Oak Roof Trusses

Oak roof trusses exuding elegance style and character an oak roof truss or feature truss adds the wow factor to any new build or extension.

Oak roof trusses.

Oak beams used in traditional timber frame construction have been used in the uk for hundreds of years. Traditionally the main concern was the ability of the structure itself to bear the weight of the roof above. Sometimes the roof construction is constructed from steel and therefore oak trusses can be supplied for cosmetic reasons and still provide that wow factor. An oak roof is formed with trusses and purlins which are the visible and dominant feature transferring the weight of the roof onto the walls.

There are many styles of oak trusses that is why we have put together our roof truss design guide to help you decide. While we don t have a showroom you re more than welcome to visit us by appointment. Our workshop and offices are in rural west berkshire just south of newbury. Today we not only use oak beams for oak framed houses but we are building oak porches and vestibules oak framed garages and carports extending our homes with oak garden rooms summer rooms orangeries and gazebos and even housing our horses in timber framed stables.

Oak timber structures provides bespoke expertly crafted structural and decorative exposed oak trusses. See more king post oak trusses. With over 50 years of experience supplying large multi family and commercial developments single family track and custom homes agricultural buildings stark truss has the resources to provide expertise to almost any. There are 3 main types of truss used in the industry.

They have a strong presence and give a traditional natural look to your roof space. Oak trusses have been used in some of the grandest buildings throughout history and bring feelings of warmth and elegance to any home. King post raised tie and queen post. There are two main factors that dictate the design of roof trusses strength and appearance.

Oak roof trusses and oak roof rafters can add enormous long term value to building developments. Oak trusses are normally used as a structural element in the design and build of a roof. All of our oak roof trusses are handmade in green oak using traditional construction methods and mortise and tenon joints.