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Hardwoods Group operates the largest 6 axis computer aided CNC machine for solid timber in the UK today. Capable of machining up to 13m pieces of timber to tolerances of just 1mm, we produce oak framed buildings and glulam to exacting specifications. Alongside our range of pre-designed oak framed garages, oak trusses, oak framed porches, wooden gazebos and much more, we can also design any building to your own plans. Please send us your ideas and and let us turn them into reality.
View rangeWe believe that Hardwoods Group are at the forefront of European oak timber supply throughout the UK. With a very large and flexible supply chain, specialising in oak sourced from sustainable and managed forests throughout Europe, we can fulfil your complete requirements. Selling primarily into the joinery and construction industry, we are dedicated to supplying the very best quality timber, from green oak beams, prime grade kiln dried oak, to planed oak timber boards. Whatever your needs, just ask us.
View rangeAt Hardwoods Group, we are passionate about European oak and getting the best from it. Oak has been used for thousands of years for a variety of purposes. So, we understand that you want your quality oak fit for purpose. We pride ourselves on our oak frame designs and build each one in our workshop before delivering each one to the site. This means we can pay close attention to our processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, speed and an easy onsite installation when it reaches it destination.
Take the journey of our timber and see our exciting process from the harvesting of the European oak tree right through to the timber frame construction.
| Our Oak Process /Oak Forestry & Sustainability
As a supplier or consumer of oak timber, it is likely that your knowledge of oak forestry and sustainability will be limited. While the value of the product itself is undeniable, its origins and route from source to end user can be shrouded in mystery. We live in an age where the evidence of man’s impact on the natural environment is all around us.
Read moreOak Behaviour In Structural Use
Oak behaviour in structural use can present some challenges to the user and should be considered when used in construction. Fresh sawn oak timber has been used in areas where its growth is prevalent for as long as buildings have been made. This is mainly due to its dense structure and inherent strength, giving oak exceptional load bearing capabilities for a natural material.
Read moreWorking With Green Oak
Green oak wood is now well established as the material of choice for many joiners for a wide variety of projects. It is the most commonly used timber for wood framed buildings and other construction jobs but has a wealth of uses beyond this. Due to its ease of use, green oak is a versatile material suited to large or small projects with few drawbacks. Before working with green oak for your latest job, it is worth weighing up the pros and cons.
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