Custom Timber Joinery versus Mass Produced

When we think of custom timber joinery, we think of the work of master cabinet makers. When we think of mass produced joinery products, we think of a poorer level of craftsmanship, but much cheaper prices. What’s the truth about custom timber joinery versus mass produced joinery products?
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Brisbane Architectural Styles

Brisbane has a rich architectural history that is often under-appreciated even by local residents. The commandant of early Brisbane’s Redcliffe settlement built Brisbane’s first residence in 1824. Sadly, this house is no longer standing, but outstanding examples of Brisbane architectural styles f...
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Make it Wood, Make it Good

Did you know that the inaugural World Wood Day was launched in March of 2013? Unfortunately, the day passed unnoticed by most of the world this year, but is likely to catch on in years to come.
The reason for the launch of World Wood Day was to raise public awareness of the ecological advantages...
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How to Design a Timber Kitchen

In the past, timber kitchen design was a job best left to kitchen designers or the timber joinery you chose to build your kitchen for you. Without a working knowledge of scale drawing and an understanding of cabinet construction, it was just too hard a job for the average person. Advancements in...
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Styles of Timber Windows

If you’re doing home renovations, do yourself a favour and take a look at timber windows by Allkind Joinery & Glass in Brisbane before you finalise your plans. A look at the wide range of styles produced by this Queensland joinery will expand your creative horizons and help you choose the f...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Contemporary and Traditional Front Door Designs

When the team at Allkind Joinery Brisbane moved from Brooks Joinery and established Allkind Joinery in 1970, they had already established their name as master timber craftsmen and designers. Arguably, their contemporary and traditional front door designs were a big part of the reason why Allkind...
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Written by Rob Schneider

How to Recognise Quality Carpentry & Joinery Services

We live in a competitive world. In order to survive, any business needs to put its best foot forward and advertise its services to the public. This is fine, but it puts the onus of responsibility on the consumer to separate the wheat from the chaff. This can be especially tricky when you’re l...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Adding a Touch of Class with Timber Gates

Have you ever noticed how something as small as a gate can make or break a home’s exterior? You can approach one gate and get a sense that the homeowners are warm, approachable people. Reach for the latch of another gate, even if it’s unlocked, and you can get the feeling they would really not ha...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Fly Screens that Really Work

Have you ever thought that your fly screens were almost as much of a nuisance as the flies they were designed to keep out? In the past (and too often, even today), fly screens were considered a necessary evil. They did what they were supposed to do, but looked unattractive and were cumbersome to...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Trends in Timber Bathrooms

Ask an interior designer what’s trendy today and they’ll tell you it’s bathrooms. For too long relegated to the status of utilitarian “water closets,” bathrooms have been redefined as “mini spas,” and are taking their design cues from the bathrooms found in better tropical resorts....
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Written by Rob Schneider

Renovating with Timber Bay Windows

Real estate agents can tell you that timber bay windows rank highly on the list of “must have” home inclusions. Allkind Joinery Brisbane can attest to this as well, since their timber bay windows are in constant demand. What’s the attraction of timber bay windows?
Timber bay windows got...
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Written by Richard Travers

Double Hung Windows vs Casement Windows

“Double hung windows are better than casement windows” and “Casement windows are better than double hung” are 2 statements made regularly on home improvement forums. Obviously, they can’t both be right. Or can they? Let’s take a closer look at the double hung windows vs casement...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Timber Sashless Windows: An Elegant Alternative

The hot trend in interior design today is the “minimalist” look. Inspired by the art movement of the same name, it strips everything down to the bare essentials, creating a clean, crisp appearance. The problem with the look is that it can look cold and impersonal if not done tastefully....
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Written by Rob Schneider

The Best Timber Windows for Ventilation

When choosing timber windows, it’s just as important to choose windows that will provide the right ventilation as it is to choose them for their size or style. This is one reason why Allkind Joinery Brisbane offers a full range of timber windows in their Renovators Range of timber windows and...
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Renovators Range of Joinery Products Just Gets Better and Better

