Quality plays a huge role in handcrafted joinery. It involves skills, experience and a drive to take great pride in your work. All of this will make sure that the end product is of the highest standards. Furthermore, that the attention to detail and precision needed is clear.
The real beauty of the joinery trade is that it is steeped in history and passed down through generations. Therefore, it only seems right that the assurance of excellence is passed down with it. Quality in all aspects of the trade is needed and there are certain elements that you should consider.
The Quality of the Wood
It may sound like an obvious statement but the type of the wood you use will influence both the cost and the possible longevity of your project. Tree species can be broadly divided into two main groups; softwood and hardwood.
Hardwood is a more durable wood than softwood, but each has many uses. Something that sometimes dictates which type of wood to use is the fact that softwood alternatives are generally cheaper. They also have a reputation to be easier to work with. Softwood alternatives can be used for many different uses such as furniture, flooring and roofing projects.
Hardwood is also used in furniture and other projects with a long-term purpose. Examples of these are gates, flooring, outdoor buildings. Some believe that it is more complex to work with than softwood.
It therefore seems like an obvious statement that the quality of the wood you use is really important in such quality craftsmanship.
Craftsmanship
The sturdiness of any piece of joinery will tell you all you need to know about its quality. Good joints will never be stapled, and any glue that is used will not show outside of the joint. The joints should also be without gaps so that the components slot together beautifully. The quality of carpentry is always clear in straight angles and corners. Woodwork tends to look tacky and cheap when corners are bent and structured at weird angles. Quality carpentry usually has no gaps between blocks or evenly spaced gaps.
Identifying a reputable joinery company demands an understanding of what you should be looking for. Evidence of previous work, testimonials and background history all allow you to become confident in your chosen joiner. Contact Squirrel Joinery today on 07887 987427.
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