Hodag Express Lube - Auto Appearance

NOVUS Windshield Repair and Replacement - The Smart Choice!

1871 North Stevens Street Rhinelander, WI 54501

715-365-5914

Monday-Friday: 8-5
Saturdays: By Appointment
Closed Sundays

Windshield History
The Evolution of Auto Glass
In The Beginning...... Believe it or not, the very earliest automobiles didn't even have windshields. Indeed, many cars had no roofs by the very nature of their open-air designs. As for protection from the elements, motorists generally made due with some sort of headgear and goggles to protect the eyes. Before long, drivers grew weary of scraping bugs and road debris from their clothes and the auto manufacturers began offering windscreens on their fine cars. This was certainly a step in the right direction towards improving protection to the passengers from flying gravel, mud, rain, and the occasional low-drifting bird. At least in theory..... Glass technology being what it was at the time, the choice of plate glass seemed to offer the best combination of strength and cost-effectiveness. Unfortunately, when broken, plate glass shatters into large, dangerously sharp pieces and that is definitely not a desirable quality for an windshield. Henry Ford To The Rescue! Around the mid-1920's, Henry Ford suffered a slight injury from a piece of broken windshield glass. This prompted Ford to develop the laminated safety-glass windshield. Taking advantage of developments in the expanding plastics industry, Ford struck on the idea of making a 'sandwich' of two pieces of glass separated by a layer of polyvinyl butyrate (PVB) plastic. This same technology is still used today, more than 70 years later. What makes this idea perfectly suited for windshield applications is that the plastic inner layer (Cont'd next col.)		(cont'd. from col.1) prevents large shards of glass from showering the vehicles occupants. An additional benefit is that the plastic also gives the glass an energy-absorbing cushioning quality that can help keep passengers inside the vehicle in the event of an accident. As a result, modern windshield technology plays an important role in the ongoing pursuit of increased passenger safety. Not All Auto Glass Is The Same Tempered glass is another form of safety-glass and is widely used for the side and rear windows in modern vehicles. Rather than being a laminated glass, tempered glass, which is strengthened through the application of heat and pressure, reduces the possibility of flying-glass injury by crumbling into many small 'pebbles' when broken. Unfortunately, the design of tempered glass does not allow for repairs and replacement is the best option for damaged side and rear windows. NOVUS Knows Best Repairing a damaged windshield is more than just a cosmetic improvement, it is a step towards guaranteeing the safety of you and your passengers. For questions or concerns that you have about your auto glass, there is only one name to remember - NOVUS Windshield Repair. We pioneered the windshield repair industry and are happy to take the time to help you understand the benefits of windshield repair/replacement.
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