In many cases, the finish carpenter starts out as a rough carpenter,  as we have nearly 77 years ago. We builds the frame of the structure, along with the exterior walls. As we learn over the years to make cuts and use precision tools more accurately and with greater detail, we have begin to do various types of finish work. Many times, practicing on pieces which will not be used in the home is a good idea, because items like trim and molding must be finished accurately and with great precision.

Mostly our finish carpenter will perform both rough and finish work in the same job along with all of the other trades. This can be more convenient for us because if we perform both rough and finish carpentry work this doesn’t allow for mistake or added cost to your project by having more trades or companies complete your projects. If so we will have a hard time making up for those mistakes while installing the trim. By doing both jobs, we ensures that everything is measured and cut properly.

Often times a finish carpenter will get his training working as an apprentice for a more experienced professional, but for us we received our training for passed down teaching from 3 generations. We required our apprentices to use hand tools, do rough carpentry work, and observe closely how the more intricate jobs are done.

Again in most cases our finish carpenter will also do installations for components that will be seen on the outside of the home. This can include siding and roofing materials. Both of these things have to be installed, and since they are the first thing owners will notice, they must be done properly. Extra training has been given to our crew with our experience, order to provide these additional services.