
SC4 Carpenters Articles - Specialist Commercial Contractors
In these articles we describe the services provided by specialist contractors as well as what you should look for when selecting a commercial contractor.
A Specialist Contractor carries out activities on site that require technical knowledge and experience of a specific trade. Speciality trades can be structural (foundations, masonry and brickwork, timber structures and steel works), carpentry and roofing, mechanical and electrical services, finishing (painting and decorating, wallpapering, tiling, etc) as well as scaffolding, plant operations, landscaping, etc.
Also see: Painting and Decorating
Also see: Second Fix and Finals Carpentry
What Projects Most Benefit From Commercial Painting And Decorating Contractors?
Commercial painting and decorating contractors work side by side with other construction professionals to deliver a high standard of finish to new and restored properties. But which types of projects stand to benefit most from a commercial painting and decorating service? Read on to find out:
How is a Timber Frame Roof Installed?
This video from SC4 Carpenters Ltd illustrates the installation of a timber frame roof. On this busy crane day in Winchester in April 2025, SC4 Carpenters installed two first floor walls and roofs and two ground floor walls and floor cassettes.
How Do SC4 Carpenters’ Contract Lift Services Add Value To Your New Build Housing Project?
At SC4, the roof and timber frame installations we deliver as part of our carpentry services stand the test of time, combining affordability with efficiency and quality for a safe, flexible service that meets the needs of the modern construction sector.
In this article, we explain why SC4 Carpenters makes an excellent partner for roof and timber frame installations.
The Triple Threat To Contractors And Their Housing Projects
The construction industry accounts for approximately 7% of the UK economy. Given its weight, it is important for business owners and industry stakeholders to keep up to date with the trends affecting the sector.
Timber Tales: Exploring The Art And Science Of Timber Construction
Timber frame construction is the oldest form of building technology, and there is evidence of wooden buildings in Britain dating back to the Neolithic period (4000- 2500 BCE). Archaeological sites in Balbridie in Scotland and Lismore Fields in Derbyshire have revealed a range of complex rectangular buildings with sturdy timber frames, wattle and daub walls, and thatched roofs.
One Day, 20 Crane Lifts
31 July 2024 was a hot and busy day for SC4 Carpenters, with 15 Crane lifts of Roofs and Timber Frame over 3 sites.

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