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Pool Barns are remarkably popular and we do at least two or three of these buildings every year. Essentially they are barn type structures built as a single open volume to form a stunning space, as is the case here.
Credit Jonty M Sexton/Ablett Architects.
This building is in fact a steel frame with the oak trusses set inside, and as such does not form part of the primary structure. An ‘Arched collar-braced truss’ such as this would in fact be very difficult to make work without some form of buttress such as steel ‘wind posts’.
Credit Jonty M Sexton/Ablett Architects.
The arch braces of the trusses are worked with a cove moulding, the top plates are worked with a corner bead, and the posts, truss rafters and purlins have stopped chamfers. A simple but highly effective form of carpentry embellishment.
Credit Jonty M Sexton/Ablett Architects.
We think this is a lovely building. Uplighters wash the walls and columns, eaves beams and trusses with light, enhancing the drama of the space.
Credit Jonty M Sexton/Ablett Architects.
“"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
“"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
“"I wanted to drop you a quick note to show my appreciation for your guys efforts today; they were a pleasure to have around the house and worked hard to get the frame up today."
Paul, Contracts Manager
“"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