Our goal is to create stunning oak frames that are built to last a lifetime, using sustainably sourced timber. Each frame is unique, crafted with traditional techniques and hand-cut mortise and tenon joints secured with oak pegs.

 

We prioritise high-quality timber and can design and construct a variety of oak-framed structures, including porches, pergolas, gazebos, and pavilions. We believe in a straightforward process to achieve the perfect oak frame for our clients: design, build, install, and celebrate!

 

Continue reading to learn more about designing your dream oak frame.

 

​Design

We love building timber-framed structures because, despite using traditional methods, they offer incredible versatility, allowing us to create both traditional and contemporary styles.

 

The first step is to share your ideas with us, show us photos of designs you admire, or explore examples of our completed projects for inspiration. During our design meeting, we will discuss the overall size, suitable timbers, orientation, and functionality. We will also inform you if planning permission may be necessary, although obtaining it will be your responsibility.

 

After discussing the initial design and dimensions, we will create a three-dimensional scale drawing of the structure to help you visualize it in your home or garden.

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Build

You will have the final say on the design, and once you approve, we will order the timber from our trusted suppliers and begin crafting the frames in our local workshop. If you're interested in visiting our workshop to see your structure take shape, just let us know—we'd be happy to welcome you, and the kettle will always be on!

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Install

Once the frames are built, we will transport them to your home for on-site installation. This process typically takes around three days for a small porch and up to ten days for a medium-sized gazebo.

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Celebrate

Upon completing your timber frame, we hold a special ‘topping out’ ceremony. We attach a sprig of oak leaves to the highest point of the frame to honor the journey of the oak, from tree to timber and from timber to a beautiful new building.

 

Of course, no celebration is complete without tea and cake (or a drink of your choice) to toast your new structure and wish you health and happiness for the future.

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