Carpentry And Cabinets
A carpenter is a craftsman who is skilled in working with wood and is qualified to do a variety of jobs in the home, including building furniture, custom closets, and moldings and trims.
Building cabinetry is one of the most common projects for which carpenters are needed. Stock cabinetry may be inexpensive, but custom cabinets are certainly worth the investment when you factor in their ability to make a space your own. A good carpenter will not only build out a cabinetry system to the exact dimensions of your kitchen or bath, but he or she can also make allowances for your own ergonomic needs. For example, someone who is 6'4 may think about raising the height of a few base cabinets so that counter height is more comfortable. (However don't go overboard with this type of customization as it can affect the resale value of your home.)
Carpenters learn through experience, including apprenticeships, so looking for a particular accreditation isn't really helpful. Instead look at the person's past work and get plenty of references. If a job is big enough, the general contractor will secure the carpenter, but on smaller jobs the homeowner will do the hiring. Carpenters can be found in virtually every town in the country and in fact represent the largest occupation in the building trades. About one-third are self employed.
There are a few different types of carpentry and carpenters: Rough carpentry does not require a finishing touch and often involves more behind-the-scenes work, such as framing or roofing. Finished carpentry is the exact opposite and requires a high degree of skill. Examples include fine furniture, inlays, and other woodwork. Some carpenters specialize in cabinetry, while others focus mostly on moldings and trims.
Building cabinetry is one of the most common projects for which carpenters are needed. Stock cabinetry may be inexpensive, but custom cabinets are certainly worth the investment when you factor in their ability to make a space your own. A good carpenter will not only build out a cabinetry system to the exact dimensions of your kitchen or bath, but he or she can also make allowances for your own ergonomic needs. For example, someone who is 6'4 may think about raising the height of a few base cabinets so that counter height is more comfortable. (However don't go overboard with this type of customization as it can affect the resale value of your home.)
Carpenters learn through experience, including apprenticeships, so looking for a particular accreditation isn't really helpful. Instead look at the person's past work and get plenty of references. If a job is big enough, the general contractor will secure the carpenter, but on smaller jobs the homeowner will do the hiring. Carpenters can be found in virtually every town in the country and in fact represent the largest occupation in the building trades. About one-third are self employed.
There are a few different types of carpentry and carpenters: Rough carpentry does not require a finishing touch and often involves more behind-the-scenes work, such as framing or roofing. Finished carpentry is the exact opposite and requires a high degree of skill. Examples include fine furniture, inlays, and other woodwork. Some carpenters specialize in cabinetry, while others focus mostly on moldings and trims.