March 17, 2012 / Make A Comment / Information
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
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February 19, 2011 / Make A Comment / Information
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,
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