Before the 1980’s, the vast majority of external property doors (front and back door) were made from wood. This meant they would usually be installed by a carpenter, as the process is very similar to installing an internal door. However, in the 1970’s, things like aluminium framed doors and windows became popular, followed by UPVC […]
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On site, carpentry work is generally split into two main phases, these are first fix and second fix. In this article we will be looking at what first fix carpentry is. This includes the jobs it involves, as well as when the process ends, and second fix can begin. First fix carpentry includes all the
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Whilst the names may sound similar, a carpenter and a carpet fitter are two completely different professions. As a professional carpenter myself, it never occurred to me that there would be any confusion. However recently, I have seen multiple people online asking if carpenters lay carpets. I even saw a post on a popular question
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If you’re planning on fitting a kitchen, you will need a variety of tools to complete the job. In this article, we will be looking at the tools needed for kitchen fitting, as well as how they are used during the installation process. Below you can see a full list of tools you will need,
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The weather is always a challenge in the construction industry. There are many jobs that can’t be completed due to certain weather conditions. Things like frost, snow, rain and even wind, can slow a project down. The rain is particularly disruptive to certain jobs. For example, working with cement, pouring and floating concrete, applying render,
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There are many reasons you could want to remove a wall in your property. Some of the most common include: However, when removing a wall there are a couple of considerations. Firstly, is it a solid wall or a stud wall. If the wall is solid you will then need to determine if it is
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