Oak trusses are the perfect blend of architecture and engineering. Made from the strongest shape – the triangle – they support roofs across the country but they can also be a design feature in themselves. If you have ever looked up while in your loft or driven past a house under construction you may well […]
Oak Truss
Think there is only one way to have oak beams in your home? Think again. Hollowed oak beams are a practical and visually fantastic option for any renovation or building project. Whether you are looking to cover steel beams or want a lighter option, hollowed beams could be the answer you are looking for. In […]
Hollowed Oak Beams, Oak Beam Casings, Oak Beams
A solid oak door is a fantastic feature for your home – whether to greet guests as they arrive or to complement your decor. Here at Tradoak we create stunning internal and external oak doors as well as door frames. In this blog we answer some regular customer questions and show you just some of […]
Doors
A solid oak fireplace is a fantastic feature for your home and the possibilities are virtually endless. However, there are some common pitfalls which can mean your fireplace beam doesn’t match up to your expectations. So we’ve put together this handy guide to help ensure your feature fireplace stands out for the right reasons. What […]
Fireplace Beams
Ever wondered what goes into making a solid oak dining table? Here’s how we do it. Oak is more than just a building material. It can be a statement feature in your home. When one of our former customers wanted a solid oak dining table to match their TradOak extension frame they came straight to […]
Tables
The TradOak office will close for the Christmas holidays from midday on Friday, December 21. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. The yard will remain open. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers and partners a merry Christmas and happy new year. Planning a project for the new […]
Building a house from scratch is a fantastic way to get everything you want in your new home. But did you know you can combine the benefits of a new build with the appearance of a traditional oak frame? ‘Plant ons’ are a great way to give your home character, particularly if you want to […]
Oak Frames
Space, we never seem to have enough of it in our homes. Whether you need a porch to store muddy boots or a whole new wing, an oak beam extension could be the answer. It is a beautiful and stylish addition to your home and creates extra space without the need to move. Tradoak specialises […]
Extensions, Porch, Sun rooms
A satisfied customer has shared his experience of creating an oak-framed build with Tradoak. Robert Crofton chose Tradoak to create the oak frame for his residential Old Off Licence build in November, 2017. “We were impressed with the workmanship on other jobs Neil showed to us,” he said. Robert visited our East Sussex yard to select […]
The right oak finish can make all the difference to your timber. We round up our favourites and help you choose the perfect one for you. Whether you are starting a big build or designing a new coffee table choosing the right finish brings the best out of your oak. At Traditional Oak and Timber […]
Finishes