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Case Studies

Breathing New Life into an Older Building
A project completed recently concerned an elegant, relatively old, brick-built home with an oak frame built into the outside skin. This frame added real character to the aesthetic of the building, but even the strongest oak beams eventually feel the strain of time. Over the years, exposure to moisture and all the elements of our […]
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 […]
Two rally car team members posing at back of car
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 […]
interior of 17th century house
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rallying into the Future with the TradOak Team and Sustain Fuels
Trad Oak first sponsored Tony Jardine, the well-known English motorsport pundit, former driver and former Formula One assistant team manager, and his sustainably fuelled classic Chrysler Avenger, last year, 2023, in the gruelling 5-day, 360-mile, Roger Albert Clark Rally. Trad Oak has one of the largest stocks of reclaimed, and therefore sustainable, oak in the […]
An interior design shot showing exposed oak beams
Using oak to create your dream interior design
Interior design to dream If you are looking for the ideal material to make your dream interior design a reality then look no further than oak. Whether it is the scale and impact of exposed beams or the more subtle touch of a bespoke coffee table, oak is the ideal choice for any design project. […]
Leo Popplewell receives his cheque from main sponsor Neil Peskett of Tradoak
Young musician wins Tradoak bursary
Young Talent Musician Wins A dazzling performance saw one young cellist claim the title of Sussex Young Musician of the Year and a Tradoak bursary of £1,000. Leo Popplewell captured the top prize at the Coro Nuovo Sussex Young Musician finals on Saturday (July 6). Judges awarded Cambridge graduate Leo, 23, first place following a […]
Pictures of the four Musician finalist for the Coro Nuovo's Sussex Your Musician of the Year 2019. From left to right Andrew Martin(Flute), George Robinson (Classical Guitar), Leo Popplewell (Cello) and Maria Luc (Piano)
Sussex Young Musician of the Year
Musician of the Year Finalists Meet the finalists in the Sussex Young Musician of the Year 2019 competition. These four talented musicians will compete for prizes totalling £2,000 in the final on Saturday, July 6. Organised by Coro Nuovo, the competition aims to give a platform to young Sussex musicians. Tradoak is delighted to once […]