EXETER, U.K. - Aug. 22, 2020 - What's The Difference Between a Carpenter and a Joiner - What Jobs Does A Carpenter Do?

• Making wooden doors/ window frames
• Creating fitted furniture/ reception counters etc.
• Acoustic panels and mouldings
• Making stair flights

What Common Tasks Do Carpentry Contractors Carry Out?

• Fitting floor structures and floors
• Fitting timber roof structures
• Fitting wooden cabinet frames and kitchens
• Fitting staircases
• Fitting door frames, doors, ironmongery
• Fixing window frames
• Installing cupboards and shelving

What does it take to be one of the best carpenters?

In the UK, carpenters are normally qualified in the past with City & Guilds qualifications and more recently NVQ. But more importantly, they are trained for a number of years from skilled tradesmen.
During hands-on training time, students can acquire the necessary timber preparation, knowledge and woodworking technical skills for their future carpentry career, for instance, proper use of various tools, roof framing, or furniture finishing.

Math Skills

Quality carpenters must be good at basic math to do their jobs well. They need to be able to read and understand technical drawings and instructions. Making calculations of measurements and angles from complex roofs to bespoke kitchens/joinery.

Problem Solving

A problem-solving Carpenter makes a project. Unfortunately, a building site doesn't always run smoothly and quite often needs a problem solver on the team to keep things moving. This is where the Carpenter is paramount, as mentioned above because the Carpenter has an active involvement in all stages of the project.

Cladding and Carpentry Contractors That Work With More Than Wood

Timber Cladding- Everyone is used to Carpenters installing timber cladding systems such as Larch, Cedar, and Thermowood products. These timbers along with highly skilled Carpenters provide an attractive look and sustainable feature. However, times and regulations are changing, more versatile, compliant, and robust products are being preferred. Not only for their longevity and range of appearances but also for their fire rating properties.

Fire-rated cladding systems are an essential key of building methods moving forward and Constructs Carpenters are ready and familiar with the detailing, supply, and methods of installation.

Constructs Carpentry Contractors - Somerset and South West UK's Best Carpenters

Here at Constructs we employ and develop the best Carpenters that demonstrate the skills needed to become an outstanding member of the team and an integral part of the successful project delivery.
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