Carpentry Articles

What is a framing carpenter?

Jun 24, 2021 · Oliver Gaywood

A framing carpenter builds the structure and foundations of a building. Find out what framing carpentry involves with hipages.

Carpentry · 5 min read

What is formwork carpentry in the construction industry?

Jun 23, 2021 · Oliver Gaywood

What is formwork carpentry? Find out about the different types of formwork in construction and why it’s needed on hipages.

Carpentry · 5 min read

What is architrave and how do you install it?

Jun 23, 2021 · Oliver Gaywood

When you’re starting your DIY journey, there are lots of new terms to discover. Find out what architrave is on hipages and how to best use it.

Carpentry · 5 min read

The Easy Way To Build A Timber Gate Frame

Jun 23, 2021 · Oliver Gaywood

A timber gate frame is a timeless addition to any garden. Read this guide from hipages for how to build a gate frame and timber gates designs.

Carpentry · 5 min read

What Is Carpentry? A Guide & Definition

May 26, 2021 · Jaclyn Fitzgerald

Carpentry can take on many forms and be used in many ways, meaning the answer to ‘what is carpentry?’ isn’t completely straight forward

Carpentry · 4 min read

How And When To Remove Formwork

Feb 24, 2020 ·

When should formwork be removed from concrete? Find out how long formwork should be in place and how to remove formwork step by step

Carpentry · 4 min read

How Much Does a Timber House Frame Cost? [2024]

Dec 8, 2023 · hipages team

Are you considering a build using a timber frame? Read our article for an idea of what to expect and how much it would cost.

Carpentry · 4 min read

The ultimate guide to skirting board installation

Jun 23, 2021 · Craig Gibson

Need to tidy up the look of your home? Find out how to take matters into your own hands with hipages’ skirting board installation tips.

Carpentry · 9 min read

How To Calculate And Measure Formwork

Feb 17, 2020 · Oliver Gaywood

Need to know how to measure formwork? Find out how to calculate formwork for columns and beams and how to calculate concrete pressure on formwork

Carpentry · 5 min read

How Much Does a Carpenter Cost? [2024]

May 30, 2024 · hipages team

How much it costs to hire a carpenter depends on factors such as the job you’re hiring them to do, where you live and their experience level

Carpentry · 8 min read