seasonal shutdown

[asti99]

Cold weather shutdowns in the Northeast is my question.When is it time to look for warmer working conditions or what temperature can you operate at to repair windshields

[wilz]

Cold weather shutdowns in the Northeast is my question.When is it time to look for warmer working conditions or what temperature can you operate at to repair windshields

So long as you get rid of those moisture in breaks, you should be o.k.

[GlassStarz]

You can work in just about any weather with the right prep but myself I dont like to work outside below freezing

[dragwurm]

im sorry to say but for you guys crying about it being hot or cold sounds like a excuse to me. you can do repairs all year long like wilz said just be aware of water in the breaks as far as heat im in vegas and 7-4-07 was 116 and i was doing repairs that day in the sun. never had a problem. with that all yaw on the west side try to stay cool all yaw in the south try and stay dry and the north and east just do it

[BushWacke]

Dragwurm, Im in Louisiana and have had problems with chips cracking out in the extreme heat either while drilling or injecting. Do u have any tips for cooling the windshield down?

[GlassStarz]

if you check the archives you will find dozens of cooling options

[sgailey]

When working outside in the winter, you shouldn't be scared of a little cold--- all it means is that you'll need to monitor the temperature of the glass more often.

However, once the wind picks up, you should either find shelter or pause your services. When there's breeze as slight as 10-15 mph (with temperatures below freezing) it will suck the heat off the glass as fast as you can lay it on (although you can counter by turning on the defrosters, provided you have the keys).

I'm not saying it is impossible to perform repairs in these conditions, but it isn't wise or prudent.