Can I arrange a site visit?
Certainly. Contact the office for a no-obligation appointment to discuss your project.
Do I need planning permission for my oak barn? And do you help with planning?
We always advise clients to check with their local planning office, especially if the property is listed or in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Area of Scientific Interest or National Park. It is also dependant on the size of the building and the proposed location on the property. For example if the proposed building is to have a ridge height of above 4 metres, is over 30m sq and is closer to the front boundary that the dwelling. There are many restrictions on planning but we can assist you in both your planning application and Building Regulations (if they apply) for a set fee.
Do your oak framed buildings comply with Building Regulations?
All our oak framed buildings and groundwork comply with Building Regulations.
Do your oak framed buildings comply with Fire Regulations?
The most common requirements for Fire Protection on oak frame buildings are boundary location and two-storey structures. The supporting oak framework in our two-storey buildings is above structural requirement meaning it will achieve the 30 minutes charring time required by current Fire Regulation. This is standard practice with Jefferies Oak Construction, but often ignored by other timber-framing companies. Trying to comply with Fire Regulations retrospectively can be very costly.
Do you manage the whole project?
Yes. We prefer to take on everything from the groundworks through to power and water services. This way we know the work is completed to our high standards and on time.
Do you pre-construct the oak buildings from kits?
We cut all our barns to order most of which are based on standard module sizes. As we cut all our oak frames ourselves we are always happy to tailor our services precisely to our clients' individual needs, cutting bespoke frames ranging from small garden structures to oak-framed houses.
Do you cut the oak and make the barn on site?
The oak is cut to size in our workshop. The timber is then delivered to site and the frame erected often within a week resulting in a fast, clean and efficient job.
Do you do a supply only kit?
Due to the complexity of frame erection and the tools that are required, we do not offer this option.
Do you offer a guarantee?
We offer a 5-year guarantee on all our oak timberwork (excluding damage caused by exceptional weather conditions). Oak and softwood is a natural material and may split or shake during drying. Depending on climate conditions, it may also shrink or expand. None of this represents any long-term adverse effect on quality.
Do you use oak cladding?
We can provide oak cladding but experience has shown us that a thick softwood cladding out performs oak cladding, which is expensive and splits easily.
Certainly. Contact the office for a no-
Do I need planning permission for my oak barn? And do you help with planning?
We always advise clients to check with their local planning office, especially if the property is listed or in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Area of Scientific Interest or National Park. It is also dependant on the size of the building and the proposed location on the property. For example if the proposed building is to have a ridge height of above 4 metres, is over 30m sq and is closer to the front boundary that the dwelling. There are many restrictions on planning but we can assist you in both your planning application and Building Regulations (if they apply) for a set fee.
Do your oak framed buildings comply with Building Regulations?
All our oak framed buildings and groundwork comply with Building Regulations.
Do your oak framed buildings comply with Fire Regulations?
The most common requirements for Fire Protection on oak frame buildings are boundary location and two-
Do you manage the whole project?
Yes. We prefer to take on everything from the groundworks through to power and water services. This way we know the work is completed to our high standards and on time.
Do you pre-
We cut all our barns to order most of which are based on standard module sizes. As we cut all our oak frames ourselves we are always happy to tailor our services precisely to our clients' individual needs, cutting bespoke frames ranging from small garden structures to oak-
Do you cut the oak and make the barn on site?
The oak is cut to size in our workshop. The timber is then delivered to site and the frame erected often within a week resulting in a fast, clean and efficient job.
Do you do a supply only kit?
Due to the complexity of frame erection and the tools that are required, we do not offer this option.
Do you offer a guarantee?
We offer a 5-
Do you use oak cladding?
We can provide oak cladding but experience has shown us that a thick softwood cladding out performs oak cladding, which is expensive and splits easily.
