Not many people swim against the tide of plastic windows and doors. However, one client of Oliver Gibbs Carpentry & Joinery wanted to do just that. From plastic to wood windows The client lived in a country property fitted with the ubiquitous white plastic glazed units. He wanted
You may have heard your architect talk of the ‘snagging’ and ‘defects period’ but not known what he or she meant. Here’s a brief overview for those to polite to ask. Understanding ‘snagging’ ‘Snagging’ is the process of identifying unsatisfact
‘Sustainable’ is a buzz word that businesses like to use. It is often a short hand way of saying “We’re doing our bit for the environment”. However, ‘sustainability’ is about more than preserving nature; it is also about people. Sustaining our
Estate agents often offer landlords property maintenance services. But they may not provide the peace of mind and cost effectiveness that they promise. Costly property management One of our customers rents out his property in Shrewsbury. He has a lovely Victorian house in Cherry Orch
What is ‘first fix’ and ‘second fix’ carpentry? ’1st fix’ and ’2nd fix’ are terms used in the construction industry. In carpentry, the first fix usually refers to structural work, which is done before the plastering of a property. This w
When most people commission a piece of carpentry or joinery, they don’t want a grand design; they simply want something attractive and functional for their home. One client that we worked with wanted an office desk for his workspace, for example. Desk designed by client We began
What do you do with a derelict out-building in your garden? A barn conversion could transform it into a studio, office or granny flat. But if you live in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, it could make an attractive holiday home. Oliver Gibbs Carpentry and Joinery was commissioned
Christmas is on the horizon and power tools are a great gift for DIY lovers. Customers often ask our advice on power tools. So here is our selection of five power tools that every budding carpenter should have. 1. Battery powered drill The amperage (A) is more important than the volta
As the recession bites, people are looking for ways to save money on their building projects. Here are 5 ways by which you can cut carpentry costs. 1. Provide labour Labour costs are the most expensive part of a building project. You can save a huge amount of money by doing some of th
