Oak Garages by Timberpride
British Oak Framed Buildings
British Oak Framed Buildings by Timberpride
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Oak Framed Garage

Oak frame buildings are so much more than one of the most ecological, beautiful and durable structures money can buy. They are exceptional value for money compared to most modern construction techniques. Here at Timberpride we're passionate about creating organic spaces from natural oak, a practice humans have been doing for thousands of years.

Oak Framed Garage

Artisan Crafted Oak Garages UK

When you’ve decided to have an oak framed garage, oak framed car port, barn or home office it’s not about choosing a pre-designed template. Our bespoke oak garages at Timberpride come in all guises, single bay double bay, triple bay or more.

Each customers’ requirements are different, for example you may want a unique shape or size, additional build-in storage or first floor accommodation above the building.

Barns can be all shapes and sizes and put to myriad uses; stables, storage, workshops and party venues to name a few. Your oak garage or outbuilding needs to fit in with your property and do the job you want. That’s why all our oak framed garages are unique and custom built by our artisan carpenters to fit your requirements.

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Single Storey or First Floor Accommodation

Understanding the purpose of the rooms on the first floor will aid in deciding which truss will be used. If you imagine if the space is going to be used simply for storage, headroom and design aesthetics aren’t critical elements for construction. However if you’re seeking to have a granny annex or invest in an Airbnb, natural light, space and architecture are more of a priority - because granny is worth it. We’re able to offer a plethora of truss designs at a variety of price points to find the best solution for your bespoke garage.


Single storey garages and outbuildings will generally have a vaulted roof space, so the whole structure is visible from underneath. This could be an honest traditional cart shed structure or a much more ornate frame, depending on how important the view looking up is to you.

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Single Storey Oak Framed Garages

Single Storey Oak Garages

When the space is only required for ground access, a single storey bespoke oak framed garage can be a wonderful addition to your home. A 2 or 3 bay abreast garage building doesn’t just have to be used to shelter vehicles though. When considering a garage it’s important to think about the extra storage space you can gain.

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Two Storey Oak Framed Garages

By designing your garage with the appropriate roof trusses you can create a first floor space perfect for use as an office, leisure or storage. Windows are easily added and the finished room can have excellent thermal ratings for use as a home office of leisure.

Doors, Windows & External Staircases for your Garage

Thought about a staircase? A lot of garages and barns use external staircases as having them internally can use more room than imagined both up and downstairs. Internal staircases are often cheaper as they're able to utilise thinner timber due to not having to withstand the elements of the outdoors like outdoor staircases. Let us know your ideas and we'll happily work with you to come up with the perfect design to both maximise space and longevity.

Everything is bespoke

We listen to our clients and ask questions to help us understand what you want to achieve with your bespoke oak garage. We can then start the project by designing oak frame garages, oak carports or outbuildings that fit with your brief be it design led, budget sensitive or a fine balance between the two.

Oak Framed Garage Design

All oak garages are unique, so we design the frame drawing until you’re satisfied and there is normally a comfortable balancing point between design and budget. This is one of Timberpride’s greatest strengths, and there are infinite possibilities you can choose from designing oak garages, oak framed car ports and many more practical and beautifully designed oak framed buildings.

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Extras to consider for your Oak Garage

What is fixed face glazing?

We glaze our oak framed garages using air-dried English oak cover boards to clamp the glass in place, forming a weathertight seal by compressing closed cell memory foam between the oak and the glass. Having a small degree of flexibility in the method, the timber can move up to 6mm without causing bending stress on the glass.

The benefit of this glazing method is the complete coverage of the internal mortise and tenon joints, shielding them from outside weather conditions.

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Bespoke Oak Joinery

Finish your oak frame garage with a pair of solid oak doors, fitted and  complete with ironmongery.  For your oak framed extension choose bespoke, hand made bi fold doors, glazed, hung and complete with beautiful ironmongery sourced and hand made in Britain.

Our traditional hand made joinery is available exclusively when we make you the oak frame of your choice.

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External Staircases

External staircases are a popular choice as they don’t waste any internal space. Fully bespoke designs mean we can customise elements such as treads, risers, handrails and balustrades to satisfy building regulations as well as the aesthetic needs of your oak framed garage. We can design the perfect oak staircase, maybe even incorporating a balcony for a sunset tipple.

