Oak and Douglas-Fir Timber Garage Kits
Whether you’re building a premium residential development, creating additional storage for a private client, or specifying a timber garage as part of a larger construction project, choosing the right supplier is just as important as choosing the right design.
We manufacture high-quality oak and Douglas-fir garage kits that help builders, contractors, architects and developers deliver exceptional results for their clients. Every frame is made to order using sustainably sourced timber, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern precision engineering to create structures that are attractive, durable, and straightforward to assemble.
High-Quality and Made to Client Specifications
Unlike many timber garage suppliers in the UK, we don’t believe one size fits all. Every project is manufactured to your exact requirements, allowing you to specify everything from the overall footprint and bay widths through to roofing options, openings and layouts. The result is a bespoke building that works perfectly for your client’s property while giving you confidence in the quality, accuracy, and performance of every component.
Manufactured to BM TRADA Q-Mark-equivalent standards, professionally timber-graded, and supplied with detailed assembly instructions, our garage kits are designed to make installation as efficient as possible while delivering the quality your clients expect.
Configure a Bespoke Timber Garage
In our online configurator, you’ll begin with one of our proven garage designs, before tailoring it to suit the exact requirements of your project. Whether you’re pricing work for a customer, developing plans alongside an architect, or refining a specification before ordering, it provides a simple way to explore the available options.
One Bay Garage Kits
Our oak frame one bay garages come with a choice of roof ends and either open or closed stores at the sides if required. We also offer three depth options.
Two Bay Oak Framed Garage Kits
Our oak frame two bay garages come with a choice of roof ends and either open or closed stores at the ends if required. We also offer eight depth options.
Three Bay Oak Framed Garage Kits
Our oak frame three bay garages come with a choice of roof ends and either open or closed stores at the ends if required. We also offer eight depth options.
Two Bay Garages with Room Above
Our oak frame two bay garage kits with room above are made from high quality green oak timbers and come with either open or closed end stores, a choice of roof ends and offer two depth options.
Three Bay Garages with Room Above
Our three bay garage kits with room above are made from high quality green oak timbers using traditional jointing techniques. They come with either open or closed end stores, a choice of roof ends and offer two depth options.
Four Bay Garages with Room Above
Our oak frame four bay garage kits with room above are made from high quality green oak timbers and come with either open or closed end stores, a choice of roof ends and offer two depth options.
Why We Choose Green Oak and Douglas-Fir
The quality of any timber frame garage starts long before manufacturing begins. That’s why we carefully select only premium structural timbers that deliver the strength, stability, and longevity expected from a high-quality building.
Green Oak
Green oak has been used in British construction for centuries and remains the material of choice for many traditional and contemporary oak-framed buildings. Its exceptional strength, natural durability, and distinctive character make it ideal for timber garages that are designed to become a permanent feature of a property.
As green oak matures, it naturally develops the character and warmth that make oak-framed buildings so sought after. This includes developing a silver patina that does not affect its structural integrity. Small surface checks and natural movement are also expected as part of the ageing process, and every frame is engineered to accommodate this movement without affecting its structural performance.
For clients looking to create a premium garage that complements both traditional and modern homes, green oak provides a timeless appearance alongside outstanding structural integrity.
Douglas-fir
Douglas-fir offers an excellent alternative for projects where a lighter-coloured timber or a different architectural style is preferred. Renowned for its impressive strength-to-weight ratio and dimensional stability, it provides many of the structural advantages of oak while offering a distinctive appearance. Its straight grain and warm colour make it particularly popular for contemporary designs, extensions and larger-span buildings.
Like every material we use, Douglas-fir is selected for its structural performance, consistency, and long-term durability rather than simply its cost.
Sustainably Sourced for Long-Term Performance
Both our green oak and Douglas-fir are responsibly sourced from a carefully managed forest site in France, where sustainable woodland management helps ensure future supplies for generations to come. We’ve worked with this site for years, and they understand our products and our process.
By choosing high-quality timber from trusted suppliers, we can maintain complete control over the manufacturing process, while ensuring that every timber-framed garage is built using materials designed to stand the test of time.
Professionally Graded Before Manufacturing
While many suppliers rely solely on timber supplied by their mills, we carry out our own professional timber grading to ensure every structural component meets the standards required for long-lasting performance. Each inspection is performed by qualified in-house timber graders, who assess every piece for structural quality before they enter production.
