When we talk about oak frame styles, we are referring to the overall aesthetic you would like to achieve and the amount of oak you would like to see exposed. The style of home or extension you are looking to achieve will largely dictate how much oak is required. Traditional styles generally require the most amount of oak, usually exposed both internally and externally. Barn styles tend to have a more simple footprint and are usually more open plan with less oak exposed. Post and beam layouts work on a simple grid system and requires even less oak.
Post and beam
Post and beam style oak frames use large, widely spaced wooden members to provide structural support and effectively creates a frame into which walls are then placed. This style perfectly suits modern home designs and open plan spaces. Limiting the amount of oak you use doesn’t mean you are limiting its visual impact. The oak still infuses your home with its renowned character and charm, even in smaller amounts.
Turn up the volume
If you are looking to increase the visual impact of your oak frame you can include additional features like wind braces and oak rafters. These features work well with a range of styles depending on their position and number.
Full oak frame
Large amounts of oak can be used in a variety of ways to create a theatrical frame that really captures the imagination. You can incorporate all the wow factor features oak framing has to offer including trusses, exposed rafters, braces and purlins.
Mix it up – Our hybrid solution
Adopting a hybrid approach, reserving oak for those high impact areas and using a hidden softwood frame in the less important rooms, is a great way to add character to your home and at the same time, save money. The beauty of an oak frame is that by nature of the product, you’re guaranteed a characterful home, even if you build something more simplistic.
Be inspired
What is the right amount of oak?
We don’t believe that large amounts of oak create the perfect home or extension – the right amount does. We can include as much or as little oak as you want so you can create an aesthetic that works for you, your budget and your home. The flexibility of our approach means you can add and remove different elements until you arrive at a design that captures your imagination and meets your budget.
Once we get to know you and your project, it is much easier for us to produce a design that meets your stylistic ambitions. Whether that be more a traditional look or a stripped back contemporary aesthetic.
