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…
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…
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…