A carpenter is involved in many different stages of the building process. Whilst they are usually reserved for skilled carpentry work, it is not uncommon for them to complete less skilled tasks, in between other jobs, in order to keep a project moving. Whilst it is not considered a carpentry job, it is still quite […]
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When fitting a kitchen, your units need fixing securely in place. This will ensure that they remain fixed in the correct position without any movement. On most surfaces, 5mm x 60-80mm screws will be enough to get a good strong fixing. If you are fixing kitchen units to a solid wall, you will need to
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Carpenters are multi skilled trades people. They undertake a wide variety of jobs on site and have a broad skill set. One job a carpenter will perform regularly, is fitting locks. This will usually be carried out after they hang a door and ad the other furniture such as latch, keep and handles. However, they
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Carpentry and joinery is a broad and varied skill set. This includes everything from creating beautiful furniture, to constructing formwork for concrete. Generally the trade is split into two broader groups: A bench joiner will work almost exclusively with wood. They are usually based in a workshop and construct things like furniture, staircases, windows, doors,
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Efflorescence can appear on both external and internal walls of a property. It is a white substance that consists of salt deposits which form on the walls surface. This salt is present in building materials such as masonry and mortar. It is also present as natural salts, in the ground below a property. Efflorescence is
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When fixing skirting boards to walls, it is best practice to use a combination of adhesive and mechanical fixings. The best adhesive for skirting boards is a general grab adhesive. This gives you a number of different brands to choose from, and the price range can vary significantly. However, a cheap adhesive, such as Gripfill
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