Safety Laminated Glass or Tempered Glass

**Mguy** · July 6th, 2011 01:19 PM

Yun Honda Civic ko has exactly the same problem as your Avanza. Ganoon rin ang itsura. It was hit by a portable basketball court blown by the winds of the last typhoon that struck Manila.

The windshield clearly states that its laminated. Am having it replaced at Aguila once the insurance paperwork is done.

**meledson** · July 8th, 2011 12:34 AM

Eto nga pala ang picture ng crack last month:

**TailGater** · July 30th, 2011 05:45 PM

Just recently I was hit by a projectile along SLEX and it caused a crack on my Focus' windshield.

A lot of people have advised me to get tempered glass instead of laminated glass for my windshield. I even referred to this thread and reading each participant's reply (particularly that of GH's). But after reading a couple of articles online, I've decided to instead get laminated glass.

An accident like what I had would have caused my windshield to explode to bits if it were tempered and it may not have completely stopped the object (and may have injured my passenger).

What Is The Difference Between Tempered Glass And Laminated Glass?
Tempered vs. Laminated Glass - Crashworthiness
Auto Glass: Laminated Versus Tempered
What is Tempered Glass?
Is a windshield for a car made of Tempered Glass? | Ale

I also checked all our other vehicles (a Mazda 6, Montero Sport, Tucson, Impreza, Swift, Jazz, Starex) and they all indicate using laminated glass for their windshields and tempered glass for the side windows.

Aguila quoted me 9.5k for the laminated windshield for the Focus
ComGlasCo AG quoted me 4k for the same, and
Ford Global City quoted me 33k for their OEM laminated windshield.

Since my insurance recently expired and I have not been able to renew, I guess I will be going to either Aguila or ComGlasCo AG for the replacement.

**Ry_Tower** · July 30th, 2011 06:42 PM

Tempered ang OEM so better get that one.

**sirkosero** · July 31st, 2011 10:03 PM

afaik, laminated ang windshield and tempered ang window glass. ganun sa vios, rolla, civic and jazz dito.

para yun pag may front end collision eh di kakalat ang glass sa mukha/mata to lessen injury

**OTEP** · July 31st, 2011 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

Tempered ang OEM so better get that one.

Yes, for the side windows. But for most units I drive, the windshield is laminated safety glass (it's indicated on the label). Especially for air bag equipped units because the laminated windshield is what redirects the passenger side airbag towards the passenger as it deploys from the top of the dashboard.

Tempered glass would shatter in such a scenario.

**OTEP** · July 31st, 2011 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Just pointing out, the glass is tempered glass with a layer of plastic film. The glass shattered into bits but held in place by the plastic film.

Sir gh, if there is a layer of plastic, it's already laminated safety glass.

Madami lang talagang terms and hindi gano standardized ang nomenclature ng car parts.

**Ry_Tower** · July 31st, 2011 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Yes, for the side windows. But for most units I drive, the windshield is laminated safety glass (it's indicated on the label). Especially for air bag equipped units because the laminated windshield is what redirects the passenger side airbag towards the passenger as it deploys from the top of the dashboard.

Tempered glass would shatter in such a scenario.

I stand corrected, yes for side windows it is tempered but laminated for the front so get that one.