1st & 2nd FIXING FROM START TO FINISH

First fix carpentry involves all the structural and foundational woodwork that goes into a building before the plastering is done. Second fix carpentry, on the other hand, comprises all the aesthetic, visible finishing work completed after the walls are plastered and the interior is decorated.

1st Fix Carpentry

First fix carpentry is the first phase of two when a constructing a building. The first phase involves all of the work from its foundations to becoming ready for plastering. This stage starts from the shell (or frame) of the building to the point of decorating.

The first fix carpentry tasks include:

Studwork
Floating Floors
Staircases
Windows
Window Boards
Exterior Doors
Internal Door Linings
Noggins
Mid/Full height bathroom boxing’s

2nd Fix Carpentry

Second fix includes all of the work that happens after the plastering process. The second fix carpenter’s role is to ensure that the woodwork of the building has all of the finishing touches.

The tasks that happen during second fix include:

Internal hardwood and softwood doors
Architraves to door linings
Skirting and mouldings
Pre-formed door sets