laminated windows

[robg]

interesting, i already have one of these hammer / seatbelt cutters. It is not marketed to cut through laminated glass, but that is nice to know if you have seen it done.

I have just been driven (no flights) back to uk from switzerland in an xc60. I now know i am going to buy one. 500 miles mostly around 95mph. very quiet.

Still not sure about the glass though.

[tangey]

Originally Posted by ColinH

I'm SOOO GLAD you are all so expert. It must have been a fraud/miracle when the Fire Station demonstrated the tool I have on a laminated window. (That's why I bought it). This was all arose because of the comments in a local paper regarding this type of window, that the Fire Service set up a Saturday morning demo for anyone who was worried/wanted to see how these windows could be broken from the inside.
Needless to say, I would rather trust the word of the Fire Officer, and my own eyes, than someone on a forum. However, you takes your money and takes your chances.

Colin

Problem is, when you are upside down, after an accident, are you supposed to be in such control of your senses that you remember that you put that little hammer in the glove box (or whereever) managed to get across and open it, and rummage around to find it.

Far safer just to be able to kick-out the nearest window.

[Teejay1]

Well I've added these to my spec as part of the security pack. So if I have any problems and can't get out I'll make sure to let you all know.

ROBG
They also block out 99% of UVA light so it might protect the interior and its occupants, since my wife burns very easy its another confort thing for her. As an off shoot of the UVA light the interior does not get as warm.

[tt82]

The fire brigade can easily take the roof of a car so I dont think a plastic film will worry them too much.

As for trying to free yourself from inside the car, I would imagine the force and strength needed when usng this tool will depend on you not being injured or trapped inside the car. If this is the case, then wont a few hard kicks against a window force it free of its mounts and allowed it to be pulled out? I may be wrong but then thats why im asking the question.


And colinH, if you could post a link to the exact tool the fire brigade used in their demonstration then that would be really helpful.

[woofer]

Is there any difference in color between laminated glass and standard glass?

I heard that laminated glass are light green, and it may look ugly with some exterior colours.
I know all advantages and disadvantages of laminated glass but I have never seen it before in real, so I need your advice.

[Daleman]

If you are caught in rising flood water or loose control into a river and are filling with water fast the laminated side widows option sounds like a severely added complication for getting out even with the hammer!

[robg]

no colour difference as far as i can tell with mine.

[Daleman]

http://m.jalopnik.com/5531540/how-to...-a-sinking-car

[Superbenj]

Originally Posted by Clan

Thats the only disadvantage and a big one , you wont be able to kick the glass and break it if you need to get out whilst upside down or similar ... obviously the difference between life and death in some circumstances ...

I'd have thought if you were upside down or similar, the car would have been mishaped and therefore the windows smashed anyway, or at least have lost much of their structural integrity, allowing you to remove them easily.

If they have not been mishaped, then neither would have the door, allowing you to simply open it!

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Superbenj

I'd have thought if you were upside down or similar, the car would have been mishaped and therefore the windows smashed anyway, or at least have lost much of their structural integrity, allowing you to remove them easily.

If they have not been mishaped, then neither would have the door, allowing you to simply open it!

If a volvo rolls there will be very little damage to the structure the windows will probably still be intact .
Laminated glass is two layers of glass with a layer of polythene in between , they dont break in the conventional way they stay intact as the polythene holds all the pieces together . Very difficult to break through , thats the point in having them , thief prevention , they cant get in the car even if they throw a brick at the glass .