Oak Roof Trusses
Oak trusses are the most striking element of any oak framed building — the exposed structure that gives a room its character. We design, hand-cut and install bespoke oak roof truss frameworks for new builds, extensions, barn conversions and retrofit projects across Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
King post truss
The king post truss is the classic form: a central vertical post rising from the tie beam to the apex, with angled struts to the rafters. It is structurally efficient, instantly recognisable and suits everything from a modest porch to a full great hall.
Queen post and other truss designs
A queen post truss uses two verticals instead of one, opening up the centre of the roof space and allowing for a usable room above. Other truss designs we build include raised tie, scissor, arch-braced and hammer beam frames. The right truss design depends on your span, the roof pitch and whether the loft space needs to be usable.
Timber roof trusses in oak
Standard timber roof trusses are usually softwood, machine-made and hidden above a ceiling. Our oak trusses are cut by hand from green oak using pegged mortise-and-tenon joints and are designed to be seen, forming the architectural centrepiece of the room.
Oak Beams and Exposed Beams
We supply and fit structural oak beams for openings, spans and feature work, as well as decorative exposed beams where the aim is character rather than load-bearing. Every beam is selected for grain and figure, and we can finish it sawn, planed or lightly distressed to match existing timbers in a period property.
Oak Cladding
Oak cladding gives walls, gables and soffits the same durability and silver-grey patina as the frame itself. We supply feather-edge, shiplap and square-edge profiles, and can also clad existing steel or softwood beams so they read as solid oak.
Bespoke Oak Joinery
Alongside structural work, our workshop produces bespoke oak joinery: doors, windows, staircases, mantels, garden gates and internal features. For fine joinery we generally use air-dried oak rather than green oak, because the lower moisture content means less movement once installed.