Is there a difference between auto glass and regular window glass?
Yes. There is a very important difference between your auto glass and glass used in homes and storefronts. Your windshield is made with laminated safety glass. A thin layer of vinyl is sandwiched between two pieces of glass. This construction is designed to offer optimal safety in a crash. This process also makes it possible for us to perform chip repairs when the damage is confined to the top layer of glass and small enough to repair without compromising your safety. In severe impact, your windshield will shatter. The broken pieces will adhere to the vinyl inner lining, preventing shards of glass from injuring anyone in your vehicle. The side and rear windows of your vehicle are made of curved, tempered glass. Tempered glass is heated then rapidly cooled, making the glass up to 10 times stronger than ordinary window glass. Tempered windows will break into very small, dull-edged pieces on impact for your protection.
