Moat Farm
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This lovely 2 bay forms a new sitting room extension to a beautiful moated farmhouse. The central truss is a raised collar tie type which works well on small spans and steep pitches typical of this part of the East of the country.
The decision to use traditional sashes led to much research into ultra thin double glazed units, which were used here supplied by Pilkington. A single large double glazed panel has traditional glazing bars attached to form a traditional sash which blends well with the other elevations of the farmhouse.
The fully hipped and of the building has dragon ties to strengthen the plate returns at the corners. Note also how the common rafters fan out at the corners, a detail you will find used in the raftering of Mediaeval frames.
Cleft oak laths from the Cleft Wood Company were used to create the visible sofit of the building rather than the more usual plasterboard. We think the effect is stunning and well worth the expense and effort. Note the bridled rafter tops - no ridge board. Another detail typical of an earlier style found in historic frames.
It is not uncommon for clients to ask us to carve a date or their initials (as is the case here) into one of the oak frame beams, and we are happy to oblige!
Note the steep pitch and use of the gablet. All in keeping with the original farmhouse. We suggested glazing the gablet to bring light into the building at high level, a device that has worked well for this building.
“"Just to say that it looks fabulous, and all who survey it are wonder-struck. Best wishes and many thanks to you all."
Simon, National Trust
“"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
“"We wanted to write to you to express our profound gratitude for the excellent work you have done on our building scheme. It cannot have been easy to pick up the project from another architect when there were still a number of issues unresolved, but you have done so brilliantly and remained calm throughout, even at fraught times. We really do appreciate that you have gone the extra mile for us. We have all enjoyed working with you and have been so impressed with the quality of your work."
Alastair, The Early Years Project
“"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
“"Everyone is very impressed with the finished result and I thought I would just take the opportunity of belatedly giving my thanks to you and your team for a job very well done. I have submitted the bridge for a Civic Society award for next year and have every expectation of its success."
P White, Northholt & Greenford Countryside Park Manager