What's the Difference Between Carpentry and Joinery?

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Wood is one of the most versatile materials used in construction nowadays and can be used for many different purposes, from beginning to end of the building process. Working with wood in a building requires specific skills that are very different from the skills of a bricklayer. Carpentry and joinery are the two main trades that handle wood in architecture and construction.

There is a fine line between the two, and people are often confused about which professional is the best suited for a particular job. This article will address the difference between the two practices to help you choose which one is best for your project.

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Cite: Martino, Giovana. "What's the Difference Between Carpentry and Joinery?" [Marcenaria ou carpintaria: saiba qual a diferença e quem chamar quando precisar] 16 Aug 2021. ArchDaily. (Trans. Duduch, Tarsila) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/966285/whats-the-difference-between-carpentry-and-joinery> ISSN 0719-8884

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