Carpentry
Doors, windows, boards, mouldings and fittings.
A made-to-measure dressing room goes beyond rails and shelves. Which elements to itemise in the quote so the client understands the cost.
Woodworm and termites can compromise timber structures and joinery. How to detect the problem and what a correct treatment includes.
The click system and the glued system are the two ways of installing floating wood flooring. Differences in time and cost, and when each is appropriate.
Calculating skirting seems simple but the door gaps and corners are forgotten. How to measure properly and which material to choose depending on the floor.
Reinforced and armoured are not synonyms, although they are used that way day to day. Real differences in construction and security level of each.
The choice between sliding and hinged isn't just a matter of taste: it depends on the space available and the type of partition. Advantages and cost of each system.
Exterior windows and doors in wood, PVC or aluminium have very different maintenance, price and insulation. A guide to advising the client.
Fixed, roller, pleated or door-type: each type of insect screen suits a different kind of opening. A quick guide to avoid mistakes in the quote.
The type of board changes the price, strength and possible finish of a piece of furniture. Differences between solid wood, chipboard, MDF and plywood.