Trad Oak Archives
The Beauty of Floorboards Made from Reclaimed Beams
Floorboards made from sawn reclaimed beams are every bit as beautiful as “authentic” reclaimed floorboards — and they offer advantages over traditional boards. There is real beauty because even though the timber started life as a beam rather than a plank, the character is still there, the history is still there, and the craftsmanship brings […]
Crafting a Reclaimed Oak Staircase from Ancient Oak Beams
A handcrafted reclaimed oak staircase has a presence that’s hard to put into words. It’s not just a functional structure; it’s a piece of living history woven into the architecture of a home. Every tread carries the marks of the timber’s former life, its grain marked by decades of weathering, use, and character. Our clients […]
The Timeless Beauty of Oak Beams in Modern Homes
There is a beauty in oak that cannot be imitated. Strong and full of character, it has been the backbone of homes for centuries. When you choose to incorporate oak beams into your home, whether within a new build, or as additions into an existing building, you are choosing more than structure. Each piece carries the marks […]
From the UK to Belium: Driving a 1930 Lagonda the TradOak Way
TradOak has been sponsoring "Motor Racing Legends" for over 13 years, and presenting the TradOak Family Spirit Trophy to deserving recipients at 5 major historic motor racing events annually. This year, in Belgium at the famous "Spa Six Hours" historic racing weekend, Tim Parker and Andrew Howe Davies competed in their beautiful 1930 Lagonda 4500. Whereas, […]
From Oak Beams to Rally Dreams: TradOak Sponsors Tony Jardine in the UK’s Biggest Rally
For the past three years, TradOak has been sponsoring Tony Jardine, a well-known English rally driver, motorsport pundit and former Formula One assistant team manager. As Tony’s major sponsor, he has named his team the TradOak.com Rally Team. Tony will be competing in the biggest rallying event in the UK currently, the bi-annual Roger Albert […]
Customer Testimonial: From Plans to a Beautiful Oak Frame Home
Traditional Oak and Timber were recommended to me by a builder neighbour, for whom Trad Oak had previously done work. The moment I contacted Trad Oak, good things started to happen, and my search for an oak frame specialist was at an end and my worries were over. Within two days, Neil and Grant visited […]
No Job Too Small!
Oak corbels are appreciated for their aesthetic and structural uses. They add detail to buildings, being frequently used in kitchens, living rooms, and hallways to improve the aesthetic appeal of shelves, countertops, and fireplaces. Often, they also enhance architectural features like arches, overhangs, and shelves. Beyond their visual appeal, corbels provide essential support for these […]
Reclaimed Oak Revival: Bespoke Expansion of a Hand-Crafted Oak Table
Every bespoke piece we create begins with a story—and this one started with anexisting hand-crafted circular oak table. It wasn’t just furniture; it was the centre of thefamily’s outdoor space. When its owners needed more room to gather, we saw anopportunity not to replace, but to enlarge and evolve the original table. Oak for the […]
House Restoration: Historical 17th Century Home
Recently, we had the privilege of helping to restore the interior of a beautiful 17th Centuryhome that had been badly burnt in a fire. It was a devastating situation for our clients to haveto deal with, of course. Fortunately, our yard has a large stock of ancient, reclaimed oakbeams and boards of all sizes, some […]