A carpenter generally deals with structures made of wood, but can also be made out of steel or any wood substitute. Using these materials they will repair or build different structures. They would be the ones involved in putting up the frame of a house, also putting in the walls and roof. They will also install doors, floors, cabinetry, scaffolding, ceiling and almost any other structure that you will have in your home. Some are even licensed to repair furniture or do sub-floor framing. Because of the different skills a carpenter needs to have, often times they will specialize in a certain field so you will want to ensure that the professional you choose has the skills required to complete you particular project.

There are a few things that a carpenter will consider for a project:

1.   Design or layout- This means they will have to choose the materials needed for the particular projects and mark and measure the amounts needed.

2.   Joining and cutting materials- Carpenters have to choose what tool they will be using to attach pieces of the project together. This could include nails, screws, glue, bolts or a combination. They will also have to choose the tools they will need for the project.

3.   Estimation- carpenters will also look at all of the materials and time needed to complete a project before taking a job on

4.   Interpretation- Carpenters will do research and interpret any blueprints or plans connect to the project to avoid any unforeseen problems or obstacles.

5.   Building Guidelines- every carpenter has specific rules and regulations that he must follow when taking on a certain project. The rules vary depending on the area, the use of the finished project and project itself and the carpenter needs to know each of the rules and codes he must follow.