Glaziers install glass, windows, storefronts, skylights, and curtain wall systems. Trade training typically includes 3-4 year apprenticeships. Work includes window installation, storefront systems, structural glazing, and specialized glass (tempered, laminated, insulated). Glaziers work with various framing systems: aluminum, steel, wood, and composite materials. Typical hourly rates range from $35-$70. Union glaziers belong to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), Glaziers and Glassworkers district. Specializations include structural silicone glazing, unit skylights, and heritage window restoration. Modern skills include high-performance glass selection, solar control coatings, and digital fabrication.