Expertly Crafted Stand-alone Oak Framed Garages

Whether a classic Roller or a modern Range, your treasured possessions deserve a home. A bespoke oak-framed garage is the perfect solution for your pride and joy.

So let your imagination run wild. We build each bespoke oak framed garage from scratch so you can design it to your unique specifications. Want a timber-framed triple garage? Or maybe a single-bay garage? You can even create a garage with a room above, for storage or that gym you've always craved. Simply put. There’s no garage out of bounds. Whatever the needs of you and your vehicles, we’ll create an oak garage to suit.

There are a lot of options to ponder over. Other extras we can supply are oak trusses, oak cladding, oak doors, oak windows and a range of joinery accessories to customise your design.

Regardless of the vehicle it’ll accommodate or its size, we understand quality is paramount. We only use the finest quality hand-picked fresh-sawn oak. Then our skilled craftsman shape the green oak garage using their collective years of know-how. The result? A monumental garage and a statement of architectural wonder that’ll stand proud on your property.

We assemble all oak garages once completed and code each piece with an identification code. By making each part identifiable, we save builders time and hassle during assembly when working with our drawings.

Once de-assembled and packaged into convinient kit form, we'll deliver your oak-framed garage to you for a fast, straightforward build. As all the joinery work is already complete, only a general builder is required for assembly. A general builder can also lay any foundations and brickwork before assembling the garage.

Not limited to private customers or individuals, we also supply builders, architects, designers, framers and wholesalers.

Oak Framed Garage Gallery

Here are a selection of images from previous projects we've supplied.

Using Our Garage Designer

The online garage designer allows you to create the perfect garage sculpted to your every need. With a range of controls, watch your oak garage take shape in real-time. Here, we'll discuss each control and how it sculpts your vision.

Garage Type

Type
The style of the oak garage determines the shape of the frame and roof. Here are the choices:

• Gable: A gable roof comprises two slanted sections that meet at a ridge point. This build is traditional with its triangular shape.
• Gable with Catslide: Using the same method of a gable roof, this choice comprises two sloping sections meeting at a ridge. But, one side has a catslide roof. A catslide roof continues its slope deeper than the other eave.
• Catslide: The catslide roof combines both hip and ridge with a catslide on one side.
• Hip & Ridge: A hip and ridge roof style has a horizontal ridge point. Yet, instead of extending the length of the building, the ridge slants outwards creating a hip.

Bays
You can pick 1 to 4 pre-set bays or use the custom button. Should you want more, use the custom number and input the number of desired bays. Each bay is 3m wide and your total garage size will increase or decrease depending on the number of bays.
Bays Size
Here you can adjust the bay width, depth and height. A single bay can measure between 3m and 4m in width, 5m to 6m in depth, and 2m to 2.5 in height.
Trusses
You can add trusses for gable garages of over one bay and without a roof room. By adding oak trusses, we'll supply them between each bay.
Thickness
The thickness relates to the cross-section diameter of posts and head plates. Sizes available are 150mm, 175mm and 200mm.

Roof Room

The roof room is only available for garages with a gable roof. If you select a roof room with a catslide, then the design will reset to a gable roof.

A roof room creates an extra living space within your garage. We'll supply the beams for you to create the floor joists and board ontop of, also included are the stairs up to the room and a single door for access. Selecting a roof room will increase the height of the garage.

Studding | Rafters

Studding

These are vertical strips of timber that are affixed to any partitions and the frame of the structure to provide a fixing point for wall coverage, such as cladding. You can select Oak or Softwood. You can also choose to have them supplied with mortice & tenon fixing or without. Instead you can choose to have them supplied loose for fixing onsite.

Rafters

Roof rafters are a structural component of the roof, rafters have a birdsmouth joint to be fixed onto the top plates and meet at the apex of the roof. Select either Oak or Softwood (this also controls the ridge beam).

Boarding | Battens | Roofing

Boarding

Fixed below the shingles and battens, boarding creates a uniform look to the roof. You wont see battens or shingles from inside your garage with boarding in place. The boarding control lets you decide between

Larch, Cedar or Oak, each with tongue and groove joinery. Select 'No boarding' if you want the underside of the battens to be visible or you'd like to source your own.

Battens

Battens run at a right angle to the rafters, creating a fixing point for shingles or tiles. You can choose between oak and softwood battens. Or select 'No Battens' if you wish to source your own.

Roofing

We supply untreated and treated cedar shingles. Treated shingles are a touch darker and adds approx 5 years onto their lifespan. Regardless of treatment, cedar shingles will develop a silver colouration from exposure to the sun's UV rays.

Select 'No Shingles' if you wish to supply your own tiles. Our structures can handle the weight of varying weight if you plan to use your own.

Sides | Partitions

Cladding

Cladding is the outer layer of your garage. The cladding control adds European Oak feather edge cladding to your garage. Oak ladding offers traditional aesthetic alongside the oak garage frame. We supply cladding for each side except the entrance to the garage.

