The Process

Sackville Oak Frames design and build oak frame buildings specific to the clients' needs and site requirements, we listen to our clients and advise only where necessary.

We believe in delivering a solution to the brief that works for the client in every sense and fits how they live and work.
We will work with you throughout the entire process and welcome your input at every stage. …
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Design and planning an oak frame building

At Sackville Oak Frames, we work closely with clients, architects and structural engineers from the very start of your oak frame house or extension.

We specialise in traditional oak frame construction and aim to be involved early in the design and planning phase. This helps shape practical, workable timber frame layouts.
While we value working with architects, we also attend site meetings and design workshops to plan …
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Building Oak Frames

Sackville Oak Frames is a small team of dedicated and experienced craftsmen. We are involved at every stage of the process.

With a real passion for oak frame construction, we create and build both traditional and contemporary oak framed buildings.
Each oak frame begins with a layout of ‘imaginary planes’ - vertical elevations, cross frames and floor levels. Every beam is carefully selected and graded for its …
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Finishing an Oak Frame

Frame raising is the most exciting part of the build for all concerned.

Once frame raising begins, the oak frame building will begin to reveal itself for the first time, allowing all to see where the workshop hours have gone!
Once the oak frame has been raised completely, the final pegging up can be done and when finished, the culmination of months of hard work is usually accompanied …
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