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The carpenter is a building and public works craftsperson specialized in the manufacturing of all wooden or other materials elements for different types of buildings: houses, apartments, commercial spaces, sheds... They work on both new construction sites as well as renovation projects, as well as interior design and decoration projects. The carpenter profession requires many qualities and skills, especially being meticulous, attentive and versatile. They must be able to deploy certain skills such as organizing a work station, cutting wooden closure elements, fixing wooden elements (aluminum shutters, wooden shutters, sunbreakers, shutters, entrance door...). Several career paths and courses lead to the carpenter profession, and some training is specific to the material (wood, aluminum or PVC), accessible after the 3rd grade for CAP level: CAP carpenter manufacturer, CAP carpenter installer, CAP wood carpenter, CAP aluminum glass carpenter, CAP wood arts option marquetry, ornamental sculptor or turner, MC parquet installer (one year after CAP) and BCP carpenter fitter. At the BAC level, several courses are also available: BAC Pro carpentry technician-fitter, BAC Pro wood construction technician, BAC Pro wood and associated materials manufacturing technician, BAC Pro aluminum glass carpentry, BAC Pro building works: metalworking, BP carpenter (2 years after CAP) and BP aluminum glass carpenter. For higher education, one can turn to a BTS wood and habitat construction systems, BTS wood development and realization, BTS building envelope (design and realization) or BTS metal architectures (design and realization).

The carpenter primarily works with wood and manufactures, repairs, assembles, and installs cabinets, parquet floors, stairs, furniture, woodwork, as well as various types of shutters: French doors, bay windows, PVC shutters, crank-operated PVC roller shutters, wooden shutters… They start by choosing the most appropriate material for the job, then draw the necessary dimensions for the parts using a compass, square, marking gauge, and ruler. They use computer-controlled machines to shape the pieces before assembling them according to a mounting plan and finally installing them. They do not fail to finish with various coatings: varnishes, lacquers, stains, waterproof paints... Although wood remains the carpenter's preferred material, they can also use and work with other materials such as aluminum and PVC to create glass walls, French windows, verandas, anti-intrusion aluminum shutters, perforated slats for facades, aluminum shutters with an occultation system, etc. The carpenter is a skilled artisan when it comes to manufacturing, assembling, screwing, and gluing works in wood, metal or PVC as part of the installation of wooden windows, aluminum roller shutters, Velux windows, vertical and horizontal windows, repairing shutter blinds, installing solar roller shutters...

Whether it's a construction, renovation, interior design or decoration project, the carpenter is the one who takes care of all tasks related to joinery and woodworking in the building. They can offer various ranges of shutters eligible for tax credits, allowing for energy savings with insulating materials. The main reason to call upon a carpenter is to install opening and closing systems for homes, commercial spaces or other types of buildings. And when it comes to the question of whether to choose aluminum or PVC shutters, the carpenter is best suited to answer that question. Furthermore, carpenters usually offer a free estimate for projects such as installing shutters, motorizing them with remote control systems, or installing electric rolling shutters for aluminum shutters. They can also install garage doors, PVC or wooden frames for verandas, replace PVC windows and much more. Carpenters can also take care of thermal and acoustic insulation projects on the inside of buildings. For those wondering about synonyms for shutters, the terms "contrevent" and "persienne" can be used.

To find a carpenter for renovation, installation, or repair of all kinds of shutters, one can turn to a directory such as StarOfService. By following the steps indicated on the screen, one can get in touch with numerous artisans in their region and choose the one who will bring their project to life.

The carpenter charges per square meter, hourly or based on a fixed rate depending on the work to be carried out and other parameters, such as the type of project, difficulty of tasks, and scope of work. For shutters, prices vary depending on the type of material, the chosen closing solution, and the cost of labor. Here are some price ranges: - Wooden shutters from €200 to €2,500; - PVC shutters from €60 to €750; - Aluminum shutters from €150 to €700; - Louvre shutters between €150 and €600; - Hinged shutters between €60 and €500; - Roller shutters between €200 and €600; - Sliding shutters from €200 to over €1,000; - Installation of double-leaf hinged shutters between €200 and €250; - Installation of sliding shutters between €100 and €400; - Installation of electric or solar roller shutters from €100 to €2,000.

When choosing a carpenter for a project related to the shutters of a house or apartment, several parameters must be defined. For example, one can rely on word-of-mouth from friends and family, look at reviews of craftsmen on directories, forums, or social networks, ask them directly about their experience, or ask for a free quote for the project in question. True professionals quickly provide a quote based on their clients' budget and needs, with a defined period so that they can compare with other craftsmen.

- How many years of experience do you have as a carpenter? - What types of shutters can you handle? - Can you create customized shutters that meet insulation and sealing standards? - Can you provide me with a portfolio of your work?