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The glazier's working day

Measurement, installation and repair

No day as a glazier is quite the same. One day you measure up for a large glass facade the next you replace a broken pane for a private customer. What all have in common is that precision and safety are crucial — glass is neither stretchable nor excusable.

§Measurement

Almost all glass is cut or ordered to measure. If you measure wrong, the pane will not fit, and glass is expensive to remake. That's why you always measure carefully – and preferably several times – before you order or cut.

  • 01Measure both width and height several places — frames are rarely completely square.
  • 02Note which way the pane faces if it is asymmetrical.
  • 03Deduct the necessary clearance so the window pane can be installed.
  • 04Write clearly down and take a photo of the order if you like.

§Assembly

When the glass is in place, it must be installed so it sits fast, is watertight, and isn't trapped. Glass must not rest directly against hard material—so shims and sealant are used, which both hold and give some flexibility.

§Repair and service

En stor del af arbejdet er at hjælpe kunder hurtigt, når noget er gået i stykker. En knust butiksrude skal lukkes af samme dag, og en utæt termorude skal skiftes. Her er det vigtigt at kunne vurdere situationen, sikre stedet og finde den rigtige løsning.

AssignmentTypical focus
Broken windowSecure the area clear glass shards install temporary cover
Punctured thermal windowAssess whether the window should be changed completely
Mirror-bright finish with soft polishing compoundDimensions edges and secure assembly
FramingProtect and present images behind glass

Regardless of the task, customer contact is part of the trade. You explain what it takes, what it costs, and when it will be done. A glazier customers trust will get the work again.