Most people would agree that carpentry is the art within home building. It is incorporated in almost every facet of building a house or remodeling a space. It is the craft of building the main structure or framing portion of a home and any other projects that are made of wood. Everything must be built square, level, and plumb, thus each piece needs to fit together securely. Every aspect of carpentry and building is dependent on proper measurements and accurate installation.
Like any other field, carpentry also has a variety of areas of expertise. Each specialty is divided into categories. Carpenters can choose any specialty and hone the craft to something they enjoy doing the most. Often, it takes several different types of carpenters to finish certain projects.
When building a house or completing a remodel, a knowledgeable carpenter knows it is extremely important that framing be done within the parameters of all of the building codes and specifications of your local county. If you do not follow the specifications and build incorrectly, you will have larger problems to fix later. This will cost you time and money and you will be unable to use your home until you pass final inspections. The whole home or building depends on the carpentry to be done correctly; the quality of your entire building is determined by the integrity of the carpentry work performed.
Here is the list of carpentry specialties:
Q: Finish Carpenter
A: Works on joints. Finish carpentry is for cabinetry, instrument making, and furniture.
Q: Cabinet Maker
A: Specializes in making detailed dressers, chests, and other furniture used for storage.
Q: Ship’s Carpenter
A: Hones his skills in repairing nautical needs. Ship’s carpenters work on shipbuilding and maintenance.
Q: Scenic Carpenter
A: Builds props and backdrops for TV, theaters, films, and other temporary scenery for sets.
Q: Framer
A: Builds the framework for buildings.
Q: Luthier
A: Specializes in repairing stringed instruments or making instruments.
Q: Formwork Carpenter
A: Works with shuttering and falsework used in concrete construction.
Q: Trim Carpenter
A: Specializes in molding and trims for mantels and window casings.
Q: Green Carpentry
A: A type of carpentry that only uses energy-efficient sources for construction. Carpentry skills are crucial to be able to complete home renovation, home building, and other construction projects. A home renovator needs to be able to layout a building site; determine the elevations of a site excavation, and concrete footing, and other components; build concrete footing and wall forms; frame and sheath floors, walls, and roofs; and build stairs.
At Dream Remodeling NJ, we make sure that your project is planned properly, uses the best quality materials that work well with the environment, and our projects are always completed with the highest quality standards, and make sure to hand over your beautiful dream house at the fairest possible price.