carpentry, the art and trade of cutting, working, and joining timber. The term includes both structural timberwork in framing and items such as doors, windows, and staircases.
We'll walk you through the best tips for DIY finish carpentry. The difference between “nominal” and “actual” dimensions for items like 2x4 dimensions. Here's a framing technique that maximizes insulation space and reduces heat transfer through the walls.
Carpenters can work independently, in a factory, through a union, as well as for a general contractor. The job typically entails repairing, constructing, creating and planning different types of structures. It’s amazing the different structures that carpenters can build.