Wood Store

The wood store control lets you add a covered, open-sided store to either side of your garage. If you've included a roof room, you can only install a wood store on the left side of the garage. This limitation is becasuse the access stairs to the roof room are on the right.

Partitions

When including partitions, we'll add studwork and oak feather edge partitions between each bay.

Garage Doors

Garage Doors

You can add garage doors to each bay of the garage. If you only want a door on a particular bay, untick the 'Door On Bay' control. Our oak doors are heavy-duty and made from high quality oak.

Ironmongery

Selecting the ironmongery control adds heavy-duty iron hinges to install onto garage doors. Select 'No Ironmongery' if you'd prefer to source your own hinges. Please note we don't include door handles with the iron hinges.

If you require any changes or features that aren't available above, please get in touch for a quote.

Checklist

Are you project managing the build of a timber-framed garage? The following is a checklist to help navigate the build. In this overview, the bold bullets are where we fit into the process.

Delivery of Your Oak Framed Garage

How long does it take your oak garage to arrive?

Once you've approved the design, we'll put your oak garage into production. We're now working on an approximate lead time of 9 - 11 weeks (from drawing sign off).

How Your Garage Will Arrive

Your oak framed garage will arrive in a kit form, packaged as per the below photograph. We'll band the pieces together and place them on a pallet. All the woodwork is complete and designed for easy assembly by a general builder. We'll include a 'Parts Identification Drawing' and label beams so you can find each part.

Want to see our bespoke oak garages take shape from start to finish? Previous customers have kindly sent in start-to-finish pictures of their oak garage build:

Why Use Oak?

Timber, more specifically, oak, is the perfect material for a garage.

Oak has been the preferred choice for architects, builders and designers, for generations.

More popular than ever, home renovation magazines are rife with buildings using oak. So why choose oak?

The look of oak is timeless and makes any building feel warm and inviting. Characterised by its distinctive grain, the pattern of oak adds to its beauty.

Other than stylish looks, oak is solid and dependable. Furthermore, we only use the highest grade oak available, meaning our oak structures stand the test of time. Generations to come will enjoy the charm of an oak garage.

It’s a common misconception that timber-framed buildings are cold. In fact, oak is a natural insulator. A case in point is housing in snowy environments. Timber-framed houses are a mainstay in places such as Canada and ski resorts in the Alps.

As a natural insulator, an oak framed garage, cladding, and insulations mean you won’t expose your prized motors to freezing conditions.

On the flip side, oak-framed buildings absorb less heat than masonry buildings. So during the summer heat, the oak garage will stay cool. Regardless of the weather, your classic cars are in a safe climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

We get plenty of questions regarding our oak garages. Here are the most common, if you're till unsure about anything. Call us, we're delighted to answer your queries.

Do I need planning permission to build an oak garage?

Not always. Commonly, one or two-bay oak framed garages don’t need planning permission. As a general rule, if they cover less than 30m2 of floor space and under 4.0m in ridge height, they tend to not need planning permission.

But we always recommend you to check with your local planning authority. Rules vary depending on your location and individual inspector. So for peace of mind, refer to the site below which offers advice:
https://www.gov.uk/planning-permission-england-wales

How much does it cost to build an oak garage?

The price of an oak garage depends on size and features. As you use the 3D oak garage designer, the price updates in real-time. So rest assured, we're transparent with our pricing.

You'll then need a builder to assemble the garage. Likewise, the size of the garage will decide the labour costs. Use the drawings so builders can offer a more exact quote. Why not shop around to get a few quotes before committing?

What if there is a problem with my oak garage kit?

We are meticulous with quality control. From the quality of our oak to the skilled carpentry, to the trial assembly. We have confidence in the abilities of our artisans. As the famous quote goes... "where you find quality, you will find a craftsman, not a quality-control expert."

Nevertheless, in the unlikely event, you find a problem with the kit which is our fault, we'll sort it out with efficiency and speed.

Is there anything else I'll need?

There are a few smaller items you'll need.

It's important to use the right nails for varying wood types. Read below for more information on the nails you'll need to fix rafters, battens and boarding.

Screws for the Common Rafters

Common rafters are a roof component. These are the diagonal beams set at intervals between the principal rafters on either end of the garage.

We'll supply oak dowels to hold together the main frame. We birdsmouth the rafters at one end, yet, you'll need stainless steel screws to secure them.

Why use screws made of stainless steel? It's important to use stainless steel when fixing oak. Oak has a high tannin content that corrodes non ferrous metals such as iron.

Links to 150mm stainless steel screws:

• Tradefix Direct
• Fastco
• Justthejobsupplies

Screws for the Battens and Optional Boarding

Battens are the horizontal running roof beams. The battens create a fixing point for tiles and shingles. Likewise, these need fixing with screws.

We recommend using 40mm stainless steel screws to fit your battens onto the rafters.

You can screw into softwood battens with ease. Yet, as oak is much harder, pre-drill the oak battens to make fixing the screws easier.

If you don't want to see battens and you're using boarding, you should also use 40mm stainless steel screws. The boarding fixes to the garage rafters below the battens. With boarding in place, you can then fix battens across the boarding.

