Articles from Oliver Gibbs Carpentry and Joinery
A glance at websites on straw bale homes might give you the impression that pests and straw do not mix. Wrong! It maybe uncommon, but pests can inhabit straw bale walls, as a client recently discovered. A problem with moths Two years ago we did carpentry and joinery work for Read more…
Christmas is on the horizon and power tools are a great gift for DIY lovers. Customers often ask our advice on power 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 Read more…
As the recession bites, people are looking for ways to save money on their building projects. Here are 5 ways by which you can cut carpentry costs. 1. Provide labour Labour costs are the most expensive part of a building project. You can save a huge amount of money by Read more…
There are various things to consider in choosing an internal or external wooden door. Here are our five ‘Fs’ for picking the right type of wooden door. Form (design) Firstly think about the design of door that you want – consider the age of your property and what doors are Read more…
In choosing a carpenter, most people consider ‘will this person do a good job’, but not ‘will this carpenter be fuelling the illegal trade in timber’. The United Nations declared 2011 to be the ‘International Year of Forests’ and presented some eye-opening figures. 31% of the world’s land is made Read more…
Tips from carpenter, Oliver Gibbs, on how to work well with your carpenter or other tradesmen. Shrewsbury carpenters and joiners