Trad Oak Archives
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 […]
From Garage to Kitchen: Crafting a Seamless Oak-Framed Extension
Several years ago, we had the privilege of building a large oak-framed garage and workshop for a client. Impressed with our work, the client and his wife later invited us to create an oak-framed extension to their home. This addition included a new kitchen and a snug, forming a stunning oak-framed link between the main […]
Creating a Statement Staircase Design: A Blend of Modern Design and Craftsmanship
At TradOak, we take pride in turning client visions into reality through a blend of creativity and expert craftsmanship. Recently, we had the pleasure of working on a project that perfectly encapsulates this approach—a stunning statement staircase for a new client referred to us by one of our long-term customers. The Challenge The client’s initial […]
Building Our Dream: Crafting a Portable Oak-Framed Office in Our Sussex Yard
At our 1.5-acre yard in Sussex, we are stacked up with vast amounts of oak, both air-dried and reclaimed, ready for use in construction. We create magnificent oak-framed buildings, fabricate beautifully crafted tables and doors, make stunning fireplace beams and mantels, and produce all manner of other oak objects, both aesthetic and functional. We spend […]
Crafting Masterpieces: Our Latest Oak Beam Framed Extension Project
Project Overview: A Grand Oak Framed Extension We recently completed a very large oak framed extension comprising a kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, dining room, and garden room, with covered verandas. At just over 20 metres long, 7 metres wide on the single-storey section, expanding to a 10-metre wide covered, 2-storey vaulted entrance hallway and staircase, […]
Trad Oak sponsors talented young Sussex singer
Trad Oak is delighted to be sponsoring a talented young singer, Lizzie Flood, 17, a student at ‘BASVIC’ ( Brighton and Hove Sixth Form College), pictured here with Neil Peskett, just prior to her concert performance at Cuckfield Music Festival. Lizzie has been having singing lessons with Stephen Anthony Brown, himself a professional singer, funded […]