Safety First!
A damaged windshield compromises the safety of
you and your passengers. Its ability to withstand
an impact is substantially weakened. In today's
vehicles, windshields are an important part of
the vehicle's overall structural integrity, so
you don't want to procrastinate. A repaired windshield
can save your life or save you from a ticket!
Millions of windshields are replaced in North
America every year, many are done improperly.
Sad but true, if you consider that besides protecting
you from the elements, the windshield's main purpose
is your safety. A properly fitted & secured
windshield means you can drive today with one
less worry.
Auto Windshield glass is laminated, unlike the
rest of the glass in your car, which is tempered.
Tempered glass shatters, laminated glass is shatter-proof.
That's exactly why windshields withstand impacts
better. Smaller windshield fractures can be fixed,
but we don’t recommend it. We strongly suggest
you replace your windshield rather than try to
patch up something that is protecting your vision.
If a break occurs, replacement is the only option.
On average 14 million windshields are replaced
in the U.S. every year. Windshield replacement
is a job that requires extensive training and
expert knowledge of proper installation materials
and their use.
All new vehicle manufacturers must comply with
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
on auto glass before offering vehicles for sale
in the U.S. While the same strict safety standards
for replacing damaged windshields in the aftermarket
do not exist. EmergencyGlassRepair.com recommends
its customers to make sure the company they choose
complies to the FMVSS standards or the Auto Glass
Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS.com) and insist
that their replacement windshield be installed
in accordance with those standards.
If you choose another company, be sure your installer:
• Removes old urethane; Cleans and primes
the glass and the vehicle pinchweld;
• Wears gloves; Uses urethane adhesive (not
butyl tape or silicone)
• Checks for passenger side airbag and uses
the proper urethane rating.
• Allows proper time for all glues to dry.
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