The windshield technology is nothing but amazing , there are two layers of glass there and one layer of polyvinyl butyrate(PVB). The PVB plastic film is there to hold it together. If your windshield has taken some form of impact it will either have a rock chip that appears in the shape of a bullseye or a star while the other type of damage will be complete shattering. Rock chips will appear to be innocuous but over time it will spread and over a large part of the windshield which you will notice if you will have the vehicle for a long period of time. The conditions of the road that you are driving on, the changes in temperatures are among conditions that are bound to accelerate the rock chips that are on your windshield. The science behind repair of windshields has been better over time, its easier to repair and less costly to repair than doing a replacement.
The windshield repair is a preventative maintenance and it will work well for you when you do it in time. The average motorist will not be bothered by a rock chip damage that is not in the acute care of the vehicle. Once the rock chip damage spreads and becomes a large crack on the windshield repair will not be an option you have anymore. When it has come to doing a replacement you need to find a windshield that is for your particular vehicle model.
When replacing the windshield, you are torn between an aftermarket part and the original windshield from the manufacturer, the original ones cost a bit more than the aftermarket parts. The cost will go up more if you are looking at a windscreen that offers you options like antennae, sun coating and some heat elements. The company seal has to be tampered with on your car if you are looking to do a replacement, replicating the same is impossible when you are installing new windshield. Improper replacement and fitting of the seal can lead to water leakages and eventually water damage which can be the gateway to more costly damages.
The windshield has a protective role in the case of an accident, this is another reason to ensure that your replacement is done by the best hands in the business. Windshields works to maintain the structural integrity of the compartment which means that the vehicle will not cave in . Wind shields that have not been properly installed will result in injuries and death at times in the worst cases of accidents If you observe cracks on your windshield take care of them with repairs as early as possible to prevent them from getting out of hand.