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 / stud male / jack
'Decker' and 'Spengler' can both have to do with work on a roof, but they do not mean the same profession. Here, 'Decker' is usually a short form of 'Dachdecker' and means the tradesperson who covers or repairs roofs. A 'Spengler' mainly works with sheet metal, for example on gutters, cladding, or metal parts of the roof. The words can be confused because both tradespeople work on the roof of a house. For roof tiles and roof covering, 'Decker' fits, or better 'Dachdecker'; for sheet metal and gutters, 'Spengler' fits.
Vor dem Wochenende hat der Spengler die neue Dachrinne montiert.
Before the weekend, the sheet metal worker installed the new gutter.
Wegen der lockeren Dachziegel braucht mein Bruder einen Decker.
Because of the loose roof tiles, my brother needs a roofer.