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| A to Z Auto Glass |
| Quality and Service Guaranteed |
| A to Z Auto Glass |
| Quality and Service Guaranteed |
| Auto Glass History Cars were sold standard without a windshield and often without doors or side windows as well in the 1920s. As cars became faster and more common, auto makers began gradually offering windshields as standard equipment. Safety Glass In the late 1920s, safety glass revolutionized earlier ideas of auto glass. By layering 2 thin panes of regular glass with a thin, adhesive plastic laminate layer, manufacturers produced glass that could not only withstand a stronger impact without breaking, but would not produce dangerous shards of glass when it did break. Safety glass posed a major safety advantage over plate glass, and auto makers quickly adopted laminated windshields. In the 1960s, the U.S. Government began requiring the use of laminated windshields on all new cars. Replacement and Repair When auto glass does break, it must be repaired or replaced soon. Cracked glass can quickly become weakened, and large cracks can interfere with a driver's visibility. While most broken glass must be replaced, inexpensive methods for filling small cracks or chips with a clear resin polymer is also available from A to Z Auto Glass. In some states with mandatory annual safety inspections, cars may not be certified as safe when broken glass is present. Because of the safety risk posed by cracked or broken glass, replacement services are covered by many standard car insurance policies. Ask us to help you with your insurance claim. |
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