Common Causes of Cracks in a Windscreen
It’s a no-brainer that the windscreen is one of the most imperative aspects of a car for a number of reasons, and one of them being is for protection of the driver and passengers. Furthermore, the structural integrity of a vehicle can be greatly diminished when damage and weakness occur in a windscreen. Have no idea how they form or the causes? Continue reading to find out the common causes of cracks in a windscreen.
When a windscreen is damaged and not repaired, the glass cannot perform it’s intended function, and puts the passengers and the driver in immediate danger, as well as other drivers on the road. It may not be your fault if the windscreen cracks, but if something happens because of delaying repairs, injuries or accidents may fall on your shoulders. Let’s look at those common causes:
Hail Storms
It’s no secret that hail storms can bring ruckus and damage to your windscreen. While not typically as common as a rain storm or a thunderstorm, hail storms do happen, and you should always be prepared to check for damage after the hail has passed. You should attempt to shelter your vehicle from a hail storm by putting a tarp over it, leaving it in a garage, or putting it in a car port. Even the smallest droplet of hail can become destructive.
High Winds
“How can high winds damage my vehicle?” In short, debris that becomes picked up from the high winds can damage your car upon impact, despite your vehicle being stationary. After heavy wind gusts, you should inspect your car, even for a brief moment, to see if there are any small cracks forming from branches and small pebbles.
Warm Summer Temperatures
Did you know that heat and sunlight can actually cause damage to your windscreen when exposed long enough? Defects can form from the heat depending on the quality of your windscreen, although even the most structurally sound glass windscreens can experience damage at some point.
Faulty Installations
As much as you want to believe your best friend’s cousin (that’s never had experience putting in a windscreen before) is the best, or even that new shop down the road, previous faulty installations can make you susceptible to future damage even more than before.
Contacting a professional is very important even when the smallest cracks occur. Pinpointing before it spreads and stopping any structurally weak points can save not only your life, but others on the road. Contact London Car Windscreen today at 0751 245 8701 to get your windscreen replaced.