carpentry

Hi all. We are having an double extension and the architect has stipulated that the floor joists need to be 63 x 170mm C24. The length will be just over 4m. Spaced at 400mm over a 10m space. I am really struggling to find this specific size of timber anywhere. I have been looking at the option...

Hi All, I am looking to install stair panels (wainscoting) however I am struggling to find a trader online to carry out the work. What is the right trade for this type of work? also if anyone has any links or contact to someone in the London/Hertfordshire area then please do private message...

This is what I'm dealing with. Anyone tackle a similar project before? The post is 70mm x 70mm which will be replaced or extended/made good with a 90mm x 90mm post. I'm considering several approaches but wondering if bolting flat steel bars may be the easiest work around. Steps 1 and 2 are...

Hi All, I would like your opinions regarding a labour quote I have received for fitting door frames, architraves, hanging new doors, block door opening to make a wall, fitting 2 PVC front home doors and make new double door opening and fit frame and doors. These are the prices below per job...

I am looking at making some shaker kitchen doors to upgrade an existing kitchen. I recently got some 18mm solid oak flooring from a reclamation yard for practice but I am struggling to get the motrice and tenons correct. I am hoping when I move to 22mm this will become easier. If I plan to...

Hi all, I'm currently self building a single storey extension and I'm wondering wether I need a timber wall plate or not. Can I just run the timbers over the blockwork and brick and use restraint straps as pictured? My timbers are running the steels to give a flat ceiling and in years to come...

Hello one and all, Getting straight to it... Situation I have a 5 bay windows both up and downstairs and want to fit venetian blinds. I've had quotes and a couple of people come and measure up and quote but none of them have given me definite solutions to the various issues detailed below...

I am becoming a landlord (out of necessity, due to negative equity - needed to move). To get the old place up to a rental standard, I need to replace the tired and well worn kitchen with something more modern. I don't want to waste the entire renovation budget on the kitchen alone (property...

Apologies if it's not the right place to post it but I need some expert opinion please. I am having a few things done on our house which is being fully refurbished. I needed a joiner for a new front door/frame, 5 inside doors to realign (were hung by me previously), door furniture for 6 doors, 3...