Common slanted issue with carpentry

This is such a common issue with carpentry that you definitely need to take note of!!

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If your carpentry looks slanted after installation, chances are, it is because your wall or floor is slanted, it is NOT a carpentry defect.

This is especially common in resale HDBs or condos.

Take a look at the top of the kitchen cabinet.

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The cabinet definitely looks slanted. We even measured it

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From the left, is it 4.4cm from the ceiling.

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From the right, it is 4.0cm from the ceiling.

But we will prove to you, why it might not be the carpenter’s fault.

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This plank of wood is straight, as measured against the tiled wall.

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We then place this straight plank against the ceiling.

Notice the gap that appears on the left side.

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We then flipped the plank. Notice the gap now appears on the right side.

The truth is that the false ceiling is actually the one slanted, creating the impression that the carpentry is slanted.

And fyi, the false ceiling was not done by this contractor. It was left over from the previous owner.

Nobody will fabricate carpentry that isn’t right angled. That’s why we say seeing might not be believing.

Some might argue that the carpenter should measure before installing.

We won’t get into this. But most IDs wont check for this, so make sure you get your ID to double check this before starting works. And don’t jump the gun in blaming the carpenter or ID straight away.

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