Know Your Wylie Windshield

Most of us in Wylie never even give any thought to the windshields in our car. We realize that it is there but we do not think about it until it is cracked or dirty.  Our windshields today at our auto glass replacement shop in Wylie, Allen, and Plano have quite a history. Windshields have come a long way in their development and are much safer than they used to be.

The first windshields that were put into cars were made of nothing more than the glass we use in our ordinary windows. This caused many safety concerns. Furthermore, we have all seen a broken window before. In fact, when a window breaks it usually does so in shards. In addition, these shards of glass are very dangerous when they are directly in front of you in a car accident. This glass was hurting passengers that were in car accidents. This glass is also very easy to break. When it would come in contact with another force it would break very quickly and in a very dangerous manner.

Auto Glass Materials

Many folks in Wylie began to sue the car manufacturers because of how dangerous these front windows were. When the car manufacturers were tired of being sued, they began to develop windshields that were much more durable. The glass was then fitted to the car using a rubber or neoprene seal. Not only did they seal the glass to the car but they also came up with a tougher glass.

This glass shattered upon impact instead of breaking into large shards. This shattering was much safer, but the glass also shattered very easily. Customers in Wylie Tx were getting frustrated because their windshield would shatter form just one stone flying up and hitting it. Realizing that the windshields needed to be more durable, the car manufacturers set out to find a new technology.

The Innovation of Wylie Auto Glass

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Henry Ford found that the French were laminating their glass. This laminating process solved the problem of flying debris breaking the windshields. This laminating process made it so the windshields were made out of two sheets of glass instead of one. Between the two sheets of glass was a layer of cellulose. This cellulose layer was the key to the whole process. It would keep the windshield together when it was broken.

Windshields continued to transform as technology advanced. These developments usually arose out of the need for a safer windshield. The majority of nations now require that a windshield stays in one piece even when it is pierced or broken. This initially sounds impossible, but we have developed glass that can accomplish just this. When a windshield breaks that meets these requirements it will break but look like a spider web. The force is distributed throughout the window and the window will not collapse.

Options for a Cracked Windshield

Now when we are driving and something flies up off the road and hits our windshield we do not have to worry about our windshield breaking into large shards and hurting us. This auto glass that is usually required now in cars is tempered glass. After the windshield has broken into a spider web looking formation the glass breaks down to become tiny pebble-like pieces of glass.

These pebble-like pieces of glass do not have sharp edges and will not hurt the driver and the passenger. The glass is also safer to clean up after an accident and will not cut through the tires of cars that drive nearby. This tempered glass is created by rapidly heating and cooling the glass as it is produced. This process makes the Autoglass strong but also breakable.

As many of us know in Wylie, this glass does not always stop our windshields from breaking. There is nothing more frustrating than driving down the street completely innocently and having a rock fly up and crack your windshield. Depending on the severity of the windshield or auto glass brake you have a few different options. If the cracks in your windshield inhibit you from seeing the road you will have to replace your windshield.

Process of Windshield Replacement

A lot of people in Wylie choose to replace their own windshield. This is a complicated process and although it is doable, it may be less expensive to just have a professional do it. If you choose to replace your windshield at home make sure that you buy a piece of glass that meets safety requirements and is an exact fit for your car. These steps are very important for your safety.

Sometimes when you get a crack in your windshield and it is not a severe crack you can just have it filled. There are often times companies that will even travel to you to fill your chips or cracks in your windshield.