Carpentry Services Southampton
Carpenter and joiner. Wood window repairs, fitting doors, traditional joinery
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Bespoke Oak Door
Bespoke Oak Door made from American White Oak with Oak TGV panels. The images show the manufacture and assembly of the door through to the door fitted in its final resting place. The door needed to be made because the…
Read MoreRepairing a rotted window
These images show the process of repairing a rotted corner in an otherwise sound hardwood window frame. This rot occurred almost certainly due to the failure of the rubber draught seal that is fitted to this type of window. Over time, the…
Read MoreFitted Floor-to-ceiling Wardrobes
Here is an example of hand-made and fitted floor-to-ceiling wardrobes in a early victorian house. The doors are manufactured using MDF panels and joinery grade pine. The panels are then painted to suit the décor in the room and the…
Read MoreRepairs to a bay window
These pictures show repairs to a bay window: replacing the cill, machining out the rotten timber on the bottom rail and the stile to a fixed window, and fitting timber cheeks.
Read MoreWindow Cill Repairs
This shows a repair to the corner of a window cill that had been chewed by a previous owner’s dog, showing the method of routing out the damaged piece and the finished repair.
Read MoreReplacement Front Door with Side Lights
Here are two side lights, manufactured then installed into a brick arch, with a replacement front door.
Read MoreGreenhouse Assembly
I undertook this aluminium-framed greenhouse assembly from a kit – not my usual work. The greenhouse measured 16ft x 8 ft. The brickwork was done by a third party. The whole assembly process took 3 days including the glazing.
Read MoreRefurbishment of a fan light in Southampton
This is the refurbishment of a fan light (the glazing above a door). This particular fan light had rotted because of the failure of the putty, which is a common cause of rot in timber frames and widows. It is important…
Read MoreRepairs to a Porch in Southampton
This image shows the repair and replacement of the bottom portion of a supporting post to a porch. The method used is a 45 degree scarf with a timber key machined through to prevent slip of the joint in years…
Read MoreUnder-stair Storage and Fixing Squeaky Stairs
Understair storage is a great way of utilising space under the stairs, particulary if shelves are incorperated into the design. Cupboards can hide all that stuff that clutters up the hallway – boots, coats, pushchairs, vacuum cleaners, and so on. These doors are…
Read MoreBoat Repairs
Here are some images showing repairs to a fishing boat, replacing in part the rubbing strake and gunwale – this is the side of the boat – and the replacement of the foredeck and deck beam.
Read MoreReplacement External Steps
This shows some replacement external steps. The wood is finished in non-slip clear coating.
Read MoreDecking and Replacement Steps
These are images of decking and replacement steps. The decking was laid on top of the old tired deck and the steps were replaced reusing anti-slip pads. Tannalised redwood has been used, with a 10 year anti-rot guarantee – not…
Read MoreBook Case
This bookcase is made from joinery grade pine with a birch-faced ply back. The pictures show the manufacture and the putting together (clamping up) of the bookcase and finally the completed product. It will be finished in wax by the customer.
Read MoreReplacement Decking
This shows a replacement decking fitted on top of an existing one that was showing signs of decay.
Read MoreReplacement Doors in Southampton
These replacement doors are six panel grained doors with contemporary handles. This style of door is known as a moulded door and comes in a variety of styles: six, four, or two panelled, grained or smooth. You can also get…
Read MoreReplacement of Tired Garage Doors
These photos show the removal of a set of tired garage doors, and the installation of a single-framed ledge-and-brace door with fixed TGV panels either side.
Read MoreReplacement Window
This is the replacement of window, by beading and scarfing-in replacement cills on the corner section of a hardwood conservatory. The beading was machined from stock wood because the exact moulding was not available off the shelf.
Read MoreConservatory Roof Repairs
This was a recent repair to a conservatory roof, undertaken without taking the polycarbonate roof off, using 45 degree scarfing joints and finishing in white gloss.
Read MoreRestored Antique Chest of Drawers
These are images of the restoration of a Victorian chest of drawers, finished in Briwax.
Read MoreNew French Doors in Southampton
This is my latest carpentry project: a couple of french doors in Hemlock wood with laminated clear glass, thus enabling more light to enter into the room. Unique, stunning, individual – these doors are handmade, designed for everyday use, and create…
Read MoreGarage Fascia Replacement
This is an example of replacement to the window and fascia on a double garage.
Read MoreCarpentry Glossary
Glossary of carpentry and building terms: Acanthus: Mediterranean plant used in a stylised form for decoration, especially by Neo Classical architects. Aedicule: The Surrounding of a window or door by a raised moulding or pilasters with a form of pediment across…
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