When I noticed a few chips in the windows of my home, I didn't worry too much about how it would affect anything. Instead, I mainly focused on how it made my home look, and I secretly cursed the unsightly damage. However, those small chips began to grow until there were large cracks. After having that experience, I decided to dedicate myself to spreading the word about the problems associated damaged glass. Read this blog to find out how damaged glass could affect you and your family members.
Understanding The Dangers of Damaged Glass
Windshield Replacement Vs. Windshield Repair
Maëlyne Fleury
A damaged windshield is dangerous for a couple of reasons. A crack in a windshield can catch the glare of the sun and focus the light right into your line of vision. This can make it painful to see the road and/or distort your view of the road. A further danger of a damaged windshield is that cracks can undermine the structural integrity of your windshield, which can cause your windshield to break out during a wreck. Deciding whether to replace or repair your windshield will depend on a few different considerations.
The Size of the Crack
If you have a crack smaller than a number-two pencil, the equipment that windshield technicians will fit over the crack and will, thus, be able to make a repair. If you have a small crack, don't assume that you have time to get repairs. Hitting a bump can jolt the windshield and cause cracks to spread. A cycle of heating and cooling can also cause expansion. Thus, it sometimes only takes one drive across town for a crack to grow until it can no longer be repaired.
The Position of the Crack
A good technician should be able to color-match the resin they use in your windshield to the point that a crack becomes nearly invisible when filled. On the other hand, you might still have some distortion as light passes through the anomaly in your windshield. Thus, if you have a small crack right in your line of sight, you might still consider replacing your windshield.
The Overall Condition of Your Windshield
Even if you don't have a web of cracks criss-crossing your windshield, your windshield might still be covered with divots. Small projectiles might take a chip out of your windshield without causing enough damage to create a crack that spreads. You might not even notice some of the smaller divots, but they will still make the view from your windshield hazier. This can cause eyestrain and impede your vision. Thus, if you have a lot of damage on your windshield, you might still want to replace it even if you only have a small crack.
If you have a damaged windshield and are ready to make repairs, you should first look at your insurance policy. Many policies will either help cover the cost or entirely cover the cost of a new windshield. Whether you have to pay for your windshield or your insurance does, it is still worth your money to make the repair. Contact a local windshield replacement professional, such as one from A.C. Glass, for further assistance.
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