Traditional carpentry is a skill that can only be perfected through years of training and working with timber.  By appreciating the value of craftsmanship, using traditional tools and skills, objects and building of enduring beauty and strength are created. 

Restoration carpentry is a very specialised skill, requiring a sound knowledge of the structure and stresses within a building.  New oak can be joined in to old oak, giving a repair that not only looks good but restores the strength of the building

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oak framed buildings, houses, garages, cart sheds, extensions, conservatories, garden rooms and other bespoke oak frames can be manufactured by hand in Normandy  to your requirements.  Using traditional methods, the oak frames are crafted to the highest standard.  With knowledge and carpentry skills that have been built up over many years,  you will enjoy a first class service and a building that is unparallelled in build quality. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We would be pleased if you were to browse our website, in which you will find examples of work completed, together with existing buildings from which you might glean some inspiration.  Our gallery also shows some fine examples of carving and intricate works, together with restoration work done on historic buildings, a very specialist skill requiring a high degree of craftsmanship.   Carved details in your frame will turn it from a stunning frame into an exceptionally stunning frame, increasing its beauty and the value of your home.  It does cost a bit more, but it is well worth the extra effort as it is something you will appreciate every day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Only traditional jointing methods are used, such as mortice and tenon, dovetails, bridle joints, etc. which are held together with hand made oak pegs, giving a frame that is both enduring and beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

This website has been built to show a portfolio of Mike Norton's work which ranges from garden rooms to manor houses.  Mike is currently working in association with Norton Timber Ltd and we are pleased to be able to showcase their work on our website.  Mike has been an oak framed carpenter for many years and has a wealth of experience with other framing companies as well as several years in self-employment.  Oak framing is one of the oldest crafts and we are passionate about using tradtional carpentry methods and the sustainability of oak framed buildings.

This website is intended as a showcase to give you some ideas and inspiration for your project, if we find a great idea or frame on the web we will list it and its source.  If any webdesigners or webowners wish their references to be removed, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Also, if you wish your project to be shown on here, again we would be happy to hear from you for inclusion. 

 

The high quality projects include:

Oak Framed Barns

Oak Framed Garden Rooms / Offices

Oak Framed Cart Sheds / Double Garage

Specialist Details in Oak, including Arches, Carvings, Architectural Details

Please see the details under the 'projects' drop down menu for futher examples of excellent work, including cottages, straw bale timber frames, carving details and oak frame houses. 

 

 

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