Studwork

Carpentry framing is a type of first fix (or rough) carpentry, which involves building frames with timber. In the UK, this often refers to internal work, such as stud partition walls, and more structural elements such as floor joists and roof timbers. External carpentry framing is less common in the UK, where cavity wall construction […]

There are several reasons you may need to fix a batten to a wall. One of the most common is to screw plasterboard over a solid wall. There are also times when you may want to fix a batten to an existing wall. This could be to install bedroom or kitchen units. Or in order

Stud walls are by far the most common type of internal wall in residential properties. These are usually made from timber studs that are between 75-100mm thick, plus 12.5mm of plasterboard on each side. This makes them comparable in thickness to a block-built wall. Building walls in this way is affordable, and also convenient, as

In this article, we will be looking at the difference between C16 and CLS. These are actually two different things, but they are both common terms you will hear relating to timber. When it comes to buying timber, there can be some confusion with different names for the wood you are buying. Some common terms

If you are building a standard internal stud wall, you won’t need any form of planning permission. As a general rule, most internal stud walls are non-load bearing partitions. Their sole purpose is to divide the internal areas of a property. The wall will usually be made from timber and covered with plasterboard. Insulation will