Types of carpentry work | Part 1

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Carpenters can specialize in one or two types or subtype of carpentry where they continue to hone their skills. Some of the types of carpentry work include:

1️⃣ Rough carpentry

Rough carpenters specialize in planning, building and maintaining structures of buildings rather than home-use additions like cabinets or shelving units. They can construct framing, roofing and wooden structures involved in either house repair or initial building. Rough carpentry often does not require a polished finish, but requires knowledge of structural integrity and cost efficiency. Structural carpentry remains one of the most common kinds of carpentry, because rough carpentry involves quickly assembling the required parts of a building such as posts, beams and rafters.

2️⃣ Joister

Joisters construct floor joists, where they fix floor surfaces. Similar to rough carpentry, this category of carpentry requires less detailed work in favor of structural integrity and durability. However, because joister carpenters are involved in wooden flooring finishes, they require the use of more detailed processes to result in a more polished product.

3️⃣ Trim carpentry

Trim carpenters specialize in building trims and moldings of a room. They also are a specialized type of carpenter that may have a specific preference in materials and uses of materials. This includes mantles, cornices, skirting boards, architraves and other s
imilar structures. There are different categories of trim carpentry, such as:

Green carpentry

Green carpentry involves using environmentally friendly practices in carpentry duties. This can include using alternative kinds of wood, construction practices based on conservation efforts or even the installation of gardens or other environmentally friendly additions.

Scenic carpentry

Scenic carpentry is a specialization in carpentry involving scenic buildings, such as those used in sets for television, films or plays. These carpentry professionals can ensure that they build structurally sound buildings for diverse purposes and largely emphasize appearance according to a client's wishes.


hone == to refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.

structural integrity == the ability of a component, structure or asset to operate at optimum level under the pressure of a load, including the weight of the asset itself

cost efficiency == the business strategy relating to reduction in the cost of production without hindering(= making difficult to happen) the quality of the product or service

durability == the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage

structurally sound == substantially free from flaw, defect, decay or deterioration to the extent that the building or structure or structural member is capable of adequately or safely accomplishing the purpose for which it was intended or designed

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