Green Oak

Design + Detailing

We can:

be mindful of the traditional roots from which green oak framing began
create designs ranging from very large and complex houses to small gazebos and porches
work from very basic, ‘back of an envelope’ type instructions as well as detailed architectural drawings
design within a manufacturer’s established aesthetic, structural protocols and framing methodology
adopt our clients' established jointing preferences
implement a manufacturers’ recognised glazing system, whether it uses a 'direct' or 'rebated' glazing
detail any non-structural elements that may be required, e.g. cladding, battens, fixings, joinery and staircases.
supply lists of any metal fixtures, staddle stones, featheredge cladding, that are required for ease of completion

Designing and detailing green oak frames has been a huge part of our business, and one of our senior designers has particular expertise in this area. We have worked with the leading frame companies in the UK along with a great many smaller businesses for whom we are their sole, trusted design resource. We have developed a reputation for understanding how green oak performs as a building material as well as recognising that every oak framer has their own methodology and protocols, of which we are always respectful and sympathetic.

We can:

create planning application drawings from rough sketches
liaise with a preferred engineer, or recommend one of several specialist oak engineers, with whom we have established relationships over the years
liaise with site teams if required

Design management

Roundles

A large, full oak frame featuring raised collar trusses and interrupted tie beam trusses.

Beneduce

A storey and a half building featuring interrupted tie beam trusses, a full oak ground floor and external staircase.

McBride

An oak and softwood frame for a private client utilising queen post trusses, oak purlins and wind braces

Heydon

A large garage and room above complex featuring a full oak frame with softwood rafters. Arch brace trusses and post-to sole plate 'K' braces are employed.