One of the most important safety features of any vehicle is the windshield. Although they were initially designed to keep debris from hitting the driver and other passengers, today they help cars and trucks maintain their structure. For this reason, it is always important to schedule a windshield replacement if it experiences serious damage.  

Why Windshield Replacement Is Important

Since your windshield is an important part of your vehicle’s structural integrity, it can put your safety at risk when it is damaged. Not only do you run the risk of your windshield popping out or breaking entirely, but it also weakens the strength of the A-pillars that run from the side of the windshield to the back of the car. This means that if you were to get into a wreck, you would be at risk of the roof collapsing. Chips or cracks in the windshield can also create unnecessary glare and make it harder for you to see while driving.

What Type of Damage Calls for a Windshield Replacement?

Today’s windshields are made out of two transparent pieces of glass that are glued to a center vinyl resin piece. When your car is hit with a rock or another item that leaves a chip, the vinyl resin protects you from being hit with a face full of glass. Typically, as long as this middle part is intact, you and any passengers are safe from harm. However, once it does develop a crack or chip, it is time to have your windshield replaced. Usually, repairing tiny chips and hairline fractures can prevent this from occurring, but when a chip is larger than a quarter or a crack is longer than six inches, the damage is already done, and a full replacement is needed. 

Don’t put your safety at risk because of a cracked windshield. Bring your car to Badger Glass in Anchorage, AK, and have them replace your glass today! This auto glass shop handles everything from small chips to fully shattered windshields. Call them at (907) 522-3927 to schedule an assessment, or visit their website to learn more about their windshield replacement and repair services.