Whether you have a crack in your windshield or just a small chip, you’ll need to schedule windshield crack repair to keep the vehicle safe to drive. Cracks can happen in several ways besides auto collisions. Here’s what you need to watch out for to keep your glass safe.

Why Windshields Crack

1. Impact

Children hitting a baseball through a window is a classic story, and can sometimes be the cause of cracks. More often, you need windshield replacement or repair when road debris is kicked up by the cars in front of you, or objects fall off of large trucks.

Avoiding gravel roads and giving other vehicles plenty of distance helps prevent these issues. When you’re not driving, store your car in a covered area, as debris from trees or even a sudden hailstorm can also break the glass.

2. Temperature Changes

When almost any material gets warmer, it expands, and when it gets cooler, it shrinks. For rigid materials like glass, this can put a strain on their structure. If it happens too quickly or is uneven across the width of the windshield, a change in temperature can put so much force on the glass that it shatters.

To avoid needing windshield crack repair, park the car out of direct sunlight and never change the temperature abruptly. For example, don’t try to melt ice or snow on the windshield using hot water.

3. Flaws In the Glass

During the manufacturing process, tiny bubbles or impurities can sometimes form in the glass, or it may be warped a tiny amount that’s invisible to the eye. The windshield passes inspection and doesn’t have anything visibly wrong with it, but the imperfection causes a weak spot.

As you drive, the flexing of the car frame, as well as the vibration from the tires, puts extra pressure on that weak spot and can weaken it more over time. Eventually, it can break for no obvious reason. This is difficult to prevent, but it’s less likely when the windshield is correctly installed by skilled personnel.

For windshield crack repair or windshield installation in Rochester, NY, choose FB Glass. Serving the Greater Rochester Area since 2013, this is a small, family-owned business whose team members pride themselves on forming lasting relationships with clients. They know their regulars by name, and always offer honest service that’s best for you. They also provide custom glass installation. To make an appointment, call (585) 441-1209 or visit the website.

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