Posts by Alan Hughes
What Does a Wood Framing Contractor Do?
One of the things we do here at Waldron Carpentry is wood frame carpentry. But what does that entail? A wood framing contractor is a professional who specializes in constructing the wooden structure of a building. This may include the framing of walls, floors, roofs, and other structural components made from wood. This is an…
Read MoreWhat is Wood Rough Carpentry?
When you talk about carpentry, there are many different things you could be discussing. A carpenter that does intricate scroll work on a piece of furniture is unlikely to be the same building roof trusses on your job site. Wood rough carpentry is a crucial aspect of the construction industry. It plays a significant role…
Read MoreSaws Your Framing Contractor May Use
Tools of the carpentry trade evolve over the years, just as they do in any other field. At the same time, we can find tools on a site that would probably be very similar to ones used fifty, or even one hundred years ago. Saws are frequently used by your framing contractor, but there are…
Read MoreWhat Can Waldron Carpentry Do For You?
Carpentry is making or repairing things made from wood. That’s a pretty broad term and those in the industry tend to pick some areas that they can focus on. The carpenter building your roof truss is probably not the one who will be doing custom scroll work on your crown molding. We all know the…
Read MoreA Licensed Carpentry Contractor Has Advantages
There is almost always a big demand for services in the Florida construction market. In the weeks, and now months, following Hurricane Ian, that demand is even bigger than ever before. It is important to protect yourself by hiring only a licensed carpentry contractor. Demand and Desperation High demand and low supply of carpentry contractors…
Read MoreChoosing a Licensed Contractor for Post-Storm Work
Any time you look for a contractor to do any carpentry work, it is prudent to ensure you use a licensed contractor. In the aftermath of an event like Hurricane Ian, there will be even more confusion and options than on a normal day. Here are some things to know about the importance of licensing.…
Read MoreNail Guns Commonly Used by a Carpentry Sub-Contractor
When you hire a carpentry sub-contractor, typically they will bring their own commercial grade tools to the job site. Still, there are a lot of varieties within the tools. In another article, we explored the different kinds of hammers you may see on a job site. Now let’s look at some of the nail guns…
Read MoreProtect Your Home and Business By Choosing a Licensed Contractor
Hiring a contractor to do work at your home or for your business is an important decision. Making sure it is a licensed contractor is one of the biggest parts of that process. Let’s look at a few reasons why licensing is so important to protect you. Permitting Nobody likes to pay extra for permits,…
Read MoreThe Hammers Used In Commercial Carpentry
When you walk through a construction site or even a workshop, you can find a lot of different types of hammers. It’s not uncommon for the do-it-yourselfer to try to use one hammer for all roles, but the trades workers in commercial carpentry will have different hammers for different roles. Here are a few you…
Read MoreWaldron Carpentry Exposes 3 Ways A Contractor Can Cheat You
Waldron Carpentry knows that picking a carpentry contractor is an important step in making sure that your project is completed. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. Making the right choice is critical. There are some choices that will cost you time and money and likely leave you frustrated. Previously, we told you how…
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