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  • An L-shaped house.

    The initial site

    To avoid costly redesigns, it is best to involve us at the onset of the design stage.  Our objective is always to ensure the process has been efficiently communcated and accurately costed.

  • The foundations for an extension.

    Foundations are laid

    Once the frame and building design has been integrated and structural approval has been gained, the builder can make a start accurately setting out the foundations.

  • Dwarf walls, ready for an oak frame extension to rest on them.

    Walls are built

    The dwarf walls are bult carefully while the frame is being prepared in the workshop.

  • Scaffolding for the construction of an oak framed extension.

    Scaffolding is erected

    Access scaffolding is erected to enable safe working platforms for the carpenters whilst they erect the frame, and for the following trades.

  • A partially raised oak frame.

    We start assembling the frame.

    Once the site levels and dimensions have been checked, the frame raising begins.  The joints are put together and for now they are held in place with metal pins and temporary softwood struts.

  • The construction of an oak frame, on site.

    The frame raising progresses.

    Now that the wall frames have been raised, the cross-frame braces and tie beams are dropped into place with a crane.  The structure is like a box and is rigid enough to support the roof trusses.

  • An oak frame after raising, but before the extension is finished.

    Completed frame

    The frame has been raised.  We check it's position, level and plumb before the cleft oak pegs are driven home and trimmed.  The Timber Frame Company team have now completed their part of the project.

  • An oak frame, ready for sandblasting.

    Frame finishes

    The recently erected oak frame has been covered in a protective layer of builder's plastic in order to keep the frame dry.  The frame will soon be sandblasted, which will clean it and leave an even colour and texture.  It is vital to keep the sandblasted frame dry to preserve the finish.

  • An oak framed roof with exposed insulation.

    Insulating the roof

    The roof is being closed in and the insulation has been fitted.  The frame must remain weather tight to prevent tannin washout from staining the recently cleaned frame.

  • Direct glazing being fitted to the roof of an oak framed extension.

    Direct glazing

    Direct glazing is fitted to the roof.

  • A partially constructed roof, showing the battens and lead flashing.

    Roof finishes

    The lead flashing is being fitted ahead of the battens and tiles.

  • A lead-lined valley between a house and an extension that is being built.

    Lead valley

    The stepped lead-lined valley has been formed between the new extension and the existing house.

  • Internal clsoed panels ready for plastering.

    Interior panels

    The internal closed panels have had their plasterboard fitted to the ceiling and walls and have been prepared for plastering.

  • Exposed underfloor heating, before the floor is finished.

    Underfloor heating

    The pipework loop and manifold is fitted on top of an insulated floor slab.

  • A newly screed and plastered extension during construction.

    Plastering and screed

    The floor screed is laid over the pipework, which will act like a big radiator and the plasterboard panels have now been plastered.

  • A newly laid stone floor, ready for pointing.

    Floor covering

    The stone tiles are laid out in position.

  • An empty oak framed extension.

    Nearly there!

    The building is nearing completion and is already becoming a light and airy space.

  • Lounge furniture in a new oak framed garden room.

    The completed room.

    Now the furniture is moved in and the room feels like home.

  • A recently finished oak framed exension, ready for the garden to be landscaped.

    The garden recovers

    Now the builder's have finished, the garden can be landscaped and recover from the works.  There are more images of the completed project in our portfolio.

  • An L-shaped house.
  • The foundations for an extension.
  • Dwarf walls, ready for an oak frame extension to rest on them.
  • Scaffolding for the construction of an oak framed extension.
  • A partially raised oak frame.
  • The construction of an oak frame, on site.
  • An oak frame after raising, but before the extension is finished.
  • An oak frame, ready for sandblasting.
  • An oak framed roof with exposed insulation.
  • Direct glazing being fitted to the roof of an oak framed extension.
  • A partially constructed roof, showing the battens and lead flashing.
  • A lead-lined valley between a house and an extension that is being built.
  • Internal clsoed panels ready for plastering.
  • Exposed underfloor heating, before the floor is finished.
  • A newly screed and plastered extension during construction.
  • A newly laid stone floor, ready for pointing.
  • An empty oak framed extension.
  • Lounge furniture in a new oak framed garden room.
  • A recently finished oak framed exension, ready for the garden to be landscaped.