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Consultation
We work closely with you, your architect or contractor to ascertain your needs. We do this by asking pertinent questions with regards your own particular project or task no matter how large or small
Specification
We are then able to specify the correct material for your task and issue a fully detailed quotation that explains what is required.
Production
When you agree with the details, we will enter your order into production and closely monitor the manufacturing process to maintain a high level of quality
Installation
If we are installing your finished product, we will continue a level of communication and work around your commitments where possible
After Care
Now the finished goods are installed, we offer after care that is second to none including all the advise and help you need to maintain the new addition/s to your home
Formed in June 1997, we started supplying the trade with reclaimed bricks. This developed into reclaimed oak beams and other complimentary items. Over time we recognised the market required a more professional company to service the needs of individuals and businesses alike. Our current staff have 50 years experience between them and everyone understand the need to put the customers first!
Richard Penny
Richard formed the company after a varied career background. He was aircrew in the RAF, worked for American Express, the Halifax, and other financial background institutions. His hobbies include cars, motorcycles and flying.
Sarah Penny
Sarah has been with company for over ten years and takes care of all administrative duties and general day to day paperwork. Her hobbies and interests include horse riding, reading and her trusted companion, bonny, our cocker spaniel dog.
Phil Wheelhouse
Phil joined the company in 2004 and is a fully qualified cabinet maker and joiner. Phil started as the Sales and Development Manager and was responsible for creating new products that complimented the current range of oak floors and doors. He was promoted to General Manager in 2009. HIs hobbies include photography, motorbikes and mountaineering.
Kevin Watson
He knowledge of timber, customer services skills and general organisation is always apparent on a daily basis. Kevin is normally your first point of contact when entering the showroom or making a telephone call, you can’t miss him, he's 6 foot 3!
Kevins interests include Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and his trusty xbox360.
Peter James
Pete is our longest serving employee and has many responsibilities such as the cleaning and shaping of air dried and reclaimed oak beams. Pete spends a good deal of time making sure he selects the right beam and finishes it as requested. He also delivers customers orders and other day to day duties.
Darren Richards
Daz has been with company since 2007 and specialises in the heavy oak structures such as oak trusses, porches, galleries, car ports and many others. Daz is also a qualified joiner and brings with him a great deal of skill and experience in these areas. Other area of expertise include floor laying and general joinery work. He enjoys fishing, fishing and fishing.
Joe Hughes
Joe joined the company in early 2009 to manufacture oak internal doors, RSJ covers and other general joinery duties. He is fanatical about creating your order exactly as required and take a great deal of pride in his work. His interests include motorbikes, camping and good old DIY.
A comprehensive account of a large nineteenth century barn conversion.
We show the construction over nearly 3 years of how oak products can be
used in such an environment.
Some amusing and true stories accompany this summary of the barn project.