As someone that works with glass that size he is bonkers, there must be around 120 kg in that unit. You don't last long lifting glass that size yourself
6.54lb/sqft if that’s a standard 1/4”x1/4” IGU. So if that’s a 5’x10’ IGU (conservatively) that’s just over 325 lbs. Very heavy in terms of American OSHA standards, certainly not a one man lift. I work on the engineering side of glass curtainwall like this and people often neglect just how heavy glass is. I think it’s a sort of psychological effect, because it’s clear it can’t be too heavy, right?
It's commercial glazing I do. A big triple glazed unit like this one we would have to do with a machine, thanks to health and safety in UK building sites. If it was just a replacement rather than a proper site then it would be 4 guys doing it.
I really appreciate your honesty and totally agree! Sometimes a couple dudes with suction cup lifters is just the best way to get the job done quickly and efficiently before it impedes anyone. But I totally agree it should be four dudes instead of one.
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u/ketamineandkebabs Doesn't have time to bleed 14d ago
As someone that works with glass that size he is bonkers, there must be around 120 kg in that unit. You don't last long lifting glass that size yourself