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Glass terms

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At a glance: Short, sourced definitions of 25 words that appear across this handbook, from ADAS and the AS-1 line to urethane and vent glass[2][4][3].

Read this first: this handbook is written by outside editors, not by Jacobs Low Price Auto Glass. Claims the shop makes about itself are marked as its own; federal rules, Texas statutes, NOAA records and industry bodies carry the technical facts. Call (214) 372-9300 to confirm hours, stock or a quote before you go. Our editorial policy explains how sources are weighed.

Terms A to Z

ADAS
Advanced driver assistance systems, such as automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning, often using a camera mounted behind the windshield[1].
Aftermarket glass
Glass made by a company other than the vehicle maker to fit the same opening; it must still meet FMVSS 205[2].
AGRSS
The Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard, maintained by the Auto Glass Safety Council; members commit to it in writing[3].
AS-1 line
A line marked near the top of a windshield; Texas allows windshield film only above it or within five inches of the top, whichever is closer to the top[4].
AS1, AS2
Glass designations from ANSI/SAE Z26.1, the standard adopted by FMVSS 205; AS1 glass may be used in a windshield[2].
Comprehensive coverage
The Texas auto coverage that pays for damage other than collision, such as hail, theft, vandalism and flying gravel[5].
CLUE report
The Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange record of a driver’s claims; a free copy is available yearly from LexisNexis[5].
Deductible
The part of a covered claim the policyholder pays[5].
DOT code
The “DOT” symbol and a manufacturer code assigned by NHTSA, printed on certified glass[2].
Drive-away time
The minimum time a car should stay stationary after glass is installed so the adhesive can bond[3].
Dynamic calibration
Re-aiming a driver-assistance camera by driving the car under set conditions with a scan tool connected[6].
FMVSS 205
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, the US rule for glazing materials, covering factory and replacement glass[2].
Frit
The dark ceramic band around the edge of a windshield that shields the urethane from sunlight[7].
Imperfect glass
Safety glass with a flaw; in Texas it must be labelled “second” or “imperfect” in red letters at least an inch high[8].
Laminated glass
Two sheets of glass bonded to a plastic interlayer, usually PVB, so it holds together when broken; used for windshields[9].
OEM glass
Glass made by or for the vehicle maker, usually carrying its logo[10].
Pinch weld
The metal flange around the windshield opening to which the glass is bonded[11].
PVB
Polyvinyl butyral, the usual interlayer in laminated glass; it also absorbs most UV light that the glass lets through[7].
Quarter glass
A small fixed side window, often behind the rear door[12].
Regulator
The mechanism inside a door that raises and lowers the window glass; manual, cable or scissor type[13].
Static calibration
Re-aiming a driver-assistance camera in a workshop using targets placed at measured distances[6].
Sunscreening device
The Texas statute’s term for window film; it must carry a label stating its light transmission and reflectance[14].
Tempered glass
Heat-treated glass that breaks into small blunt pieces; used for most side and rear windows[15].
Urethane
The polyurethane adhesive that bonds a windshield to the body[16].
Vent glass
A small pivoting or fixed window at the front of a door, now often decorative[17].

How are these terms used here?

Each definition is short and points to its source; the longer explanation sits in the article named in brackets below. For glass marks see reading the glass label; for adhesives, urethane and drive-away time; for film, tint and window film in Texas; for insurance words, glass claims and your premium; and for weather numbers, Love Field heat data[2][5].

Related reading

Sources cited

  1. ^ Understanding the Importance of Calibration: What are the Facts?. Auto Glass Safety Council. Verified 9 November 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e f 49 CFR 571.205, Standard No. 205: Glazing materials. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Verified 9 November 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Minimum Drive-Away Times. Auto Glass Safety Council (SafeWindshields.org). Verified 9 November 2026.
  4. ^ a b Texas Transportation Code § 547.613, Restrictions on Windows. Public.Law (text of the Texas statutes). Verified 9 November 2026.
  5. ^ a b c d Auto insurance guide. Texas Department of Insurance. Verified 9 November 2026.
  6. ^ a b Windshield Calibration After Replacement Explained. Jacobs Low Price Auto Glass (lowpriceautoglass49.com). Verified 9 November 2026.
  7. ^ a b Windshield. Wikipedia. Verified 9 November 2026.
  8. ^ Texas Transportation Code § 547.608, Safety Glazing Material Required. Public.Law (text of the Texas statutes). Verified 9 November 2026.
  9. ^ Laminated glass. Wikipedia. Verified 9 November 2026.
  10. ^ Find Out How Much a Windshield Replacement Costs in Dallas. Jacobs Low Price Auto Glass (lowpriceautoglass49.com). Verified 9 November 2026.
  11. ^ The Windshield Replacement Process: What to Expect and How to Prepare. Jacobs Low Price Auto Glass (lowpriceautoglass49.com). Verified 9 November 2026.
  12. ^ Affordable Windshield Replacement Dallas (home page). Jacobs Low Price Auto Glass (lowpriceautoglass49.com). Verified 9 November 2026.
  13. ^ Window Regulators and Motors Explained. Jacobs Low Price Auto Glass (lowpriceautoglass49.com). Verified 9 November 2026.
  14. ^ Texas Transportation Code § 547.609, Required Label for Sunscreening Devices. Public.Law (text of the Texas statutes). Verified 9 November 2026.
  15. ^ Tempered glass. Wikipedia. Verified 9 November 2026.
  16. ^ High-Quality Adhesives for Windshield Installment. Jacobs Low Price Auto Glass (lowpriceautoglass49.com). Verified 9 November 2026.
  17. ^ Specialized Glass Repair Dallas. Jacobs Low Price Auto Glass (lowpriceautoglass49.com). Verified 9 November 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between AS1 and AS2 glass?

AS1 glass may be used anywhere, including the windshield; AS2 is for locations other than the windshield.

What is a frit on a windshield?

The black ceramic border that protects the adhesive from sunlight.