Research departments found some interesting answers about where are windshields most likely to crack out from and this is what they discovered.
Most rock chips are found in the lower half of a vehicle's front glass,which makes this interesting because from a structural perspective, it is the worst place for rock chips or a star break to be located as these will most likely crack out to the windshields edge.
The lower half of the windshield along with the outer two-inch black area at the edge is the weakest in terms of resistance to object impact and other stresses that may adversely affect your auto glass.
This is why so many small rock chips are so quick to spread into large cracks forcing expensive replacement.
Other factors that can increase cracking are extreme temperature differences and neglect from the car owner to repair.
Too many automobile owners procrastinate when getting their damaged windshields repaired, which only contributes to the likelihood of the damaged area getting larger.
Extreme temperature differences in a windshield increase the chances of rock chips leading into a crack by up to 80%.
Temperature differentials are the number one reason star breaks and bull's-eye type breaks crack out, but most don't realize how likely it is until we understand statistics like this.
80% crack out rate from a small rock chip is not something to laugh about.
All of these damaged windshields could be repaired.
80% crack out rate are not very good odds.
Climate change is seeing higher summer temperatures and higher overall temperatures over most of the Southern United States.
These higher temperatures and increased automobile air conditioner usage can increase the likelihood of chips spreading into large cracks.
With varying differences in the type of auto glass being used original equipment manufactured or after market glass and some auto manufacturers or repair shops switching to lighter windshields, most windshields these days weigh much less than our older ones did, partly because of the thinner glass being used.
Windshields of today are more prone to cracking from various stresses and a small rock chip is all it takes to impair the windshield's integrity and safety.
Stress from being glued in place during installation or summers heat and winters cold to rough bumpy roads is all it takes to make that small repairable rock chip crack across the entire windshield.
Every minute that chip spends without being repaired, increases the chances of the windshield cracking further, eventuality to the point where repair is no longer an option.
A lot of windshield replacements are from neglect of small rock chips.
Most could be addressed quite easily by a skilled windshield repair technician.
Procrastination often comes into play when it comes to repairing our chipped or cracked windshields.
Automobile owners end up spending more money and time due to tardiness in taking action on small windshield breaks.
You can save yourself some time, trouble and money by repairing your chipped or cracked windshield today don't wait! If you can't repair the damage quickly cover it with clear tape unless it is in your direct line of sight, and call a windshield chip or crack repair company as soon as possible.
Most rock chips are found in the lower half of a vehicle's front glass,which makes this interesting because from a structural perspective, it is the worst place for rock chips or a star break to be located as these will most likely crack out to the windshields edge.
The lower half of the windshield along with the outer two-inch black area at the edge is the weakest in terms of resistance to object impact and other stresses that may adversely affect your auto glass.
This is why so many small rock chips are so quick to spread into large cracks forcing expensive replacement.
Other factors that can increase cracking are extreme temperature differences and neglect from the car owner to repair.
Too many automobile owners procrastinate when getting their damaged windshields repaired, which only contributes to the likelihood of the damaged area getting larger.
Extreme temperature differences in a windshield increase the chances of rock chips leading into a crack by up to 80%.
Temperature differentials are the number one reason star breaks and bull's-eye type breaks crack out, but most don't realize how likely it is until we understand statistics like this.
80% crack out rate from a small rock chip is not something to laugh about.
All of these damaged windshields could be repaired.
80% crack out rate are not very good odds.
Climate change is seeing higher summer temperatures and higher overall temperatures over most of the Southern United States.
These higher temperatures and increased automobile air conditioner usage can increase the likelihood of chips spreading into large cracks.
With varying differences in the type of auto glass being used original equipment manufactured or after market glass and some auto manufacturers or repair shops switching to lighter windshields, most windshields these days weigh much less than our older ones did, partly because of the thinner glass being used.
Windshields of today are more prone to cracking from various stresses and a small rock chip is all it takes to impair the windshield's integrity and safety.
Stress from being glued in place during installation or summers heat and winters cold to rough bumpy roads is all it takes to make that small repairable rock chip crack across the entire windshield.
Every minute that chip spends without being repaired, increases the chances of the windshield cracking further, eventuality to the point where repair is no longer an option.
A lot of windshield replacements are from neglect of small rock chips.
Most could be addressed quite easily by a skilled windshield repair technician.
Procrastination often comes into play when it comes to repairing our chipped or cracked windshields.
Automobile owners end up spending more money and time due to tardiness in taking action on small windshield breaks.
You can save yourself some time, trouble and money by repairing your chipped or cracked windshield today don't wait! If you can't repair the damage quickly cover it with clear tape unless it is in your direct line of sight, and call a windshield chip or crack repair company as soon as possible.
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