Description
Assemble two glass panes with a spacer, usually made of stainless steel, aluminium or structural foam, and apply an adhesive sealant to press the glass panes against the spacer. Drill holes in the spacer to draw out the air, fill the space with gas or leave the vacuum, then seal the holes.
Alternative labels
construct insulating glazing units
insulating glazing units assembling
constructing insulating glazing units
insulating glazing units constructing
assembling insulating glazing units
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Assemble insulating glazing units is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Assemble insulating glazing units is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Window installer: Window installers place windows into structures and service them. They take out old windows if present, prepare the opening, mount the window, and attach it in place plumb, straight, square and watertight.
Plate glass installer: Plate glass installers fit panes of glass into windows and other structural elements like glass doors, walls, façades and other structures.
Glass beveller: Glass bevellers measure, cut, assemble and install flat glass and mirrors. They also load and unload glass, mirrors and equipment, drive to installation sites, install metal or wood frameworks that need to be fitted with glass, and work according to client specifications.
Glass installation supervisor: Glass installation supervisor monitor the process of installing plate glass. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
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