https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/salisbury-glazier-and-glazing-near-me/ How to Become a Window Glazier Install or repair glass windows and doors partitions and walls as well as skylights. You can become a professional by completing an apprenticeship at a construction company or a specialist fenestration firm, or you can apply directly to receive instruction on-site. Use blueprints to cut, assemble, and fit glass into shop windows, shower doors, display cases and other home or commercial structures. Also, make moldings and put them in place. Skills Glaziers insert glass or substitutes into structures like windows, skylights, solariums, showers, baths and more. They interpret blueprints and read them to determine the appropriate size shape, colour and shape of glass or glass substitute that they can install. They also construct and fix frames made of metal and other components to windows to support the glass material. They employ a variety of tools like grinders, drills as well as hand and power saws. They often work at heights by using hoists and cranes that have suction cups. As well as being skilled in preparing and installing new glass, glaziers perform important maintenance and repair tasks on existing installations. They regularly inspect glass surfaces to identify any damage or flaws which may compromise safety, functionality or the aesthetic appeal of the structure. Glaziers replace or repair broken or damaged glasses in accordance with strict safety protocols. The job requires a lot of concentration on the smallest of details as well as an extreme level of physical strength and endurance. Glaziers are often required to stand for long periods of time or move heavy glass or glass substitutes, therefore they need to have good balance and stamina to prevent injuries. They should be able to operate machinery and read detailed instructions, and work with precision to ensure that their installations are flawless. Glaziers carefully cut and measure glass acc