Factors Determining How Long Cracks on Toronto Auto Glass Take To Spread

The primary question car owners have when their windshields crack is whether the glass will shatter. The word ‘’shatter’’ in this case might not be entirely accurate because the glass is contained between two thin plastic layers that hold it and keep its dangerous shards from flying. Even so, the cracks on Toronto auto glass will contract and expand when exposed to different elements and cause the glass that is already weak to eventually break down. Below are the aspects that will determine how fast the crack in your car’s glass spreads.

 

Temperature and moisture

 

When there is a crack on your car’s windshield, this forms a gateway through which moisture can get into the layers of its glass. When moisture gets inside the layers of Toronto auto glass, it freezes when it is cold, straining the crack causing it to spread further. Cold temperatures also cause the glass’ contraction that adds pressure on the already weak glass.

 

Dirt

 

Cracks in your car’s glass also open it up to the infiltration of dirt between the layers. This debris further weakens the glass. Temporarily placing clear tape over a crack will keep dirt from infiltrating its layers. Even so, this ‘solution’ will obstruct your view.

 

Bumps

 

Much as you might try keeping to smooth, paved roads, there are a few bumps you might still encounter. The stress of passing over bumps and potholes causes cracks in Toronto auto glass to spread. This is because of the continued shaking of the compromised glass.

 

Most people put off the repairs of their cracked auto glass because they assume their ‘careful’ driving will keep the cracks from spreading. Even so, you have little control over the elements above. As such, despite your best efforts, cracked glass windows often only worsen and increase the costs of their repair while compromising your safety.