Verandas and porches
Green Oak timber framed entrance porch
This traditional cruck timber framed truss makes a perfect grand entrance for the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery at Lostwithiel.
The huge curved cruck blades were made from the two halves of a carefully selected naturally curved English Oak and are jointed together with a naturally curved Oak tie beam and collar
Photo by Rowan Katy Photography
Green oak timber framed Queen Post entrance porch
This timber framed jointed and pegged green oak porch with a Queen Post truss forms the entrance to the beautiful inner garden area at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery in Lostwithiel.
Photo by Rowan Katy Photography
Green oak timber framed glazed porch
This green oak porch works as a welcoming atrium for this barn conversion. It is double glazed with toughened Argon filled 24mm glass.
Glazing on a green oak timber frame: Onsite glazing carpentry is labour intensive and takes place ahead of the glass installation. Oak cover boards are cut to size and the glass is fitted, before the cover boards are fixed with stainless steel screws.
Green oak timber framed glazed roof covered veranda
A green oak jointed and pegged timber framed veranda with a glass roof (installed later), a partially enclosed glazed all weather dining area and an open sided barbecue area.
Green oak timber framed glass roof covered veranda
‘This is a simple green oak timber framed veranda with a glazed roof. No bracing was needed in this frame as it is secured to the house on two sides.
It is advisable to keep upright timber posts which are exposed to the elements at least 200mm above the ground level. This allows the timber to dry out and minimises the extent of the ‘splash’ zone where rain will splash up from the ground. The ‘boots’ that we use most often are galvanised or stainless steel feet for a contemporary look, or granite staddlestones, such as the ones used on this veranda, for a more traditional appearance.
Green oak timber framed covered veranda or conservatory
This green oak timber frame could either be fully glazed as a conservatory or, better still, fitted with an insulated roof for use all year around as a light filled living space
Green oak timber framed lean-to covered veranda
A simple green oak timber framed glazed veranda provides a lovely area for relaxing.
Green oak timber framed covered porch and barbecue shelter
This green oak timber frame provides a welcoming and spacious open porch leading to the front door and is large enough to also function as a sheltered entertainment and barbecue space.
Glazed green oak timber framed atrium with a green oak porch in Devon
This atrium provides a light filled connection between the two wings of a new build house in Devon, whilst the green oak porch supplies a touch of traditional character.
Timber framed porch kits
We make Green Oak or Douglas Fir jointed and pegged porches which are supplied as kits for installation by your builder, or we can offer an installation service in Devon & Cornwall.
