Oak Roof Trusses

Oak trusses have been used in some of the grandest buildings throughout history and bring feelings of warmth and elegance to any home.

Oak roof trusses.

All of our oak roof trusses are handmade in green oak using traditional construction methods and mortise and tenon joints. There are many styles of oak trusses that is why we have put together our roof truss design guide to help you decide. 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. Stark truss founded in 1963 is a leading manufacturer and supplier of wood components for the construction industry.

Oak timber structures provides bespoke expertly crafted structural and decorative exposed oak trusses. There are two main factors that dictate the design of roof trusses strength and appearance. 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. 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 vaulted ceilings with oak roof trusses and roof rafters create a striking visual effect and a sense of height space and luxury making your home a stunning place to live whilst adding value to your property. Traditionally the main concern was the ability of the structure itself to bear the weight of the roof above. 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.

Oak roof trusses and oak roof rafters can add enormous long term value to building developments. 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. Oak beams used in traditional timber frame construction have been used in the uk for hundreds of years.

See more king post oak trusses. Oak trusses are normally used as a structural element in the design and build of a roof. While we don t have a showroom you re more than welcome to visit us by appointment.