The Differences between Tempered and Laminated Glass
You may be surprised to learn that the glass that’s used to form your car’s windshield is not the same kind of glass used for your side and back windows. Both types of glass are important because they keep your car’s structure stable during an accident while protecting you from debris or projectiles that strike the windows or windshield. Together, the differences in the glass combine to keep a car’s occupants safe.
How Automotive Glass Works
When you’re inside your car, you’re surrounded by glass, including the windshield and the windows. These look like regular glass pieces, or like your windows at home, but they’re very different.
Automotive glass is very strong. If it breaks because of an accident or collision, it’s designed to protect the vehicle’s shape and the people in the car. It may crack in an accident, but it is shatter-resistant to further protect occupants from injury.