Ornamental tinsmith

Tinsmiths protect buildings against bad weather (rain, snow, hail, wind or sun). To ensure the waterproofing of roofs and facades, they manufacture tinsmith elements (downpipes, window borders, chimney flues, etc.) by shaping sheets of sheet metal. They attach specific coverings to the exterior walls of buildings under construction or renovation, meeting durability and aesthetic criteria.

The profession of ornamentalist is clearly distinct from that of the classic tinsmith. Its goal is to perpetuate the tradition of roof and facade ornaments by reproducing parts worn out by time identically, allowing the conservation of the built heritage but it may be necessary to create new forms to innovate architecture.

Become an ornamental tinsmith

There is no specific training for the profession of tinsmith/ornamentalist. However, a transfer of knowledge could be possible.

With initial training as a CFC tinsmith , it is possible to improve as an artistic tinsmith, probably within a company. You will find all the information onorientation.ch .