The Allkind Joinery Brisbane Renovators Range of joinery products just seems to be getting better and better. It all started with their range of timber doors. That proved to be so popular, Allkind Joinery decided to add timber windows to their list of offerings. Now you can find all the timber...
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5 Reasons Why Timber Joinery Products are Better

Timber has a lot of competition today. Steel frame manufacturers push the benefits of steel. Aluminium window suppliers speak glowingly about the benefits of their products. Even PVC doors and decking materials are available that “look just like the real thing.” Here are 5 reasons why timber...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Red Gold: Why Cabinet Makers Love Australian Cedar

Back in 1985, I was having lunch with a friend at his rickety old picnic table outside his home in Bondi. “The table came with the house,” he said apologetically and told me I was welcome to dismantle it and use the timber “if it was worth it.” There must have been 5 coats of old paint...
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Agroforestry: A Remarkable Australian Conservation Story

All Australians are concerned about preserving what’s left of our beautiful natural landscape. The establishment of a system of State and National Parks is an example of conservation on the government level. The commercial establishment of tree plantations helps make formerly clear-cut areas...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Fine Timber Joinery Demands Fine Timbers

There’s no way to get around it: you can have the best equipment in the world and a high standard of workmanship, but if fine timber joinery is not combined with fine timbers, the results will be less than satisfactory. That’s why Allkind Joinery Brisbane is uncompromising about the timbers...
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Why Allkind Joinery Uses Centor Bifold Door Hardware

Master craftsmen recognise and respect fine quality and craftsmanship wherever they find it. That’s why the master cabinet makers at Allkind Joinery Brisbane use Centor door hardware on their popular timber bifold doors. If you’ve been thinking about joining the trend towards bringing the...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Queensland Timber Industry at Forefront of Environmental Responsibility

The timber industry often takes the blame for the degradation of Australian forests, but a closer look reveals the truth: no one is more concerned about the sustainability of timber supplies than the industry that relies on timber for its livelihood.
A recent article in the Brisbane Courier Mail...
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Tips for Shopping for Joinery Products

Not all joineries are alike. Some large joineries specialise in certain products for the commercial market while some small “backyard” joineries would better be described as cabinet or furniture making businesses. In between, there are a few long established businesses that owe their success...
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A Brief Guide to Building and Renovating in Queensland

In Queensland, as is true throughout Australia, there are important rules and regulations home owners and renovators must adhere to. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that all new buildings and renovations are safe and adhere to minimum building standards. In Queensland, the building...
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Written by Rob Schneider

What is the Difference between Shop Fitting and Timber Joinery?

You’ve just found the perfect location for your business. You’re all ready to sign the lease, but you want to get a head start on designs and quotes for the fit outs. Suddenly you’re facing an unanticipated dilemma. Should you contact a shop fitter or a timber joinery? Does it matter? Is...
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The Timber Kitchen and Bathroom Revolution

There’s a quiet revolution in timber kitchen and bathroom design taking place. Like all revolutions, it can be summed up in a single word. In this case, the word is “minimalist” and we see it everywhere. So what does this minimalist revolution look like? Well, first of all, it’s...
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Written by Rob Schneider

What is a Prestige Joinery?

Allkind Joinery Brisbane is often referred to as a “prestige joinery.” From the sound of it, it’s easy to get the idea that they only deal with high-end commercial clients and expensive celebrity home renovations. While it’s true that Allkind Joinery is proud to have played an important...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Natural Disasters and the Aussie Spirit

2013 got off to a bad start when hot weather and strong winds joined together to turn much of Australia into a tinder box. According to experts, we can expect more devastation in years to come as climate change takes its toll. While this is nothing to take lightly, the silver lining may be the...
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Written by Rob Schneider

Tips for Getting Quotes for Timber Joinery Products

When buying a new car, you don’t expect a family sedan to cost the same as an Italian sports car, but you do expect to get value for your money. Surprisingly, many consumers don’t apply the same standards to timber joinery products. Why would timber casement windows cost more from one...
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Written by Rob Schneider