sheet metal worker
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sheet metal worker
A tradesperson who works with sheet metal and uses it especially for roofing, gutters, or facade cladding. Regionally, the terms Klempner or Flaschner are also used synonymously.
Wir müssen einen Spengler rufen, um die undichte Dachrinne zu reparieren.
We need to call a sheet metal worker to repair the leaky gutter.
The word 'Spengler' (sheet metal worker) is used mainly in southern Germany, especially Bavaria, and in Austria. In other parts of Germany, other job titles for this tradesperson are more common.
In München findet man leicht eine gute Spenglerei.
In Munich, it is easy to find a good sheet metal workshop.
In everyday language, a Spengler is often 'gerufen' (called), 'beauftragt' (hired/commissioned), or 'geholt' (brought in) when a repair to the roof or gutters is needed.
Wir haben einen Spengler beauftragt, das neue Dachfenster einzubauen.
We hired a sheet metal worker to install the new roof window.
A sheet metal worker typically works with sheet metal on buildings. Their tasks often include installing gutters, cladding chimneys, or covering metal roofs.
Der Spengler hat die Verkleidung des Kamins erneuert.
The sheet metal worker replaced the cladding on the chimney.
roofer
Dachdecker and Spengler can both be involved in work on a roof. The Dachdecker mainly works on roofing, waterproofing, and repairs, while the Spengler works with sheet metal for gutters or cladding. Depending on the region, the term used for this kind of sheet-metal work may differ.
Der Spengler fertigt eine neue Blechverkleidung für unser Hausdach an.
The sheet metal worker is making new metal cladding for our roof.
Der Dachdecker repariert die undichten Ziegel auf unserem Hausdach.
The roofer is repairing the leaking tiles on our roof.
