Oak Porches

Oak Framed Porches

When you, your family and your guests approach your home, it’s the porch that creates the first impression. Its beauty will give you all a very special experience.

The term ‘green oak’ means timber that is new and unseasoned, so it is easier to craft. Over the years, it dries into its own characterful pattern, and no two beams are the same. Your oak porch will last for generations.

You might want to use the porch as a magnificent extension in its own right; a lofty and airy atrium. Or maybe you are after a simpler structure – something that adds an extra dimension to the front of the house, perhaps with a screen to bring light into your home.

Tell us about what you want to achieve; and we will design you the oak porch of your dreams, so you feel a sense of pride every time you walk up to your front door.

OUR PROCESS

From concept to completion, our team supports your oak framed journey at every stage

Planning Design Build After service

Planning

When we come to survey your property, we start by listening to you. We discover how you envisage your property will look, as well as how you plan to use your new space. We will talk foundations, size, position, insulation, glazing, security and more, to ensure every detail is covered. We adhere strictly to UK building regulations throughout, and advise on feasibility. If you need planning permission, we will play our role in helping you to gain it.

Design

Once we have a really clear idea of your vision, we set about designing your unique masterpiece. We create drawings to demonstrate our thinking and discuss these with you. We work out which frame types to use, and what kind of traditional joints will be the most effective and aesthetically pleasing. We decide the style of trusses needed to do the best job, how to insulate your space, and the most compatible roofing style.

Build

We take responsibility for all works, including groundworks, electricals, plumbing, glazing and finishing. At the start of the building process, we select every piece of green oak timber individually, by size and by understanding how it needs to perform within the whole structure. We use only traditional carpentry tools and techniques, laying out the pieces like a jigsaw beforehand, matching pieces to perfection. All cutting is done by hand, and we use traditional oak pegs to join each part of the oak frame, so they can mature and settle into their own unique form.

After service

One of the best things about green oak is that as it matures it dries out, becoming more and more beautiful with its own unique identity. It will not shrink in length, so the structure will remain solid for many hundreds of years. You may have concerns however, and we are always on hand to offer advice. You will probably need to redecorate after around two years, when the building has settled and we can organise this for you if you wish. We tend to stay in touch with our customers over the years.

Inspirational gallery

Explore our inspiring gallery to envision your green oak masterpiece, perfect for sharing with your loved ones

Testimonials

What our clients are saying

“We couldn’t be more delighted with our new oak-framed porch—it’s truly transformed the entrance to our bungalow. From the outset, James and his team at Green Oak Building Company were a pleasure to work with. They listened carefully to our ideas and brought them to life with such skill and attention to detail. The jowl post design adds a touch of elegance and character that perfectly complements the traditional charm of our home. The exposed oak beams and pitched roof not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also provide a sheltered space that is functional but also really inviting. Very happy with a job well done!”
Mr. and Mrs. Smith