Sudden temperature changes in the air can crack or bust your windshield because glass expands and contracts with changes in air temperature. When hot air heats up the glass, it will expand, which can cause the glass to crack. Cold air will contract the glass, and if that cold glass is suddenly exposed to heat, it can crack. This is why pouring hot or boiling water on a windshield to defrost it is not a good idea, as it will cause your windshield to crack.

You will need to inspect your windshield quite often to observe for cracks and chips. Whether it is winter or summer, if you find a crack, you need to call Centennial Glass for an immediate repair. If you don’t have it repaired immediately, you could be faced with a total windshield replacement, which could be quite costly. The following are tips for how to care for your windshields.

The Effects of Cold Weather
When temperatures hit 32 ℉, the metal around the windshield will contract, putting stress on your windshield, which can make cracks spread even more. Also, when temperatures drop and your windshield freezes, make sure to warm up your car and the glass slowly to avoid causing any cracks to become larger. Never pour hot or boiling water on a windshield, this can cause your windshield to crack. Also, don’t blast the defroster on the windshield, this too can cause the glass to crack or a crack to grow larger.

The Effects of Hot Weather
Hot weather can be the cause for auto glass replacement for many reasons. One is people travel more in the summer for vacations. This can make it more likely for windshields to get cracks and chips. The extreme heat will cause these cracks to spread and could result in your windshield having to be replaced if the crack isn’t repaired soon enough. Try to park in the shade or garage as much as possible, this will help to keep the sun from hitting your windshield directly.

Rock Chips While Driving
You will want to repair any chips your windshield may have before extreme weather conditions hit your area. Chips can turn into cracks so you will want to have them repaired as soon as possible. There are several things you can do to keep this from happening if you can’t repair it right away. Aside from staying on top of the fluctuating temperatures, don’t slam doors or blast music. While these have nothing to do with air temperature, the vibrations can still wreak havoc on your windshields.

Local Auto Glass Replacement
Whether it’s hot or cold outside, Centennial Glass will meet your auto glass needs. We can repair those nasty cracks and chips or replace the whole windshield depending on the severity of the issue. Contact us today if you need require our auto glass services. You can reach us at 651-653-1777, or you can message us at dave@CentennialGlass.biz.