Boarding has the potential to expand and contract with moisture. To limit the effects of moisture, please read the below information.

We recommend pre-drilling the boarding and holding it with the head of the screw so it has room to expand and contract. When fitting your boarding, don't butt it tight together. Leaving a small gap between the tongue and the groove joints allows for moisture movement.

Sealant for Optional Boarding

Boarding fits between the garage rafters and the battens and shingles. Seal the boarding before installation to limit the effects of moisture movement. Use a waterproof oil such as OSMO 420 protection oil and seal it all around. This will help prevent excess moisture absorbtion

Nails for the Shingle Roof if fitting to Treated Softwood Battens

Because cedar is a unique timber, you'll need a nail made of a different metal. When fixing cedar shingles to softwood battens, use Silicone Bronze ARS nails. Bronze nails are ideal because they won't react with the natural acidity of cedar.

Click here to download our leaflet on battens and shingles (pdf).

Links to Silicone Bronze ARS Nails 31mm x 1.8mm:

• JJ Roofing Supplies
• Roofing Superstore

Nails for the Shingle Roof if fitting to Oak Battens

If you're fixing cedar shingles to oak battens, you'll need different nails. We recommend stainless steel nails so the oak's tannin content doesn't erode them. Also, as oak is much harder than softwood, use thicker nails.

Click here to download our leaflet on battens and shingles (pdf).

Link to Stainless Steel Nails 30mm x 3.35mm:

• Roofing Superstore

Our Design Service

Do you need guidance with a bespoke garage design?

We're here every step of your journey. We want to use our experience and knowledge to help you build your dream oak garage.

There's a vast range of possibilities. So tell us your ambitions and we'll work with you to understand your requirements and set the wheels in motion.

We'll turn your vision into a reality, from the look of the oak garage to the engineering to ensure you get to experience your garage as long as possible.

We're happy to work with architects, builders, structural engineers or designers to create your oak garage.

Our professional design service uses state-of-the-art CAD drawing software. The intricate detail of the drawings makes sure you can use them for planning applications, building plans, and design models. You or your builder will use these drawings throughout the building process.

Our ethos is simple, continue to offer a unique design tailor-made to your requirements. Once erected, we strive for excellence and your oak garage will showcase elegance and peak craftsmanship for years to come.

Why Buy Your Garage From Oak Timber Structures Ltd

Here at Oak Timber Structures, our team has accumulated over 100 years of experience in the timber industry. Such knowledge is indispensable for creating a bespoke oak garage. Furthermore, we use our years of experience to help customers accomplish any oak gazebo. We are here at every step.

• High Quality oak products
• High Quality customer service

We are proud of the quality of our oak structures. From the grade of the European oak to the intricate detail in craftsmanship. We strive for the best in both product quality and customer relations.

The strongest and most elegant oak structures start with the best timber. But that's just the beginning. Working with timber, especially oak, requires skills and expertise. Bespoke to order we craft each oak garage to the highest standards.

Our passion for oak is at the heart of our inspiration. As Steve Jobs once said, "...the only way to produce great work is to love what you do".

Our innovative garage 3D designer and pricing matrix offers a tailored buying experience designing a bespoke oak garage. Watch your new timber garage design take shape as you alter dimensions and specs.

Kiss goodbye to random quotes. With instant and transparent pricing, you can watch the cost change as you alter the design. It's yet another way we strive to innovate and establish a tailored buying experience for our clients.

How To Order Your Oak Framed Garage

Ordering from Oak Timber Structures is straightforward. Nevertheless, our team is on hand to help throughout the process. Here are the simple steps to order a bespoke oak garage:

1. First, create the oak garage using the designer or send drawings to contact@oaktimberstructures.co.uk
2. For online orders, click ‘Add to Basket’.
3. Navigate to your shopping basket where you can checkout securely online. We accept all major credit cards excluding American Express (as image). If you run into any checkout issues, please contact us using the online chat or call us and we’ll talk you through the process. Alternatively, you can order over the phone.
4. We then produce technical drawings for you to sign off and gain approval from a structural engineer if needed. CAD drawings take approximately 2 - 5 working days to produce.
5. If you are unhappy with an aspect of the drawings, we encourage you to call and seek advice from our helpful and friendly staff. They’ll revise the drawings accordingly and send them back to you for re-approval.
6. Once signed off, we add your structure to the production queue and create it according to the stated lead times. During this time, many people use the approved drawings to get their groundwork in place if required.
7. Our skilled team assembles the oak garage to make sure there are no issues. This also allows us to code all components for seamless assembly. We then dismantle the garage and organise it into transportable kit form.
8. If you're running behind schedule, we're happy to store your structure for up to 2 to 3 weeks at no extra charge. Please note that we limit storage to this. As green oak dries, it shrinks. Shrinkage is normal. In fact, our skilled staff prepares your structure for shrinkage to fuse joints, making them tighter and more robust. Yet, after 2 to 3 weeks, joints can become misaligned and harder to assemble, so it's important to limit storage time.
9. We schedule delivery by liaising with you once your bespoke oak garage is complete.