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 Floor Carpentry  is the skill of building or repairing structures from wood, including doors, windows, walls and furniture. There are many forms of carpentry, depending on the region and type of construction. In general, carpenters work in pairs as this promotes efficiency and productivity. They also work alongside other trades, forepersons, suppliers and engineers to complete projects through combined effort and organized co-operation. In formalized regions, most carpenters undergo apprenticeship training for four years to gain the skills necessary to complete their craft.

Earliest surviving text discussing any aspect of carpentry

The earliest forms of architecture involved post-and-beam framing. This old-fashioned method of constructing buildings is now known as timber framing. It was a time-consuming process and required great skill in terms of design, layout and construction. After the advent of written language however, it became easier to preserve architectural knowledge and instructions through text books and guides. The earliest surviving text discussing any aspect of carpentry is the ten book work by Vitruvius titled De architectura.

 Joists are fastened to the sill plate

In modern Floor Carpentry Dubai , floor construction is done with joists, a supporting structure for the flooring that supports a subfloor and the ceiling above it. These joists are fastened to the sill plate which is attached to the foundation of the building.

Joists are usually constructed from a strong species

Joists are usually constructed from a strong species of lumber, such as fir or pine. The joists are spaced evenly and can be either solid or hollow. Solid joists are normally made from old-growth trees, but these are becoming rare as the supply of suitable timber is being exhausted. Hollow joists are usually made from sawmill lumber. The joists are fastened together by nails or screws and then the floor is laid over them.

Joists from separating at the top and bottom 

To prevent the joists from bowing or buckling, strutting may be used. This consists of pieces of lumber (usually 4 in. x 2 in.) which are nailed or screwed to the sides of the joists, and sometimes also to the floor boards. This stops the joists from separating at the top and bottom and adds strength to the floor.

Floors is to use herringbone strutting

Another way to stiffen floors is to use herringbone strutting, which consists of two or more parallel boards running diagonally to each other. This is generally done in the floor of warehouses and other large rooms where there are heavy loads, to prevent them from bending under the weight.

Joists may also be stiffened by passing a wrought iron ba

The joists may also be stiffened by passing a wrought iron bar through each joist a little above its centre and nut or thread working against an iron plate. This prevents the joists from spreading and causing the floor to weaken.

Conclusion

Another important part of a carpenter's job is the installation of doors and windows. This requires the knowledge of door and window design, and a good understanding of the materials and mechanisms involved. The carpenter must also be familiar with the local fire and building codes, and know how to properly install fire-stopping. This is an important aspect of any construction project and is often overlooked by inexperienced builders.