Business: 616.878.5588 · Toll Free: 888.289.8878 · Fax: 616.878.4010
889 76th Street SW, Suite 24 · Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Q: How can I help ensure my family’s safety?
A: Here are five useful tips:
- Make sure that a strong automotive-grade adhesive is used to bond the glass.
- Don’t allow the glass to be installed on corroded metal.
- Follow the post-installation instructions to the letter.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the adhesive has fully cured.
- Always wear your seatbelt and make sure that all passengers wear them as well.
Q: How are windshields built?
A: Windshields are constructed using a technology called glass laminating and are held together by a high-strength vinyl called polyvinyl butyral (PVB).
Q: How thick must a windshield’s PVB be?
A: PVB must be .030 of an inch thick in order to hold the occupants in the vehicle. PVB must also be flexible in order to reduce injury if a person is thrown into the glass. All currently fabricated windshields use this specification to satisfy federal motor vehicle safety standards for vehicle manufacturers.
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