Oak Frame Extensions
Using the beautiful and natural grain of oak wood, we can create an extension to your home that is at one with the peaceful tranquillity of your garden. Our first step is always to visit your home, which allows us to survey the space and discuss your ideas and requirements in person. We can advise on the best options to create additional living space while maximising your garden.
Foxtail Oak: The Premier Oak Frame Company
At Foxtail Oak, we pride ourselves on being the leading oak frame company, delivering expertly crafted Welsh Oak Frames that marry traditional techniques with modern design practices. Our talented team of skilled carpenters and expert designers breathe life into your vision, transforming it into a unique oak frame addition for your home.
Blending indoor and outdoor spaces
Showcasing Our Expertise
Explore some of our team's favourite projects, including The Avenue, a fully glazed oak garden room, and Duffryn Mawr, an intricate combination of oak and glass. From a multi-level pergola at Ullenhall to a multi-use log store at Bryn Heulog, our portfolio reflects the diversity and quality of our work.
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Oak: A Premium Building Material
Choosing oak as a building material contributes to reducing your carbon footprint and ensures a timeless aesthetic appeal. Our insulated panels, combined with amounts of glazing tailored to your preferences, resulting in contemporary structures that maximise natural light. Choose from various door options, including bi-fold, French, and double doors, all constructed to the highest quality standards.
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Our garden is so important to us, my husband is forever gardening. The conservatory that Foxtail created for us is perfect! We basically get to enjoy our garden 24/7
- Tash & Matt
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Typically, adding an oak frame extension may fall under ‘permitted development rights,’ which means you won’t need planning permission. However, some exceptions exist, especially if you’re in a conservation area or your property is listed. It’s always best to consult with local planning authorities before beginning work.
Oak is a highly sustainable and eco-friendly building material. It acts as a ‘carbon sink’, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere as it grows and then locking it away even after it’s been turned into timber. As such, building with oak can significantly reduce your carbon footprint.
Oak is a premium building material that combines beauty, strength, and durability. It is resistant to decay and provides excellent insulation properties. Furthermore, the aesthetic appeal of an oak frame building is unmatched, with its unique grain patterns and warm tones.
Flat roofs are entirely possible with oak frame extensions and can provide a sleek, contemporary look to your extension. They also allow for adding roof lights or glazed gables to increase natural light in your structure.
If you’re wondering about the cost of an oak frame extension, it can vary wildly based on several factors including size, design, finish, and location. As a rough estimate though, in the UK, you can generally expect to pay from around £2,500 per square meter. This can change due to changing goods pricing, location and finishing, but should help give you a very rough guide price.
The timeframe for constructing an oak frame building will depend on the complexity and size of the project. However, typically, the process can take a few weeks for a simple garden structure to several months for a whole oak-framed house.