Brian's Auto Glass

Windshield replacement safety is our #1 priority! - and it should be Yours
Did you know that 60% of the roof support in your vehicle comes from a properly installed windshield? In a collision, an impropely set windshield or improperly applied adhesive could result in the windshield falling out. The end result is the windshield provides a backstop for your airbags, and without it the airbags do not provide the safety that they were meant to. Do you want to take this chance?

Because a windshield is usually bonded into your car with an adhesive, you should look for experieced installers who are certified by the adhesive companies in the use of thier products. Professional glass companies take the time to do the the job right the first time to avoid problems down the road.

We at Brian's Auto Glass are fully aware of this and provide the best possible materials and training to ensure that this does not happen with a Brian's Auto Glass replacement windshield. Our Installer/Technicians are fully certified and trained in proper and safe windshield replacement.

Installation

All windows meet or exceed OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications. We are one of the few dealers that can and will replace windows on antique cars, all cars foreign and domestic, all commercial vehicles as well as farm equipment. During installation, our technicians' hands do not touch the glass to ensure that no body oils are transferred to the glass which could affect the adhesives. All sealants and adhesives that are used meet or exceed OEM specifications. Brian's Auto Glass is an approved dealer for most automotive insurance companies, all paperwork is prepared by Brian's Auto Glass and we have a limited lifetime warranty on workmanship and materials.

OEM(Original Equipment Manufacturer)

On a new car, every part comes from the original equipment manufacturer (the OEM), including the windshield. For windshield replacement, you have the option to select a replacement made by a company that manufactures OEM windshields, such as PPG, or glass made from non-OEM manufacturers ("aftermarket glass"). Both OEM and aftermarket glass must comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, but — there are two important OEM benefits:

An OEM replacement windshield is produced from original equipment-style tooling. This type of windshield will have the appearance of your car's original windshield and will fit properly in the window frame making noise and leakage problems much less likely.

OEM glass manufacturers partner with automobile producers to enhance overall functionality and improved performance. Because of their close work with car makers, OEM manufacturers have a greater knowledge of the engineering demands a car can place on the windshield and their replacement windshields are made using the same quality assurance systems as for new vehicles.

Types of Glass

Safety glass is used in all automobile glass. It is manufactured to reduce the likelihood of injury, if it breaks. There are two different types: laminated glass and tempered glass.

Windshields are made from a lamination process. A windshield actually consists of two pieces of glass, bonded together by a vinyl inter-layer. This vinyl layer cushions your head during impact. If a windshield breaks during impact, the broken pieces will generally adhere to the plastic lining.

Side and rear windows consist of tempered glass, which is produced by heating the glass to more than 1,100°F and then rapidly cooling it. This results in the outside surfaces of the glass becoming harder than the center of glass and, therefore, is stronger than regular glass of the same thickness. If broken, tempered glass will break-up into very small pieces.