Veena Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Huge front terrace window imploded during the wind storm last night, 220 cm by 247 cm. Viluma cannot replace until Monday. Suggestions for earlier replacement deeply appreciated...Las Fuentes near Jocotepec, worried about safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichosalocura Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 You are worried about safety but you have giant windows with no bars for protection. I would have the windows replaced with the extra thick glass then I would hire a black smith to put bars on all your windows. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Possibly the person does not want to live in a cage. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 After the high wind yesterday evening, the Ajijic weather station showed the highest gust for the evening of only 26 miles per hour. I don't know how fast the wind actually was at my home at the top of Juarez in Ajijic. But I'm guessing that it was a lot faster than 26 miles per hour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, Mostlylost said: Possibly the person does not want to live in a cage. A "cage" can be artistic and decorative. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 The age old security question. I know a couple in Jocotepec who put in bullet proof glass and then bars outside of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 If you are that afraid why do you live here? I really don't understand. Go back to where you came from if you feel it is safer 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostlylost Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 20 minutes ago, happyjillin said: A "cage" can be artistic and decorative. Very nice looking, but still a cage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Can anyone help the OP find someone to fix their window this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookj5 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, Mainecoons said: Can anyone help the OP find someone to fix their window this weekend? I was wondering the same thing. How about responding to the request rather than standing back and throwing spitballs. Or, just refrain from responding. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 I am afraid to suggest this because the picture suggests that the wall in which the window was installed might be concrete. But should it be wood, could one get several pieces of 4 by 8 foot plywood and some 2by4s and with a screw gun install something covering the opening created by the broken window?? Yes I know we are on the metric system down here so what sizes of wood available are probably a little different and my idea might not work, But I am always surprised by what these builders can do down here. They are so talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeside7 Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Kyle said: If you are that afraid why do you live here? I really don't understand. Go back to where you came from if you feel it is safer What a unhelpful statement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichosalocura Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 minute ago, lakeside7 said: What a unhelpful statement I believe he was responding to Cedro's comment about the couple with bullet proof windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Just think that a window of glass doesn't give protection. Just get a sheet of plastic until Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstop Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Do you have a guy/contractor who has done work at your house? Try giving him a call, ours responded on a Sunday night during the last last wind storm when a sky light blew off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Kyle said: If you are that afraid why do you live here? I really don't understand. Go back to where you came from if you feel it is safer Such intense criticism and judgment! The person asked for suggestions on glass replacement, not for your opinion of how they should live. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 3 hours ago, cookj5 said: I was wondering the same thing. How about responding to the request rather than standing back and throwing spitballs. Or, just refrain from responding. Totally agree. Personal attacks totally unacceptable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Veena said: Huge front terrace window imploded during the wind storm last night, 220 cm by 247 cm. Viluma cannot replace until Monday. Suggestions for earlier replacement deeply appreciated...Las Fuentes near Jocotepec, worried about safety. Veena, I cannot locate the information on my glass person. When I can locate it, I will send to you. Also, I have a suggestion for future safety with no burglar bars and how this can be prevented from happening agai. I will PM you on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veena Posted May 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 THANK YOU to Trail Runner for sending her cavalry! SAFE till Monday. THANK YOU Kiko!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Veena Posted May 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 What a truly AMAZING community. We are SO blessed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 Sleep tight. The Las Fuentes guards are on duty. I live somewhere near you and my 2 screen doors don't have locks and I don't worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo lady Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 7 hours ago, happyjillin said: A "cage" can be artistic and decorative. Still a cage, though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo lady Posted May 31, 2020 Report Share Posted May 31, 2020 6 hours ago, johanson said: the wall in which the window was installed might be concrete Can use masonry nails or Tapcon screws, no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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