Case Study

Oak Sling Braced Extension Frame in Farnham

Location

Situated in the rural hamlet of Dippenhall, Farnham, Surrey

The property

The property is a new build home surrounded by fields with far stretching views over Farnham town. Built to a very high standard by JRB Building Ltd we were subcontracted to fabricate and install this oak frame.

The process

1 -

Design drawings by Foundations Architects were provided and a preliminary fee for our works was offered and accepted.

2 -

On this occasion, John Wilson from Foundations Architects visited the workshop to discuss the incorporation of decorative chamfer details and peg locations to complement the historic oak frames within the village.

3 -

A timber list was provided and approved, the oak was then sourced and delivered to our workshop and the build commenced.

4 -

The oak frame was fabricated using traditional jointing techniques and the curved sling braces were shaped with our specialist machinery.

5 -

Upon completion, the frame was disassembled and transported to site.

6 -

The frame was erected within a day with the help of a crane.

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