Orlestone Oak

Here at Orlestone Oak everything we do starts from the very beginning with a freshly felled oak tree. We then process the tree differently depending on the product we are producing whether it be beams, joinery, cladding, decking or flooring. We have a huge advantage by controlling this entire process as it allows us to be very selective making sure each tree is used for the most suitable product, meaning a higher quality product and less wastage. Our team of highly skilled staff follow age old methods when producing our range of products.

The company was started over 60 years ago and has flourished and grown ever since. We have gone from producing mostly mining timber to producing some of the finest wood work available today. We are proud of our past and constantly strive for a better future. We now produce a wide range of Oak joinery, cladding, decking and sawn timber. We value the environment and always make sure there is an effort to minimise the impact on it. We have an extremely low waste outlet and make sure we have uses for everything.

Our Solid oak flooring is manufactured from start to finish by our team in Kent. We begin by selecting the tree's suitable for flooring production then once cut we air dry and kiln dry before machining them. There is a range of grades, widths, lengths and colours to choose from meaning a finish to suite all environments from modern to traditional and light to dark. All our finishes are applied by hand meaning we overlook every stage of the flooring production.

Orlestone oak use only traditional tried and tested methods when building our windows. They are all made using mortice and Tenon joints that are wedged together. We work out of our joinery shop based in the Ashford Kent and produce windows for clients all over the world. We can provide detailed quotes and are happy to conduct site surveys. We make both oak and painted hardwood or softwood windows and joinery. All our windows are made to measure and we encourage the client to be involved in the design process to ensure they receive exactly what they are looking for.

All our doors are made to order by hand to suite the customers needs. We can design doors from scratch or use previous styles. Regardless of this they are all done using the most traditional methods and joints coupled with the most secure and upto date locks and hinges. We produce doors that are part Q compliant so suitable for both period and new build properties. There are no corners cut when we produce a solid oak door we select the most suitable timber for the job incorporating more characterful sections for traditional door and cleaner sections for modern oak doors.

Orlestone oak design and manufacture all our hand crafted joinery we cut no corners when producing all our products. Everything we do is to the highest standard using traditional techniques such as mortice and tennon joints with wooden wedges. We offer a range of joinery such as doors, windows, staircases, Kitchens and more. All of which is assembled by hand.

An Orlestone Oak garden gazebo is hand-built to your own design using solid oak and will provide a place to relax and entertain for generation to come. At the heart of every Orlestone Oak gazebo is a solid oak frame with classic curved braces. This elegant design will provide shelter in your garden throughout the seasons and last for decades to come.

All of our Green oak porches are made by hand in the heart of Kent. We use traditional jointing methods to ensure the structure will stand the test of time. Having a Oak porch on your property can drastically transform the look of the building. It can add elegance, style and value to a home. Orlestone oak have been producing oak frames for decades and pour all our skill, passion and craftsmanship into every project we undertake. We have a skilled team of staff who share our values of producing something that will not only look good the day it goes to site but for generations to come.

Our Kitchens are designed and built from scratch. Available in solid oak or panted timber we offer built in and freestanding units. All of our Kitchens are built by hand on our site in Kent and feature traditional methods of craftsmanship.

Our range of modern cladding consists of a number of profiles and includes Oak, Larch and Douglas fir. All the cladding is produced from start to finish on site in Kent and supplied to both large and small projects. Our team select the timber best suited for cladding production to make sure the quality is always to the standards we pride ourselves on. Orlestone's range of modern cladding will improve and a stylish look to almost any building.

Orlestone oak offer a range of handmade gates designed and built on site in the heart of Kent. We have styles to suite all projects including our estate gates offering a high end look and feel, our range of modern gates offer a contemporary feel and our field gates offer a traditional simple look. Regardless of the style they are all made with the same passion as all our products offering fantastic quality.

Orlestone Oak range of traditional cladding consists of Feather edge, Wayney edge, Slabwood cladding and square cladding. It is all produced fresh from the tree on site here in Kent. Our experienced team select the correct timber for cladding production when sawing a tree. Available in Oak, Larch and Douglas fir there is a good choice of look and texture to choose from.

