The joiners fit all the internal doors. They have to cut out all the hinge positions and fix these in place as well as the locks and keepers and fit the architrave and the door stops. They will also fit all the skirting boards and the roof insulation
A window sill before the wooden sill plate is put in place. Note the plastic protection on the window and over the radiator
An inset piece is used to keep down costs. This will be the only part of the frame not covered up
The jig used to locate the hinge positions
The jig in position on the door frame
A router being used to prepare the hinge positions on the door frame
The same process on the door
Squaring the corners left by the router
A hinge ready to be fitted
Screwdrivers are now seldom seen
The door is finally fitted
Locks and keepers are also fitted
Finally the architrave and door stops are fitted
Some doors are fully panelled
Others are prepared for glazing
Joiners also fit handrails and staircases
They also fit handrails by stairs
Skirting boards add the finished touch
Scribing the corners to give a tight fit is a skilled operation
Joiners also fit the window sills
The architrave fitted to cover the space left earlier by the wall tiler
The hot press fitted with slatted shelves
A built in wardrobe
An oak beam over a fireplace
With an added touch
With the fireplaces complete
Shrinkage cracks cannot be avoided
Insulation stored ready to be placed in the roof space. Another job the joiners can expect to do
The insulation in position