https://www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk/willenhall-glazier-and-glazing-near-me/ How to Become a Window Glazier Install and repair glass doors and windows, partitions and walls, and skylights. You can learn about this specialty trade through an apprenticeship with a construction or fenestration company or directly and receive on-site training. Interpret blueprints to cut, assemble and install glass into shop windows and display cases, shower doors and other commercial or residential structures. Also, fabricate moldings and put them in place. You can also learn more about Glaziers insert glass or substitutes into structures such as window frames, skylights and showers, baths, solariums and more. They interpret blueprints and read them to determine the proper size, shape and colour of glass or glass substitute to be installed. They also build and fit metal and other frame components onto windows to support the glass components. They employ a variety of tools, including drills, grinders as well as hand and power saws. They usually work at heights, using specialised hoists or cranes that have suction cups to lift large pieces of glass. Glaziers aren't just proficient in making and installing glass as well as performing important repairs and maintenance on existing installations. They regularly inspect glass surfaces to identify any damage or flaws which may affect safety, functionality or the aesthetic appeal of an object. Glaziers replace or repair damaged or shattered glasses following strict safety protocols. To perform these tasks, you need to pay close focus on detail and a high level of physical strength and endurance. They must be able maintain their balance and endurance while they stand for long periods of time or move heavy glass, or glass substitutes. They should be able to read and comprehend detailed instructions and operate machinery. Glaziers carefully cut and measure glass according to exact specifications prior to installing it. This ensures that each