Profession 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.
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Personality Type
- Realistic / Conventional
Skills
- Apply spray foam insulation
Spray foam insulation, usually polyurethane, to fill a space.
- Use safety equipment in construction
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
- Cut house wrap
Make incisions in house wrap to insert windows, doors or other objects. Plan the incision first and mark the lines on the wrap. Remove excess material. Tape all seams.
- Use shims
Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.
- Manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
- Set window
Place a window in a prepared position such as a wall or floor, in case of full height glass. Use measurement tools to ascertain that the window is straight and plumb.
- Install sill pan
Install different types of sill pans, systems that sit underneath the window sill to collect any excess moisture or fluids and convey it outside as to prevent moisture damage to the window or adjacent structures.
- Work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
- Apply insulation strips
Apply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.
- Use measurement instruments
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.
- Apply proofing membranes
Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any membranes overlap top over bottom to prevent water from seeping in. Check the compatibility of multiple membranes used together.
- Transport construction supplies
Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.
- Cut insulation material to size
Cut insulation material to fit snugly into a space if that space is too small, too large, or of an irregular shape.
- Inspect construction supplies
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.