Information on Oliver Gibbs Carpentry and Joinery
Not many people chose to replace plastic windows with wood; the tide flows in the other direction. But one client who found wooden windows a better option.
You may have heard your architect talk of the ‘snagging’ and ‘defects period’ but not known what he or she meant. Here’s a brief overview for those to polite to ask. Understanding ‘snagging’ ‘Snagging’ is the process of identifying unsatisfactory or outstanding work (‘snags’) at the practical completion of a Read more…
Estate agents often offer landlords property maintenance services. But they may not provide the peace of mind and cost effectiveness that they promise. Costly property management One of our customers rents out his property in Shrewsbury. He has a lovely Victorian house in Cherry Orchard and needed to get some Read more…
What is ‘first fix’ and ‘second fix’ carpentry? ‘1st fix’ and ‘2nd fix’ are terms 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 Read more…
One client that we worked with wanted a simple office desk that was attractive and functional.
A derelict out-building in a customer’s garden was converted into an attractive holiday home with our help
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…