Joinery Manufacture For the Construction Industry

Many of the larger construction companies still have a joinery workshop as part of their overall resources but many of the medium to smaller sized companies experienced to close section of their production facilities and out- source joinery along with other skills to sub- contractors. This makes sense financially as work was created to order and you can find no overheads, such as for example paying for utilities/wages when there is little work on.

As recovery in the construction industry starts to occur which you can find definite signs of, there will be a demand for specialised products- joinery, metalworking, etc. With no" in house" production available, contractors will undoubtedly be sub contracting even more work than before.

So we have to start looking at means of production which can only help kick start the regeneration.

One possible idea is buying in component items for minimal assembly but achieving great cost savings. Windows and doors are both obtainable in kit forms, in a variety of timbers and styles. Maybe even the larger companies will look as of this idea. Lets take windows as an example. If you are creating a large number of similar houses, the probabilities are that multiples of exactly the same window style and size will undoubtedly be required. You will want to have the windows made off site in component form, transported to your business for assembly ( this is easily done because the windows take up much less space and are less likely to be damaged) and to site for fitting and glazing. Assembly is quite straightforward and may be carried out by semi skilled labour.This will work as long because the company who's given the duty of producing your windows is set up to do this. Research them carefully and seek references before ordering.

A good joinery company will be able to tailor a product to suit your requirements. Stormproof style or traditional, a number of mouldings with respect to the look and various timbers to suit all budgets.

Some companies just want the fully assembled and painted window on site with glazing prepared to fix. This will increase the unit cost but saves time on site. Again look at the quality of what is on offer- frame thickness, timber quality, paint finish and ironmongery if it's provided. Visit and speak to the company to gauge whether they have the resources and skills to manufacture exactly what you want.

Doors may also be supplied in component form but generally customers want them fully assembled and frequently pre-hung in a frame with all ironmongery fitted and removed. Once on site, the door frame just needs fitting in the frame and checking it really is plumb, before refitting the door and ironmongery. This saves time and effort on site and usually prevents problems like locks not operating correctly as they have already been pre- tested during initial fitting.

The advantage of fully assembled items is that they can be be pre-finished with paint or lacquer, again saving time on site.

It isn't unusual to see "pod" type units being sent to site, especially for bathrooms- where in fact the unit is pre tiled and all items fitted. Once on site the water and drainage connections are made and the machine is practically complete. The speed of creating using these new pre-fabs is incredible. Wall sections including cut outs for doors and windows can be built by hardly any workers in just a matter of hours.

I think that with the populace due to increase, we need more affordable housing for several and new ways to reduce build time. Maybe its time for a change of attitude.

Bespoke Joiners Barrow In Furness must also take renewable energy such as solar power and invest in the technology. New houses must have a solar power and these are now available in "tile look" which means you don't even see the unit once its installed. This has to be the way we begin to think.

Hope you agree.

Give me your ideas.

Gordon

Burwood Joinery Ltd is really a manufacturing joinery business located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

They offer a bespoke service creating beautiful and practical timber products ranging from Sash Windows to Hardwood External doors, Hand made conservatories and Orangeries, Ornate staircases, Individual furniture pieces, Designer Mouldings and personally commissioned items.

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All work is undertaken using the best in materials and modern techniques, coupled with a long time of experience and product development.

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Pub: 15 Jan 2024 06:48 UTC
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