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The construction of these timber buildings was experimental. The brief was to try to build in timber for the same cost as a steel portal frame, but without compromising the design. The wall and roof frames are pre-manufactured panels to make installation as rapid and easy as possible, and are clad in locally sourced Larch and Chestnut. The structural frame is fabricated from locally sourced Douglas Fir beams fabricated in our workshops and brought to site assembled ready to lift into position. Only partly successful these buildings are nevertheless a great improvement on a steel portal framed building, and create attractive industrial units. (Photography: Paul Riddle)
Each of the buildings has a mezzanine floor inserted to make the office space above the workshops. A polycarbonate roof brings light into the building. (Photography: Paul Riddle)
The overall quality achieved was very high and the detailing excellent. (Photography: Paul Riddle)
“"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
“"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
“"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
“"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