Red Seal Glazier study plan

List the four glass types (annealed, heat-strengthened, tempered, laminated) and state one code-relevant property and typical application for each

Identify the five common glass substitutes (acrylic, polycarbonate, laminated safety glass, wire glass, fire-rated ceramic) and match each to an approved use

Explain the difference between safety glazing and security glazing and give one location where each is required

Describe the purpose of edge clearance and setting blocks in a commercial storefront installation

Outline the basic curtain wall load path from glass to mullion to anchor to structure

Distinguish curtain wall, storefront, and window wall systems by span, anchorage, and water management strategy

Identify the components of a pressure-equalized curtain wall (rainscreen, air barrier, weep path) and explain how each controls water penetration

Describe the steps for structural silicone glazing (SSG) including surface preparation, primer, and cure verification

Explain the difference between two-sided and four-sided SSG and state one limitation of each

Calculate the required bite for a given SSG joint using a simplified wind-load and allowable-stress approach

Compare wet glazing, dry glazing, and tape glazing and state one commercial application for each

Describe how thermal movement is accommodated in a curtain wall with slotted connections and expansion joints

List the inspection points for a storefront installation before, during, and after glazing

Explain the role of the air/vapor barrier and how to avoid common continuity failures at transitions

Identify the safety glazing requirements for glass in doors, sidelights, and low-level glazing in public buildings

Describe the differences between fixed windows, casement, awning, slider, and tilt-turn operating hardware

Explain the sequence for installing a window in a wood-frame wall with flashing, sill pan, and air sealing

Describe the requirements for sloped glazing including drainage, condensation control, and snow load

Identify the components of a skylight assembly and the difference between curb-mounted and deck-mounted units

Explain how door hardware (hinges, closers, thresholds) affects glass sizing and safety glazing requirements

Describe the steps to measure and template a shower door enclosure including out-of-square conditions

Explain the difference between framed, semi-frameless, and frameless shower doors and the hardware each requires

List the safety glazing requirements for shower and bath enclosures and how to verify the glass marking

Describe the process for cutting, edging, and drilling glass for shower door hardware without causing breakage

Explain how to install a mirror with mastic versus clips and the substrate requirements for each

Describe the types of residential specialty glass (textured, tinted, low-E, reflective) and one performance trade-off for each

Explain the proper method for measuring and installing a mirror on a wall with adhesive and mechanical support

Identify the causes of mirror desilvering and how to prevent them during installation

Describe the installation of a sliding glass door including track leveling, rollers, and lock adjustment

Explain the requirements for glass in railings, stairwells, and other residential locations where safety glazing is required

Review the code requirements for safety glazing in hazardous locations across all four domains

Practice calculating glass thickness and support requirements for a given wind load and opening size

Identify the causes of sealant failure in SSG and curtain wall joints and how to test adhesion

Describe the sequence for replacing a broken glass unit in a curtain wall without damaging adjacent units

Explain the documentation required for a commercial glazing project including shop drawings and submittals

Complete a timed 100-question practice exam covering all four domains and score at least 75%

Review every missed question and write a one-sentence correction for each

Re-state the key safety glazing locations and marking requirements from memory

Summarize the installation sequence for one curtain wall, one window, one skylight, and one shower door

Create a personal list of the five weakest topics and one action to address each before exam day