Interesting Information About Windshields

Auto Glass Repair Altamonte Springs

When is rock chip repair necessary?

Repairing a rock chip in your windshield is especially important during the winter months. While some rock chips may be simply cosmetic, many can seriously affect your ability to see well enough to drive or compromise result in serious windshield cracks.
During the cold winter months, rock chip damage to your windshield can spread as a result of the cold temperatures, storm conditions and moisture.
Why is rock chip repair necessary?
When the critical vision area of your windshield (right behind the driver’s seat) is damaged your windshield may need to be replaced. Rock chip damage outside of this area can usually be repaired. In either case, you should have an auto glass specialist evaluate your windshield as quickly as possible.
*Driving with a chipped windshield during the winter can be especially hazardous. Strong winds and flying debris can further damage an already weakened chipped windshield.
*Gravel sometimes used to gain traction during icy conditions can easily fly up and cause further weakening of the windshield.
*Moisture from ice and snow can get trapped inside the crack. As temperatures drop, the moisture freezes and expands, thus increasing pressure on the windshield and causing serious cracks. READ MORE