Here we have an oak framed carport that we supplied in a kit form.

This is perfect for anyone that wants to actually erect on site themselves.

When we are asked to fabricate an oak frame in a kit form we make the frame at our yard. We then mark all joints, and where they are meant to go on the detailed drawings that get supplied from us. We then load up the frame, drawings and pegs and deliver to site. Hey presto, an oak frame in an easily understandable kit!

Oak framed carport in construction.

Here the roof is going on, the oak frame is only up to the top plate while the roof make up is softwood.

Finished oak car port

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