A windshield is a lot more than just a little bit of auto glass. Did you know this is a key component in the structural integrity of your automobile? If properly installed, the windshield will stay set up giving support to the car's roof structure in the event of a roll over accident. Without the windshield in place, there is an increased possibility of roof collapse, leading to greater threat of bodily injury and even death. The windshield also acts as a backstop for the passenger side air bag. If the windshield does not stay in place once the air bag is deployed, the air bag will be rendered useless.
The windshield is comprised of two bits of glass with a bit of plastic laminate in the center. The constitute of the windshield is such that even when hit by way of a rock or other small road debris, the windshield will stay stable and not crystallize just like a tempered door glass.
Auto glass is made domestically, and abroad, by many different manufactures and shipped to the United States. Many of these manufactures will compete for the original equipment contracts with various auto makers. The successful bidders will continue to work with the auto maker with design and make the auto glass from scratch. The rest of the glass manufactures only will acquire and copy a genuine glass saving on all of the research and development cost.
Every windshield sold in the United States will need to have a DOT (Department of Transportation) number etched in the glass. Every glass manufacturer is assigned a particular number. Windshield makers will sometimes outsource parts from each other and attach their label to that part. The DOT number enables the identification of the manufacturer regardless of the label brand.
What in the event you do while you are looking for a windshield replacement or any auto glass replacement? Use a reputable Houston auto glass shop or one located in your city. Click here to find out more established glass shop will have a physical location, garage keepers insurance, certified glass technicians, an established business, as well as a good reputation. A little research will save you a lot of potential worry and aggravation when you need auto glass in Houston.