Any timber that shows defects, excessive movement or imperfections that could compromise the finished frame is removed before machining begins. In many cases, unsuitable timber is identified immediately on arrival and returned to the mill for recycling, while other pieces may be rejected during later inspections as they pass through the manufacturing process.
Garage Designs for Every Project
No two developments are the same, which is why every oak and Douglas-fir garage is manufactured to suit the exact requirements of the project.
Single-Bay Oak and Douglas-fir Timber Garages
A single-bay timber-framed garage is an excellent solution for clients who need secure parking or additional storage without taking up unnecessary space.
These compact buildings are ideal for:
- Everyday vehicle storage
- Motorcycles and bicycles
- Garden machinery and equipment
- Secure household storage
- Compact workshops for DIY and hobbies
Single garages are also well suited to smaller plots where available space is limited but quality and appearance remain important.
Double Garages
A timber double garage remains one of the most popular choices for residential projects, offering significantly greater flexibility than a single garage. Accommodating two vehicles, the additional floor area can provide valuable storage for tools, outdoor equipment or seasonal items, helping homeowners make better use of the available space.
Customers can also specify wider bays, larger openings or additional windows to create brighter, more versatile interiors that can evolve alongside their clients’ needs.
Three- and Four-Bay Timber Garages
For larger properties, country homes and commercial projects, three- and four-bay timber garages provide exceptional versatility.
These larger buildings can be designed to accommodate:
- Multiple family vehicles
- Classic or collector car storage
- Agricultural equipment
- Ride-on machinery
- Workshops and maintenance areas
- Secure business storage
Because every building is bespoke, bay widths, internal layouts and access arrangements can all be adjusted to suit the specific requirements of the project rather than forcing clients to compromise with standard dimensions.
Timber Garages with Rooms Above
Adding a room above transforms an oak garage into a truly multifunctional building. Depending on planning permission and the client’s requirements, the upper floor can be designed as:
- A home office
- Guest accommodation
- A hobby or craft room
- A home gym
- Secure archive or household storage
- A games or entertainment room
Garages with rooms above also provide an excellent opportunity to add valuable, usable floor space while maintaining the traditional appearance of an oak-framed building.
Freestanding Oak Garages and Garage Extensions
We manufacture both freestanding garages and designs that integrate seamlessly with existing buildings, allowing you to create garage extensions that complement the property’s original architecture. Whether positioned alongside a new home, incorporated into a wider development or designed as part of a larger complex, every frame is engineered to work in harmony with the surrounding property while delivering the durability, practicality, and visual appeal expected.
Precision Engineering Meeting Traditional Craftsmanship
Modern technology allows us to manufacture every garage kit with a level of accuracy that simply wasn’t possible using hand tools alone. Once the timber has passed the first grading process, each component is precision machined using advanced Hundegger CNC technology. Every joint, housing and connection is cut to exact dimensions, ensuring each beam fits precisely as intended when the frame is assembled on site.
This process still uses the time-honoured mortise-and-tenon joints that have made oak-framed buildings renowned for their strength and longevity. These traditional connections allow the frame to lock together securely while accommodating the natural movement of the timber over time.
How This Helps Your Assembly Time
Precision-engineered components minimise the need for on-site adjustments, helping installations progress more efficiently while maintaining exceptional structural accuracy. Every component is manufactured specifically for its intended position within the frame and supplied with detailed assembly instructions, allowing experienced installers to work with confidence from the first beam to the final joint.
For those less familiar with our products, each kit comes with an easy-to-follow installation guide.
Delivered Ready for Installation
Most projects are delivered within 6 to 8 weeks from final sign-off, while more straightforward designs may be completed sooner depending on production schedules. Throughout the manufacturing process, we work to agreed lead times wherever possible, helping you plan installations with greater confidence.
Before leaving our workshop, every component is carefully packaged and clearly identified to protect the timber during transport and simplify installation on site. Each delivery includes the structural components required to assemble the frame, together with comprehensive instructions that support an efficient build process.
Pickup as an Alternative
For customers located close to our East Sussex workshop, collection from our yard can also be arranged by prior agreement, offering additional flexibility where preferred. From manufacture through to delivery, our focus is on providing you with dependable lead times, consistent quality and a straightforward installation experience that helps keep projects moving.
Why Choose Us?
- Our Sustainable Oak: Our self build timber garages are built from sustainable green oak, sourced from a specially chosen site in France. We plant 3 saplings for every three used in our products, ensuring the environmental sustainability of our garages.
