Carpentry is a broad and varied profession. It involves all kinds of different tasks and skills, from creating blueprints to toning wood grains, choosing finishes, and erecting internal components for homes and other structures. This last discipline is usually known as ‘rough carpentry,’ because the work is hidden away inside a building, rather than exposed.

It is sometimes called ‘framing.’ Highly skilled and trained rough carpenters build wooden structures for everything from houses to tunnels, bridges, billboards, scaffolds, and fences. With reliable carpentry services in Stowmarket, there’s no job that can’t be tackled. Rough carpenters tend to utilise blueprints, sketches, and detailed plans, so it is important to discuss your needs directly with the team.

This guide to the basics of rough carpentry will explain what makes it different from traditional finish carpentry and why you might need it.

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If your house is a creaky old beast, with a rich history and plenty of character, you might also have a staircase that is similarly anachronistic. And if it cracks, groans, or wobbles at will, it could be time to think about a renovation. Uneven, degraded stairs can be dangerous to climb, for one thing, particularly if there are children or elderly people in your home.

They can also bring down the overall aesthetic and décor, as poorly maintained stairs often look shabby and dull compared to the rest of the house. If you were to make your stairs a standout feature, with the use of bespoke joinery, they would become a true asset and add value to the property. Fortunately, high-quality joinery services are more affordable than ever before and they can preserve the character of the staircase while also improving it.

This guide to the various ways in which bespoke joinery can enhance your staircase will help you learn a little about it.

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