.
The correct replacement solution
depends on the glass type,
opening dimensions, and
condition of the surrounding
installation.
Coverage depends on your
insurance policy and the
cause of damage. Some property
insurance policies provide
coverage for reasonable
emergency protective measures.
Contact your insurer to
confirm policy requirements.
Glass Masters welcomes
insurance claims.
The cost depends on the
number and size of openings,
material requirements,
installation conditions,
property access, and the
timing of the emergency.
Contact Glass Masters
with the property location
and damage details to
discuss pricing.
Broken glass and damaged
window assemblies can be
dangerous, particularly
with large panes, overhead
openings, or unstable framing.
Avoid handling unsafe
materials and seek
professional assistance
when the situation presents
a risk of injury.
Glass Masters serves the
Montgomery, Alabama area
and communities around
Pflugerville and Round Rock,
Texas. Contact the appropriate
office to confirm service
availability for your
property address.
Related Glass Repair & Replacement Services
Once an exposed opening is temporarily protected, the next step is choosing the appropriate permanent glass solution.
Residential Window Glass
Glass repair and replacement for residential windows, including insulated glass and specialty window glass.
Residential Glass ServicesCommercial Storefront Glass
Glass repair, replacement, and installation services for commercial storefronts and business entrances.
Storefront Glass ServicesEmergency Glass Protection
Broken Window or Storefront? Contact Glass Masters.
Do not leave a damaged glass opening exposed longer than necessary. Contact Glass Masters for emergency board-up and tarping assistance and discuss the next steps toward permanent glass replacement.
24/7 Emergency Service Available | Residential & Commercial | Insurance Claims Welcome