Weather durable and aesthetically beautiful, a bespoke oak staircase will last for generations and remain strong.

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External Oak Staircases by Timberpride

Why Choose Timberpride for Your New Oak Framed Garage?

At Timberpride, we bring over 25 years of expertise to every oak frame building we create. Here’s what sets us apart.

  • Our oak frames are made by hand, using traditional jointing techniques to ensure the joints are as strong and stable as possible.
  • We know exactly where each and every tree used in our oak beams came from. We source our oak exclusively from British woodlands with forest health and sustainability management plans in place.
  • Our commitment to structural quality is backed by industry-leading certifications, including UKCA Marking, Q Mark, and Visual Strength Grading for Hardwood, ensuring every timber framed garage we create meets the highest standards. 
  • Every frame is made from green oak, carefully graded to D30 or D40 standards for strength and reliability
  •  We don’t waste any timber in our oak buildings. Even the smallest offcuts find purpose—fueling our biomass boiler, which heats our workshop, office, and kiln. 
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Case Study

The oak-framed garage in rural Gloucestershire was a bespoke creation tailored to car enthusiast Kevin’s needs. Featuring a 2 ½ bay design with a first floor spanning two bays and a half-bay open to the ridge, the garage seamlessly integrated a car workshop flooded with natural light. A key highlight was the solid oak staircase, meticulously handcrafted by Timberpride, providing access to a double guest bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.

A Stunning Result

Kevin’s preference for durability and quality led him to Timberpride, where the staircase’s thick oak components fulfilled his vision, ensuring longevity and robustness. Ultimately, the garage not only maximised space and accommodated height restrictions but also fulfilled the dream of guest accommodation above, alongside serving as the perfect workshop space for car enthusiasts and even leaving room for a gym.

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Why Use Oak for Your Garage?

The benefits of oak framed garages, from Alec and Victoria Golesworthy.

“Over our time we’ve built many garages with oak, with the structure lending itself to having a secondary floor above the main parking bay, our customers are always left happy. With every oak garage produced to order, the levels of bespoke construction are limited only by your imagination.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Timber framing is a highly flexible construction technique, arguably not as much as steel and concrete. However, timber frames, especially oak frames, will always last longer than steel, look nicer than steel, usually cost less than steel, and the environmental impact of an oak structure is exponentially better than the eco disaster that is concrete and steel.

No potential home buyer has ever viewed a property and said ”Wow, what a beautiful steel and concrete garage!” – it’s at this point some people realise the logic of spending less on something nicer.

Strictly speaking, you don’t need building regulation approval for a space that will never be lived or worked in. However, many people decide to build a garage to building regulation standards (and photograph the process) just in case they decide to convert it into accommodation at some point in the future.

It’s really useful to start with a clear idea of what you want your building to look like and to understand your budget. Balancing these two factors is key to a successful build. 

However, you should avoid spending too much time and money on your oak framed garage plans before confirming if they are permissible. The first step is to check your permitted development rights, as it might be possible to build without planning permission. In most cases, though, you will need permission. A planning consultant can advise whether permission is necessary and what designs are likely to be approved. With this information, we can design and cost your building so that the design sought for planning approval matches your vision and budget.

Many people prioritise the car over the garage it sits in, opting for the simplest possible structure to minimise costs. However, others prefer a classic, authentic building reminiscent of a traditional cart shed, complete with visible curved wind braces and a vaulted roof featuring king post trusses. Those seeking beauty might choose designs with a gable roof, shaped posts, numerous curves, and ornate carvings and chamfers on visible faces. The prevailing design trend emphasises individuality — why build someone else’s dream?

Most oak framers prefer to construct frames that are fully self-supporting, meaning they do not rely on any other structure for support, regardless of whether they are freestanding or attached. We can attach a frame to the house if it saves money; however, a freestanding frame must always provide its own rigidity and strength. This requires a full contingent of braces, and both gable ends must be fully framed, which is inherently more attractive. Additionally, a detached garage will need to have electricity, water, and drainage systems built in, as it cannot simply be connected to the existing house.