A glazier cuts and installs glass in structures, from homes to commercial buildings. They learn through apprenticeships and must know about different types of glass and structural supports. The job can be dangerous, but health insurance may be provided.
A glazier is a person who specializes in cutting and assembling glass in structures ranging from single homes to large commercial office buildings. It is considered a skilled profession and a glazier can charge high fees for his services, especially if they involve special glass or work at great heights. The word, incidentally, comes from Central England glasier, related to glas, for “glass.”
Most people learn to be a glazier through apprenticeships with experienced glaziers. They may start out by doing basic work in the shop to get familiar with glass, and slowly they will be allowed to cut glass and then travel to job sites to install glass. The training to become a glazier can become quite extensive, as the apprentice will learn about different types of glass, structural supports in architecture, and other issues that must be considered when installing windows and panes.
In residences, a glazier’s job is generally simple. He or she can install glass in new windows, shower stalls, cabinets, and so on, or replace damaged glass. Many modern homes are built with standard size windows which eliminate the need for a glazier as they can be mass produced, complete with pre-installed frames. Older homes may require glaziers to cut glass for unusual windows, and a glazier is also needed for special jobs like stained glass fitting.
In larger structures such as office buildings, a glazier is often involved during the construction phase, to ensure that the building has sufficient support for the large windows which are often required for these types of buildings. In this case, the glazier helps create the frames for his windows and then installs them. This can involve working with extremely large and therefore heavy glass plates at great heights requiring safety and physical strength.
Depending on the type of job a glazier does, the job can be quite dangerous or relatively safe. Glaziers working on large and tall projects are at risk of falls or injuries from improperly secured glass. On small projects, a glazier can still be injured by broken glass or the sharp tools of the trade. Because this skilled profession requires specialized training, a glazier working for a shop may be covered by extensive health insurance to protect the shop’s investment.
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