How Do I Know if My Windshield Can Be Repaired?

How to Tell if Your Windshield is Repairable

Windshields can get damaged by many things. It is common for rocks, road salt, gravel, and debris in the road to get kicked up from cars in front of you and hit your windshield causing chips and cracks. Your windshield can also get damaged by hail, falling tree branches, and local wildlife. It is imperative that you get any cracks or chips repaired quickly to avoid them from expanding and becoming irreparable. So, when do they become irreparable?

Cracks and chips in the windshield are only repairable if they are smaller than 6 inches. If a crack is six inches or larger, you will need to replace your windshield. To repair a crack, we use a windshield resin that fills in the crack and prevents moisture from getting into it and expanding when it is cold leading to the crack expanding. A crack over six inches compromises the integrity of the windshield which is why you would need a new windshield instead of just a repair.

Contact Us Today to Schedule Your Windshield Repair!

At Allstate Glass, we provide windshield repair services to the Raeford, NC area. Any crack that is less than six inches in diameter can be repaired using resin. If it is larger than six inches in diameter you will need a windshield replacement. Unfortunately, windshield damage occurs all the time to drivers so do not worry if it happens to you. If you pay for glass coverage as part of your auto insurance policy, your insurance will often cover the cost of the repair or replacement. Contact us today to schedule your windshield repair appointment!