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Green Oak Framers Directory

A selection of other oak framers throughout the British Isles.

Central England

Cheshire

Gloucestershire

Hereford & Worcester

Leicestershire

Lincolnshire

Northamptonshire

Oxfordshire

Shropshire

Staffordshire

Warwickshire

West Midlands

Southeast England

Berkshire

Essex

Hampshire

Kent

Norfolk

Suffolk

Surrey

Sussex

Types of Green Oak Frame
&
Glossary of Common Oak Framing Terms

Oak frame drawing

There's a multitude of green oak frame options available. Celebrated for its versatility and longevity, the material encourages imaginative design freedom, accommodating diverse aesthetic tastes and structural needs.

Oak Frame Types
Oak Frame Types & Glossary

Glazing a Green Oak Frame

Green Oak Orangery

An analysis of the techniques available for glazing green oak frames, with considerations for either direct installation or external fixing of units or frames.

Glazing
Oak Frame Glazing

Oak Framed Building Projects

3-storey extension frame

Have a look at some of the green oak framed building projects undertaken by Sessile Oak over the years. This project gallery has everything from simple porches to multi-storey extensions, where you're sure to find something to spark your imagination!

Green oak frame building gallery button
Oak Frame Gallery

Resources Page

Sunnymede Barn roof

Explore calculators, converters, charts, online tools, and additional websites that offer insights and discussions covering the numerous aspects involved in planning, building, and managing your projects.

Resources
Resources Page

Tools of the Trade

Oak framing hand tools

A brief look at some of the traditional carpentry hand tools we use in our workshop.

Hand Tools
Carpentry Hand Tools

Construction on Site

Oak frame construction

Once the carpentry phase in the workshop is done, the oak frame is then taken to the site and erected. Here, we offer a summary of the on-site construction process for the oak frame, along with links directing to more details on subsequent works.

Construction
Oak Frame Construction

Cleaning, Finishing, Ageing & Weathering

Cleaned oak

A frame will need to be cleaned once it is in place and shielded from the elements as it matures.

Finishing
Finishing & Weathering

Environmentally Friendly

Oak tree

Our timber is sourced from sustainably managed and certified woodlands, bought through trusted suppliers. This commitment guarantees the ongoing preservation and viability of oak and mixed broadleaved woodlands, along with their interconnected habitats and wildlife.

Environment
Environmental Policy

Designing & Commissioning a Build

Designing & Commissioning

Starting your dream project may seem like a daunting task at first, but not to worry, as we have an outline guide to steer you through the design and commissioning procedures.

Design & Commission
Design & Commission Process

Note

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