What is ‘first fix’ and ‘second fix’ carpentry? ’1st fix’ and ’2nd fix’ are terms often used in the construction industry. In carpentry, the first fix usually refers to structural work, which is done before the plastering of a property. This would include building the wall studding, roof struts, door frames and floor joists, for
What do you do with a derelict out-building in your garden? A barn conversion could transform it into a studio, office or granny flat. But if you live in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, it could make an attractive holiday home. Oliver Gibbs Carpentry and Joinery was commissioned to help convert an old stone barn into a holiday home in
Christmas is on the horizon and power tools are a great gift for DIY lovers. Customers often ask our advice on tools. So here is our selection of five power tools that every budding carpenter should have. 1. Battery powered drill The amperage (A) is more important than the voltage. Our drills are 3.0A, but
What’s the difference between a carpenter and joiner? You need something constructed from wood and you want the right person for the job. But do you search for ‘carpenters’ or ‘joiners’? In summary, a joiner makes the timber products that a carpenter then fixes on-site. So a joiner might be employed to make the doors,
