Oak Roof Trusses

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.

Oak roof trusses.

Oak beams used in traditional timber frame construction have been used in the uk for hundreds of years. Oak timber structures provides bespoke expertly crafted structural and decorative exposed oak trusses. Our workshop and offices are in rural west berkshire just south of newbury. 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. Traditionally the main concern was the ability of the structure itself to bear the weight of the roof above. While we don t have a showroom you re more than welcome to visit us by appointment. 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. There are two main factors that dictate the design of roof trusses strength and appearance. There are many styles of oak trusses that is why we have put together our roof truss design guide to help you decide. Roof truss d tied king post roof truss 4m 1 320 5m 1 540 6m 1 870 7m 2 420 this is one of the most commonly used oak trusses that gives good stability and works well with a number of the raised tied oak roof trusses.

Stark truss founded in 1963 is a leading manufacturer and supplier of wood components for the construction industry. 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. King post raised tie and queen post. 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.

There are 3 main types of truss used in the industry. See more king post oak trusses. Sometimes the roof construction is constructed from steel and therefore oak trusses can be supplied for cosmetic reasons and still provide that wow factor.