What Do Glaziers Do?

A glazier should be able to remove, replace or repair windows or any other glazing installation, they can have both acedemic training and on the job experience. They also install glass mirrors, shower doors, and fit glass for tabletops and display cases and may also require some carpenter skills for working with wooden window frames.

A glazier is also involved in replacing storefront windows for supermarkets, banks, or car dealerships. If the construction project is a large one, then they can build metal framework extrusions and install glass panels.

A glaziers work doesn't end working purely with glass many offer services such as tinting windows and security window films, as well as other materials such as plastics and marble.

When a glazier cuts glass, they cut it with a special tool that has a small metal wheel. They will use a straight edge as a guide and press the cutter's wheel firmly to the glass. To keep the tool gliding smoothly across the glass, the glazier will either dip it in oil or spread oil on the glass where it is to be cut. Once the cut has been made, he or she will press hard on the shorter end of the glass to give it a clean break along the cut. Other tools a glazier may use include, suction cups, glazing knives, and power tools. Once a glazier has the glass installed, they will then secure the glass with putty or cement. Occasionally, they will secure them with bolts, rubber gaskets, or a glazing compound.

Now that it is the computer age, several glaziers will use computers in their shop or on the job site. This will decrease the amount of glass that they waste. There are several ways glazing can be fitted it depends what the glazing installation is and where the glass is being fitted as to what kind of glass and what fastening system they will use.