Posts by Alan Hughes
The Importance of Using a Licensed Carpenter
When it comes to hiring a carpenter for your home or business projects, choosing the right professional is crucial. While unlicensed carpenters may seem appealing due to potentially lower costs, there are significant advantages to hiring a licensed carpentry contractor. This article will explore the importance of using a licensed carpenter, highlighting the benefits in…
Read MoreWhat is Wood Truss Carpentry?
Wood truss carpentry is an essential part of modern construction, particularly in the areas of roofing and flooring. Trusses are prefabricated structures made of wood, which are engineered to carry heavy loads and distribute weight evenly across supporting walls or beams. They have been in use for centuries, and modern-day trusses are stronger and more…
Read MoreWhat is Finish Carpentry?
Carpentry is one of the most important trades in the construction industry. It involves the creation and installation of structures, furniture, and fixtures made from wood. One of the most essential aspects of carpentry is finish carpentry, which is the process of adding the final touches to a project, such as trim, molding, and decorative…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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