Drawings

All drawings prepared, whether for Planning or otherwise, allow for two minor amendments, with no further change. Additional drawings or new drawings will result in a change being made.

Timber Frame

The main structure of the building will be in Green Restoration Oak. This will comprise the main posts, curved braces (internal and external), tie beams and wall plates. Unless otherwise specified, the main structure will be 75% oak. The roof structure and infill panels will comprise softwood studs and rafters, secured together with galvanised nails. If the quotation states 100% oak, all the frame will be comprised of green oak. The main joints will be mortice and tennon, all traditionally pegged.

The oak frame will use 7" squared posts, not only to ensure sturdiness, but also to improve aesthetics. In addition, rather than covering the oak frame, it is exposed to the exterior, with the feather boarding inset between the frame itself

Structure

Unless otherwise specified, the oak frame will be exposed, with the feather edge boarding fitted between. All independent posts will sit on staddle stones, whilst all others will sit on three courses of brick exposed above ground.

Fireproofing

In certain circumstances, Building Regulations dictate that the feather edge boarding should be impregnated against 'surface spread of flame', please check your quotation for fire rated panels or contact us at Head Office for more details should you feel this is required.

Stain Marks

The oak timbers may show surface marks due to the natural tannin in the wood. These marks can be reduced using Oxalic Acid which is available on request. Rain water will continue to wash the frame over the course of time, with the marks disappearing completely.

Internal Fitting Out Works

Unless otherwise stated, no allowances have been made for internal fitting out works. This includes internal partitions and doors, insulation, plaster boarding, plastering, skirting boards, flooring, decoration or electrical or plumbing services.

Feather Edge Boarding

The feather edge boarding is 8" and is attached to the softwood panels, which are in turn attached to the oak frame. The board will be fixed with a minimum lap of 1.5".

Between the boards, the oak frame and the softwood infill panel, compriband will be used to ensure a weather tight seal. Where necessary, a breather membrane will be provided between the frame and the weatherboard (recommended for buildings greater than single storey). The feather edge boarding is treated and left as natural finish (unless otherwised specified) for the Client to stain to the colour of their choice.

Oak Cladding

Where oak boarding is specified, the boards will be the same dimensions, however we will fix the board with a minimum lap of 2" to allow for oak shrinkage. In time, the untreated boards will gain a natural silver grey colour. It should be noted that, as a natural characteristic, oak can split and turn with age; Oakwrights Country Buildings will not be held responsible for this.

Joinery

All joinery is made to a very high standard using quality hardwood / softwood. The garage doors are made using large timber sections to ensure a solid fit and secure environment. Ironmongery is not included in the price for doors.

Plant hire

Should the quotation include costing for plant hire, we reserve the right to amend these costings once a plant hire representative has visited the site to determine access and suitability.