Trad Oak Archives
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 […]
Modern Style Pergola
A pergola is a versatile garden structure that can transform outdoor spaces into charming retreats. It typically consists of vertical posts supporting crossbeams and an open lattice, creating a shaded area perfect for relaxation or entertaining. Pergolas can be freestanding or attached to a building, and we are often asked to make them in a traditional […]
The Crafting of Our Handcrafted Oak Bread Boards and Chopping Boards
After completing a project for a customer, we were left with some rather lovely pieces of high-quality joinery oak. Rather than letting these beautiful offcuts go to waste, we decided to try our hand at crafting a prototype breadboard. We wanted to see if we could make use of the smaller sections of leftover timber […]
Transforming Reclaimed Oak Beams into Stunning Fireplace Mantels
Transforming an old, shabby-looking reclaimed oak beam into a stunning oak fireplace mantel is a process that blends revival and craftsmanship. Each piece tells a story of time gone by, bringing a touch of history and character into modern homes. At the heart of this transformation lies the raw material – the reclaimed oak beam […]