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This beautiful cricket pavilion is our third architectural commission from Alastair Graham at Hall Grove School. The brief was to build a structure to grace the playing fields, which we think our architect Christopher, has achieved with great success. Pairs of braces in every bay bring rhythm and order to the elevations as well as being structurally important.
The view across the cricket pitch from within the building forms a classic pastoral scene, perfect for an afternoon game of cricket. The central bay has a dormer which will carry the clock when fitted.
We used an early style of carpentry for pitching the roof, as seen here, where the hip rafter lies in the plane of the hip end, and the commons are cut onto it with a simple splay on one side and a compound splay on the other. Note the fanning of the hip jack rafters, a common device in Mediaeval cut roofs.
Classic King post trusses grace the roof structure. Omitting the roofing felt was a deliberate decision to allow the tile and batten to remain visible, an effect we think works really well.
Several design features are noteworthy; an open eave allows the expression of the rafter feet, balusters are set on the diagonal to create an attractive balustrade, and the gablets are fitted with louvres to let light filter into the building at high level.
“"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
“"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
“"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
“"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
“"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
Designers and Architects of traditional and contemporary timber structures including oak framed houses, barns and conservatories.
Winner of numerous awards for our work including 3 times winner of the prestigious Gold Wood Award. An exceptional achievement – no other company has achieved this accolade more than once.
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The Green Oak Carpentry
Company Ltd.
Langley Farm
Rake, Liss
Hampshire
GU33 7JW
Tel: 01730 892 049
Fax: 01730 895 225
Email: enquiries@greenoakcarpentry.co.uk
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