Timber cladding has become very popular when finishing the external walls of a house or commercial building. It has become a leading choice by home owners, architects and tradesmen because of its aesthetic pleasing look and durability. There are many types of timber cladding with variations on timber species and cladding profiles. The timber species most popular for cladding are European oak, Larch and Douglas fir these timber species are favoured due to their natural resistance to decay. The three mentioned will not only provide a long lasting protective layer to any building but also offer great insulating qualities and they are attractive to look at.

Orlestone Oak's decking range consists of a number of timber species and profiles. We have decking suitable for both ground level and raised walkways/ Balconies in all species of timber. As one of the UK's leading supplier of decking we pride ourselves on our quality. Most of our decking is produced from start to finish on our site in Kent. With a choice of softwoods, hardwoods, grades and profiles there is sure to be something to suite your project. Our decking production starts with the Oak tree we cut the tree into boards, stick and stack them so they can season and when dry enough we machine them to the profile of your choice.

Orlestone Oak staircases are hand-made, hand-turned and hand-carved from European oak that is kiln-dried. From a full design-and build service, through to individual stair components, you can be sure of a quality service and quality products.

Orlestone oak offer a range of traditionally crafted garages and cart sheds. These can be used for various uses and will compliment any house. We have standard designs however they can be tailored to your needs as all of our buildings are made by hand bespoke.

Orlestone oak have a huge range of colours available to choose from ranging from traditional darker colours such as Fiddes medium to modern contemporary looks such as Treatex slate. All our finishes regardless of the brand or look are applied by hand in our workshop in Kent by skilled craftsmen. We also do any of the distressing or ageing in the same workshop by the same craftsmen meaning consistency throughout. As the whole process is done by our team by hand we have full control of the quality ensuring it remains to the high standards we strive to achieve.

Our engineered flooring is carefully sourced from manufacturers who support our same values of high quality and sustainability. We work with them to offer our customers a range of widths, Lengths, Thicknesses and finishes. Our engineered oak flooring is perfect for properties that have underfloor heating as it can be more stable that solid in these environment's. We hand finish all our flooring in your choice of colour and finish/texture ensuring the oil is evenly spread and impregnated into the grain.

Whether you choose our complete design, supply and construction service or use us to supply timber to your own plans, you can be sure you are building a home that will last for generations to come. The traditional medieval vernacular construction techniques we use are suitable for both traditional timber framed buildings as well as contemporary homes. Our construction timber is hand-picked from our own sawmill and for traditional beam construction, we select trees with natural curves and shapes to complement and enhance your design.

We encourage you to be personally involved in the design, construction and aftercare of your home and to foster an understanding of oak and its behaviour when used for house building. The Orlestone Oak mark is a sign of exceptional quality which will distinguish your home for decades, if not centuries, to come. It's this approach that makes every Orlestone home so very special.

European oak or Quercus Robur has grown around the British Isles and throughout Continental Europe for thousands of years. It has long been a vital building material with countless uses not least of which as construction beams, weatherboarding and cladding. Orlestone oak have been milling oak for between 50 and 60 years and when sourcing our oak, we are very particular on the trees we will take in their raw form, this allows us to ensure consistent quality throughout our product range. We only use timber from sustainable sources and work closely with the forest owners in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe to ensure we know where our trees are sourced.

We produce all aspects of oak joinery including built in units such as wardrobes and bathroom units. Everything we do is made bespoke so if you see anything below you like please don't hesitate to get in contact and we can look at the best option for your project.

Orlestone Oak produce and stock a range of flooring products including both solid and engineered in an array of widths, lengths and finishes. The Grand flooring range features widths up to 400mm wide and lengths up to 6m long. All our flooring is finished on our site in the heart of Kent by skilled craftsmen ensuring the very best quality. The solid Oak flooring range is our range of solid oak boards again also produced from scratch on site in Ashford Kent. We follow the same tight guidelines as we do for the grand however this range consists of flooring suitable for almost every room.