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Traditional Barn Doors
Stone barns decorate the Shropshire countryside. But getting replacement barn doors is not simple. We were asked to craft traditional barn doors
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A fitting timber garage
A timber garage is a fitting home for an elegant car in the grounds of a country home. See a two bay framed garage made in Oak
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Reversing the tide of plastic windows
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.
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Interviewed in English Home Magazine
An interview with Oliver Gibbs appears in this month’s edition of English Home Magazine. English Home Magazine celebrates ‘quintessential English style in all its glory’ and ‘showcases beautifully classic, elegant and country interiors alongside design and buying advice from world acclaimed designers’. The article, Going with the grain, describes how Read more
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First fix and second fix carpentry
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
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Holiday home barn conversion
A derelict out-building in a customer’s garden was converted into an attractive holiday home with our help
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Power tools for Christmas
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
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Are carpenters & joiners different?
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’? Is there any difference between a carpenter and joiner or are they different terms for the same craft? The Read more