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Downtown SLC: 801-355-7577
Bountiful: 801-295-3449
West Valley: 801-969-1491

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What to Expect When Having Your Windshield Repaired

d980cc5a-303b-473c-bf40-c005201b2574When you drive, you probably keep a safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicles in front of you. You likely avoid construction areas whenever possible and give trucks hauling loose objects, like gravel, a little extra space.

But during your daily commute, a semi-truck could still churn up a rock that hits your windshield with a loud crack. The noise and the look of an object flying toward you may startle you, but the real problem will become clear if you notice a small crater where the rock hit your windshield glass.

Luckily, many rock chips like the one in this scenario can be repaired and don’t necessitate windshield replacement. But if you’ve never brought your vehicle in for rock-chip repair before, you may not know what to expect.

In this blog, we walk you through the usual process for eliminating rock-chip damage.

Original Historic Glass: Preserve or Replace?

 

When you own an older home, you can enjoy the charm of yesteryear. Many homeowners enjoy the exquisite woodwork, unique windows, and beautiful open staircases. If you have original windows in your home, you probably love their unique craftsmanship and design, but you’re less fond of how old windows are draftier and require more maintenance and repairs.

So, how do you know if it’s better to say goodbye to drafty old windows, even though they are uniquely beautiful? Here’s what you need to know about the pros and cons of replacing historic windows and what options you have to preserve your homes natural character. 

The 7 Most Common Causes of Windshield Damage

Your windshield protects your vehicle’s interior from temperature changes, precipitation, and the effects of traveling at higher speeds. Ideally, this seamless piece of glass would fade to the back of your mind, unnoticed for the most part.

But nothing makes you pay more attention to your windshield than cracks, chips, and other defects. Some of this damage has obvious causes, like a foul ball at your local Little League park, while other causes of windshield flaws are less predictable.

In this blog, we list seven of the most common causes of windshield damage.

3 Tips to Preserve Your Windshield’s Visibility This Winter

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As a Utah resident, you’ve probably resigned yourself to replacing your windshield every other year, if not every year. The winters in the Beehive are snowy, windy, sunny, and cold. These environmental factors, coupled with snow removal efforts and skier and tourist traffic, increase the risk of your windshield getting damaged. The most common quick windshield killer is a high-speed rock catching air from the back tires of the car in front of you.

However, there are many other slower, subtler, maintenance-related issues that cause your windshield, windshield wipers, and weatherstripping to degrade over the course of the winter. Without regular maintenance, these issues can negatively impact your windshield’s visibility and put you at risk during winter weather.

To help you preserve your windshield, we’ve created a vetted list of tips that will prevent these kind of issues from destroying your windshield this winter. Read on to learn what you can do.

Replacing Windows: What You Need to Know

Replacing your home’s windows isn’t a task to be taken lightly. It’s costly and takes a lot of effortyou’ll have to do quite a bit of research to decide what type of windows are best for your house.

However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t replace your windows. You just need the right information to make the process go smoothly. If you have questions about window replacement, keep reading. You’ll find answers in this blog.

1. Should You Replace All Your Windows At Once?

If you know you need to replace your windows, you may have some sticker shock over the cost. Depending on the size, quantity, and quality of your windows, you may need to spend thousands of dollars to get the job done.

Downtown SLC

  • 780 South 400 West
  • 801-355-7577

Midvale/Sandy

  • 7985 S State Street
  • 801-561-2213

West Valley City

  • 4785 West 3500 South
  • 801-969-1491

Bountiful

  • 416 West 500 South
  • 801-295-3449

Park CIty

  • 416 West 500 South
  • 801-295-3449

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I had 2 windshields replaced on my previous car at a different glass company. I went back there and got an estimate for this windshield but thought I would get a second estimate from Central Glass. I am sure glad as it saved me over $140. This is now my glass company of choice.

- Steve

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