Difference Between Rough and Finish Carpentry
By Michael Jumba
Carpentry as a trade is broad. Even though to the average individual carpentry is a generally obvious a trade that involves fabricating wood into various end products, it is not.
Just like some trades and professions, there are different types of carpentry. In these different types of carpentry, the carpenters possess skills in either, but not all of them. That is to say, that a finish carpenter has skills that are different from a rough carpenter and a boat builder has different skills from a carpenter dealing in furniture making. Because these carpenters take years to master their lines of trade, no single carpenter can claim they have expertise in all the branches of carpentry.
In interior design, a branch of building construction, there are two main types of carpentry. Rough Carpentry and Finish Carpentry.
With regards to rough carpentry, it involves fabricating the structural shells of both civil and structural engineering works. It involves making structures such as frames, scaffolds, support structures, roofs, floor works-structures that are not aesthetically appealing and are done quickly mainly to support the works of masons during building construction.
Finish carpentry, on the other hand, is different. Just as the words sound, finish carpentry is concerned with the finish works of interior spaces in buildings. Finish carpentry involves the use of fancy designs to create glamorous interior spaces. Combined with principles of Interior Design, finish carpentry enables the conversion of interior spaces into liveable spaces.
Finish carpentry involves works such as interior trims, decking, fabricating staircases, installing interior timber and metal fittings among others.
In summary, because of the different types of carpentry, real estate developers must understand their strengths and weaknesses. This should come in handy in ensuring the quality of works during the construction of the interior design process.
Jumbo Crafts Ltd has the required finish carpenters for your interior design transformation. They are skilled and have the necessary experience to convert the dreams and desires our clients into high-end finishes. If you are seeking an experienced interior design company in Kenya, do give us a call.
