Drydown Farm
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The dwelling is located within the Surrey Hills AONB, where this frame forms a handsome extension to the main farmhouse. In this picture you are looking into the octagonal dining bay, where if you look carefully you can see a Sirlian Floor. See next image.
We have highlighted in pink the relevant section, clearly showing the arrangement of Sirlian Floor beams. The device was commonly used during the Renaissance era to achieve greater spans than the available timber lengths would otherwise allow.
This floor beam and the plate above forms a girder truss in order to carry both floor and roof loads safely. Note the King post bolt used to tighten up the truss. Three large roof lights allow top light to flood into the interior.
Long view through from the main hall, shows the open plan living space, with lounge, dining and kitchen areas (to the right of shot) all interconnected.
The extension created a spare bedroom seen here with its Arched Collar Braced Truss, a highly attractive form of raised tie truss. The rectangular bay window is also part of the framing.
Brick and glass infill panels form the octagon elevations. Note that we have shaped the main corner posts into pentagonal sections to allow the the rails and sills of each facet of the octagon to joint at right angles to the posts.
This lovely master bedroom has stunning views over the surrounding farmland. We took a lot of care to create an interesting arrangement of primary and secondary rafters in the roof structure. Note the use of an octagonal boss to collect all the principle rafter tops.
“"Thank you for the frame that you have just finished at Rogate. It was a miserable wet day, yesterday and John and team carried on regardless. We are delighted with the overall look and also the mouldings to the members. As usual, the frame was millimetre accurate and will be easy to take forward to complete the building."
Bob, Trembath Associates
“"We have constructed several buildings using Oak frames designed, manufactured and erected by the Green Oak Carpentry Company. We are pleased to confirm that their work is accurate, well detailed and delivered on time. They are knowledgeable and we find working with them easy and straight forward. We therefore have no hesitation in recommending them."
Robert, Trembath Associates
“"Just a quick note to say thank you for sending such a great team to do the work. As well as clearly being very hardworking and hugely skilled, Mick, Andy, Clark and Dave were all exceptionally pleasant, considerate and cheerful guys to have around, and as such a huge credit to Green Oak."
Julia, Crabfields Farm
“"Seems a long time since we finished with the garden room project but we have to say that it has been a huge success in every aspect. The room has become the place of choice for visitors. I can guarantee that everyone, yes everyone who visits, is blown away by the frame."
Mel, Moat Farm
“"Thanks for the excellent job which has just been completed on the Oak Frame extension to the above property. Not only is the quality of the work faultless, it is a true work of art, which will bring endless enjoyment to me and my wife. The end result has surpassed our wildest expectations."
Ray Nicolaides