Traditional Construction
Oak Frame & Architectural Timber Division
Oak frames by English Timber are not simply structural elements — they are crafted legacies rooted in tradition, precision, and enduring strength.
Each frame we produce is meticulously designed, sourced, and made by our team of specialist craftsmen.
THE LEGACY OF CRAFT
Our oak frame structures are legacies of craft. Every beam is selected, milled, shaped, and joined by English Timber craftsmen using traditional English methods and precision tools. No subcontractors. No shortcuts.
THE PROCESS FROM FOREST TO FRAME
From consultation and design to timber recovery, milling, and installation — every step is handled by our team, ensuring quality and integrity throughout the build.
THE COMPLETE PROCESS
01
CONSULTATION & DESIGN
- Personal project meetings
- Full structural plans
- 3D visuals and scheduling
02
TIMBER SELECTION & RECOVERY
- Inspection and documentation of oak
- Sustainable English woodland sourcing
- Fallen & storm-damaged tree recovery
03
MILLING & PREPARATION
- Transport to Isle of Wight yard
- Precision milling to specification
- Controlled air-drying and storage
04
CRAFT, INSTALLATION & LEGACY
- Traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery
- Careful on-site installation
- Brass plaque engraved with origin
PROVENANCE & RECORD
Every completed frame receives a solid brass plaque engraved with its origin, project details, and date of completion — a permanent testament to its creation.
Documentation accompanies each plaque, forming the official provenance dossier for the structure.
FROM STRUCTURE TO DETAIL
SCOPE OF WORK
Full property frameworks, roofs, trusses, extensions, porches, pergolas, carports, and bespoke timber structures.
HERITAGE RESTORATION
Respectful repair, renewal, and extension of existing historical frames.
BESPOKE COMPONENTS
Doors, windows, staircases, and interior timbercraft designed to match your oak frame.
MATERIAL TRACEABILITY
Every piece of timber is documented from woodland to build — traceable and certified.