https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/wimbledon-glazier-and-glazing-near-me/ How to Become a Window Glazier Install or repair glass windows and doors partitions and walls and skylights. You can enter this trade by completing an apprenticeship at an engineering firm or a specialist fenestration business or apply directly to receive instruction on-site. Interpret blueprints to cut, assemble, and install glass into shop windows shower doors, display cases, and other commercial or residential structures. Also, create moldings and put them in place. Skills Glaziers oversee the installation of glass or glass substitutes in structures, such as skylights, window frames, showers, bathtubs and solariums. They interpret blueprints and read them to determine the size, shape and colour of the glass or substitute that needs to be installed. They also construct and fix frames made of metal and other components to windows to support the glass material. Glaziers make use of a range of tools, such as hand and grinders, power saws and drills. They often work at heights using cranes or hoists with suction cups. Alongside being proficient in preparing and installing new glass, glaziers perform important maintenance and repair work on existing installations. They regularly inspect glass surfaces to spot any defects or imperfections that could compromise safety, functionality or the aesthetic appeal of the structure. Glaziers repair or replace damaged or shattered glasses following strict safety guidelines. To perform these tasks, you need to pay close attention to detail and a high level of physical strength and endurance. They must be able to maintain their balance and endurance when they stand for long periods of time or move heavy glass, or glass substitutes. They must be able to read and understand detailed instructions and operate machines. When glaziers are preparing glass to be installed, they meticulously measure and cut the glass to exact specifications, making sure that eac