Your windshield is constantly exposed to the elements. While rogue rocks on the highway are a threat year-round, the seasons bring their own specific hazards to your auto glass.
Summer Hazards
In the heat of the summer, the temperature inside a parked car can soar. This extreme heat causes the glass to expand. If you have a small, unnoticed chip, blasting the cold air conditioning onto the hot glass can cause a rapid contraction, turning that small chip into a massive crack instantly. Summer is also prime construction season on highways, meaning more loose gravel and debris.Winter Hazards
Winter brings a different set of challenges. Freezing temperatures make glass more brittle and susceptible to damage. Potholes deepen, and snowplows or salt trucks often kick heavy debris into the air. Additionally, pouring warm water on a frozen windshield to melt ice—a common but dangerous mistake—causes thermal shock that will shatter cold glass.No matter the season, the rule remains the same: address small chips before the weather forces them to spread.