Glass cracked above the oven (Splash back)

Talal

Hello

I am a tenant and I have issue in the kitchen.
There is a crack on the glass (Located above the oven) and it is suddenly happened. I don’t know why that crack occurred. The crack started from the socket plug corners. It is clearly that there is no sign of damage on the glass.

Can you explain to me in details why that crack occurred? As I need a good explanation in order to protect myself from landlord/agent blame.

I appreciate your help.

Silvertabby

Has the socket been replaced recently?

coffeehound

Was the glass cut to go around the socket?

Talal

Silvertabby wrote: »

Has the socket been replaced recently?

When I moved in the property, no one opened the socket before the crack started.
I called an electrical technician because I though there something wrong with the switch. He opened the socket and he didn’t find anything wrong with it. The switch working fine.

Talal

coffeehound wrote: »

Was the glass cut to go around the socket?

No really , I saw the socket on top of the glass.
I am not allowed to post with links now, otherwise i will post the picture of the glass cracks to make it cleaer for everone here.

missprice

Post a broken link, put a space in. Someone will fix it for you

Talal

Please send me a message or reply to me here, if anyone have a formal report or letter about this kind of issue. Because i need to support my argue with good evidence.

Talal

missprice wrote: »

Post a broken link, put a space in. Someone will fix it for you

Yes it is a good idea

please click on the link below to view the picture
http:// imgur.com/80LbjXU

FreeBear

http://imgur.com/80LbjXU


For a start, the socket is sitting on top of the glass, so any pressure is likely to crack the glass. Even the retaining screws done up tight would be enough. The glass should have been cut to fit around the sockets and radiused in the corners to limit any stress points where a crack might start.

Talal

FreeBear wrote: »

For a start, the socket is sitting on top of the glass, so any pressure is likely to crack the glass. Even the retaining screws done up tight would be enough. The glass should have been cut to fit around the sockets and radiused in the corners to limit any stress points where a crack might start.

:T:T
Thank you for your reply.
Are you glass expert?

KeithP

Just heavy handed use - e.g. pushing a plug in too hard could be enough to cause that crack. Especially if the glass isn't properly fixed to the wall.