The oak RSJ covers add character and warmth to the room
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The oak RSJ covers add character and warmth to the room
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Clients Name: Tala and Tom Bailey
Location: A village between Leeds and Harrogate

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Oak RSJ Covers Will Add Character And Extra Warmth To This Vibrant Kitchen.

Tala and Tom Bailey had bought their house approximately 10 years ago, and over the years had been renovating and improving their home. When they contacted Oak By Design, via the contact form on the website at the start of February, they were in the process of finalising their recently extended kitchen.

Tala emailed us regarding covering a number of plastered RSJ (Rolled Steel Joist) covers in the kitchen. Although they had a beautifully renovated kitchen, in their relatively new, detached home, they felt it needed some character adding.

Joanne rang Tala and spoke to her about how we make our oak RSJ covers . Our oak RSJ Covers are used to cover steels in extensions, or between rooms where there have been knock throughs, and often just used to add character where it would be difficult to add solid oak beams.

She also explained how there would be joints along the covers if they were over 4.5 metres long. In cases where long covers are required, an oak ‘strap’ is made to cover the joint. This can be left in oak, painted black to replicate a steel strap, or a steel strap can be custom made to cover the joints.

After discussing the finish, and Tala giving Joanne some approx. sizes a quotation was arranged. Joanne also sent her the details of Jack , a builder who would be able to install the oak RSJ covers for her.

Tala then arranged to visit Joanne at the Oak By Design showroom later in February where she showed Tala and her young son the different finishes, and how the cover would be made.

We appreciate that not everyone is able to visit our Tockwith Showroom, however, we are more than happy to provide samples of shaping and finish on the appropriate oak, via the post.

Jack then spoke to Tala about her requirements and provided her with a quotation for his work. Tala then ordered the oak covers at the start of March.

Shortly afterwards, Tala emailed to discuss one of the RSJ covers that would be covering an RSJ that was running over the top of her beautiful pink kitchen cabinets, with a lovely detailed decorative trim along the top. There wasn’t enough space to fit the thickness of the oak between the top of the cabinet and the underside of the steel, and she didn’t want the decorative trim to be cut into, quite rightly!

Joanne spoke to Jack and it was agreed that the oak covers would be made in such a way that the area above the kitchen units would be cut on site around the trim.

This can be seen on the before photos below.

Tala confirmed that the finish she wanted was as per an example she had seen on her visit to the showroom:

- Light shaping along the long edges of the covers. This takes the sharpness off the edges of the cover and adds character without being too dramatic.

- Brushing – by wire brushing the oak, this creates texture along the sides of the cover, enhancing the grain of the oak.

- Oiling – to create a matt, light finish, Osmo’s Polyx Oil in 3044, Raw.

In total, 4 oak RSJ Covers were ordered, totalling approx. 10 metres. There were 2 at widths of 395mm and 2 at 200mm.

Everything Is Finalised For The Manufacture Of The oak RSJ Covers

Jack provided the exact measurements after visiting Tala again in March and the covers were put into production and were ready mid-April. As Jack wasn’t ready for them yet, they were stored at our workshop, and the when he was ready for them, delivery was arranged.

Once Jack had finished the installation of the covers, the couple decided that a further cover, together with a king post above, would suit another area of the kitchen. This would be in the new extension, underneath the roof lights of the sloping extension.

Once quoted for, the order was made and these were delivered and cut to size and installed by Jack.

The addition of the oak covers, together with the beautiful painted kitchen in pink, aubergine and yellow has created a really warm and welcoming space. The original kitchen space, together with the extended area have provided a really spacious, characterful, yet still contemporary family space.

Jack has made a great job of the installation, and the addition of the black oak straps have enhanced the oak RSJ covers.

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I wish I could give more starts!! We looked at many companies before finally choosing Oak by Design. We are so glad we chose them. They were excellent from start to finish. They worked with us to find a workable design that was to our liking. Our door looks amazing (despite the building site that still surrounds it!). Their customer service is of the highest standard, Joanne could not do enough to help us. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

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Ordered an oak mantle beam from Oak by Design and they quickly called to check the finer details. Unfortunatly, the beam was slightly damaged on arrival by the courier company. Oak by Design immediately arranged to have it picked by DHL, transferred back to Yorkshire from Kent, repaired and sent back within 2 days, with no quibbles. The beam is beautiful, as is the high quality customer service by these people. Fully recommend using this company. Anthony Slater, Tonbridge. Tonbridge.

I was sourcing an oak RSJ cover (circa 5m length) for my extension and found Oak by Design on the internet. All of the reviews I could were glowing and so I contacted them......And I'm so glad that I did. Joanne Fisher answered my initial call and she looked after my order from beginning to end - in terms of ensuring that I got exactly what I wanted she/they provided a superb service - everything on time - delivery in to the Peak District to suit when I wanted. The quality of the the RSJ cover is fantastic thick solid oak that matches my oak floor - looks amazing. If you want anything oak I can thoroughly recommend Oak By Design.

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From the initial quotation right through to the delivery and after service Joanne has been brilliant and given me an excellent product. I have just ordered another porch for another project from them and I will continue to do so for future projects . Thomas and Bell Building Contractors Ltd

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