- Expert Wood Grading: Every piece of timber in our garage kits is thoroughly checked when it arrives at our workshop. Our team of carpenters and timber graders utilises state-of-the-art equipment to check on a microscopic level for cracks, warps, and other imperfections. Any wood that might compromise the strength of our garage kits will be sustainably recycled.
- Precision Wood Cutting: We use a Hundegger CNC K2 to cut every piece of green oak in our garage kits with precision accuracy. This ensures both the easy assembly of our kits and their continued structural integrity.
- Q-Mark Certified Products: All of our timber garage kits are Q-Mark-equivalent. The Q-Mark is an industry recognised quality standard, granted only through thorough testing. This showcases the high quality you can expect in terms of products and service from Oak Frames Direct.
Technical Information & FAQs
We have a variety of frame types available. You can learn more about our different frame options here.
- Main span
- Main span with rear aisle
- Aisled Barn
- Main Span with first floor with central post
- Raised plate without central post
- Sling brace
- Lean-To
- Monopitch
- Flat roof
We use a selection of traditional jointing techniques. You can discover the methods we use here.
- Scarf Joints
- Mortice & Tenon Joints
- Lap Joints
There is a selection of traditional roof options available for your garage. You can view all available roof styles here.
- Gable roof end Barn Hip roof end
- Full Hip roof end
- Catslides roof end
There are lots of traditional and modern roofing materials available. You can explore all roofing material options here.
- Tiles
- Stone
- Shingle
- Thatch
- Profiled Sheet
- Metal
- Green
There are several options available depending on your circumstances. You can find out which solution is right for you here.
- Shallow Foundations
- Deep Foundations
- Insulated Walls
- Soleplate at FFL
- Dwarf Wall
- Oversite / Floor
WANT TO SPEAK WITH AN EXPERT?
We supply a wide range of oak frames all across the UK.
Explore Oak and Douglas-fir Timber Garage Projects
Our gallery showcases a wide variety of completed timber garages, from compact single-bay buildings to expansive multi-bay structures with rooms above, integrated workshops and bespoke layouts. You’ll also find examples of different roofing materials, garage door styles, cladding options and architectural details, demonstrating just how versatile our timber frames can be.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration to present to a client or want to explore the possibilities before using our configurator, our previous projects highlight the quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail that go into every Oak Frames Direct frame.
Partner with Us on Your Next Garage Project
No matter what your next garage project entails, you can rely on us to provide the quality, consistency and technical expertise you need. By combining sustainably sourced green oak and Douglas-fir with professional timber grading, precision CNC manufacturing, and traditional mortise and tenon joinery, we produce frames that are designed for efficient installation, outstanding structural performance and lasting visual appeal.
From the initial quotation and planning support through to manufacture, delivery and aftercare, our experienced team works with you to help ensure every project runs as smoothly as possible.
Use our online configurator to start designing your client’s ideal timber garage, or get in touch with our team today to discuss your requirements and request a bespoke quotation. We’re here to help you deliver buildings that your clients will value for decades to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in a garage kit?
Every kit includes the precision-engineered structural oak or Douglas-fir frame and all of the components required to assemble it, along with detailed assembly instructions. Your exact specification will depend on the design chosen, and our team will explain what’s included in your quotation before production begins.
Can every garage be customised?
Yes. Every project is manufactured to order, allowing you to tailor dimensions, bay widths, roof styles, openings and layouts to suit your client’s property. Whether you need a compact timber garage workshop or a larger multi-bay garage with a room above, we’ll manufacture the frame to your agreed specification.
Can you provide planning drawings?
Yes. We can supply low-cost planning drawings to support planning applications where required. Our experienced team can also offer guidance throughout the design stage and, where appropriate, refer customers to planning specialists who can assist with feasibility and planning requirements.
Why do you professionally grade your timber?
Professional timber grading is one of the key ways we maintain consistent quality. Every structural timber is inspected before manufacture, ensuring unsuitable material is removed before machining begins. This provides greater consistency, improves installation accuracy and helps ensure the long-term performance of every garage.
How long will an oak or Douglas-fir garage last?
Our frames are designed to BM TRADA Q-Mark-equivalent standards with an intended design life of 60 years or more when correctly installed and maintained. Every structural frame is also supplied with a 10-year structural guarantee, giving both you and your clients additional confidence.
Do you work with builders, developers and architects?
Absolutely. A significant proportion of our work is supplied directly to builders, contractors, architects, and property developers across the UK. We regularly collaborate with trade professionals to manufacture bespoke frames for individual projects, extensions and larger developments.
