Joinery Manufacture For the Construction Industry
Many of the larger construction companies still have a joinery workshop within their overall resources but lots of the medium to more compact 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 there are no overheads, such as paying for utilities/wages if you find little work on.
As recovery in the construction industry starts to happen which there are definite signs of, you will see a demand for specialised products- joinery, metalworking, etc. With no" internal" production available, contractors will be sub contracting a lot more work than before.
So we have to start looking at means of production which will help kick start the regeneration.
One possible idea is buying in component items for minimal assembly but achieving great cost benefits. Windows and doors are both available in kit forms, in a number of timbers and styles. Maybe even the bigger companies will look as of this idea. Lets take windows as an example. If You can find out more are building a large numbers of similar houses, the chances are that multiples of exactly the same window style and size will undoubtedly be required. Why not have the windows made off site in component form, transported to your organization for assembly ( this is easily done as 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 completed by semi skilled labour.This will work as long because the company who is given the duty of producing your windows is established to get this done. Research them carefully and seek references before ordering.
An excellent joinery company will be able to tailor a product to suit your requirements. Stormproof style or traditional, a number of mouldings depending on look and various timbers to match all budgets.
Some companies just want the fully assembled and painted window on site with glazing prepared to fix. This will raise the unit cost but saves time on site. Again consider the quality of what's on offer- frame thickness, timber quality, paint finish and ironmongery if it's provided. Visit and speak to the business to gauge whether they have the resources and skills to manufacture just what you want.
Doors can be supplied in component form but generally customers want them fully assembled and quite often 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 entranceway and ironmongery. This saves time and effort on site and usually prevents problems like locks not operating correctly as they have 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 building using these new pre-fabs is incredible. Wall sections including cut outs for windows and doors can be built by hardly any workers in just a matter of hours.
I believe that with the population due to increase, we are in need of more affordable housing for several and new methods to reduce build time. Maybe its time for a big change of attitude.
The government also needs to take renewable energy such as solar power and spend money on the technology. All new houses should have a solar panel and these are available these days in "tile look" therefore you don't even see the unit once its installed. This has to function as way we start to think.
Hope you agree.
Give me your ideas.
Gordon
Burwood Joinery Ltd is a manufacturing joinery business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
They provide a bespoke service creating beautiful and practical timber products ranging from Sash Windows to Hardwood External doors, Made by hand conservatories and Orangeries, Ornate staircases, Individual furniture pieces, Designer Mouldings and personally commissioned items.
All work is undertaken utilizing the best in materials and modern techniques, in conjunction with a long time of experience and product development.
As recovery in the construction industry starts to happen which there are definite signs of, you will see a demand for specialised products- joinery, metalworking, etc. With no" internal" production available, contractors will be sub contracting a lot more work than before.
So we have to start looking at means of production which will help kick start the regeneration.
One possible idea is buying in component items for minimal assembly but achieving great cost benefits. Windows and doors are both available in kit forms, in a number of timbers and styles. Maybe even the bigger companies will look as of this idea. Lets take windows as an example. If You can find out more are building a large numbers of similar houses, the chances are that multiples of exactly the same window style and size will undoubtedly be required. Why not have the windows made off site in component form, transported to your organization for assembly ( this is easily done as 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 completed by semi skilled labour.This will work as long because the company who is given the duty of producing your windows is established to get this done. Research them carefully and seek references before ordering.
An excellent joinery company will be able to tailor a product to suit your requirements. Stormproof style or traditional, a number of mouldings depending on look and various timbers to match all budgets.
Some companies just want the fully assembled and painted window on site with glazing prepared to fix. This will raise the unit cost but saves time on site. Again consider the quality of what's on offer- frame thickness, timber quality, paint finish and ironmongery if it's provided. Visit and speak to the business to gauge whether they have the resources and skills to manufacture just what you want.
Doors can be supplied in component form but generally customers want them fully assembled and quite often 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 entranceway and ironmongery. This saves time and effort on site and usually prevents problems like locks not operating correctly as they have 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 building using these new pre-fabs is incredible. Wall sections including cut outs for windows and doors can be built by hardly any workers in just a matter of hours.
I believe that with the population due to increase, we are in need of more affordable housing for several and new methods to reduce build time. Maybe its time for a big change of attitude.
The government also needs to take renewable energy such as solar power and spend money on the technology. All new houses should have a solar panel and these are available these days in "tile look" therefore you don't even see the unit once its installed. This has to function as way we start to think.
Hope you agree.
Give me your ideas.
Gordon
Burwood Joinery Ltd is a manufacturing joinery business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
They provide a bespoke service creating beautiful and practical timber products ranging from Sash Windows to Hardwood External doors, Made by hand conservatories and Orangeries, Ornate staircases, Individual furniture pieces, Designer Mouldings and personally commissioned items.
All work is undertaken utilizing the best in materials and modern techniques, in conjunction with a long time of experience and product development.
Public Last updated: 2023-10-04 06:38:18 AM
