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Management & Sales

Jamie Winspear

Title: Managing Director
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2013

Building the quality and standards of Oak By Design has been my passion for several years now.

I have used my 25+ years of experience to help organically grow the company with Richard and the team creating high-end award-winning oak structures. Over the past years I progressed within the industry taking charge of projects including one of my proudest achievements in rebuilding Allerton Castle which was nearly destroyed due to a chimney fire.

I’m also proud of where Oak By Design is today, our quality and knowledge in my opinion is second to none.

During my spare time I enjoy time with the family, shooting, tennis, golf and cycling and the occasional glass of red. I also enjoy getting involved in charity events.

David Adams

Title: Managing Director
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2024

Joanne Fisher

Title: Sales & Marketing Manager
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2011

I liaise with clients, builders and architects who require glazed and open porches, trusses, sunrooms and all of our lovely oak products. Producing full quotations and drawings whilst providing great customer service

Within my role I also collate our photos and reviews for our social media platforms and also write case studies and articles for our website.

Married forever, I have 2 grown up daughters and I love to cook and bake and also enjoy entertaining or socialising with friends and family.
Living in the Yorkshire Dales, I enjoy going on beautiful walks with our 2 dogs but equally love a continental break!
Antique markets and auctions are also my interests alongside renovating our home.

Amanda Smith

Title: Executive Administrator
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2020

When you call us here at Oak By Design, you may find I am the first person you will speak to and I will help with your enquiry.

My role includes designing, quoting and processing our clients porch, RSJ covers & beams enquiries and also providing help for any general enquiries which we may get whilst providing excellent customer service!
I also provide any help to my colleagues when needed.

Having recently moved near to the North Yorkshire Moors I am enjoying walking and exploring the area trying to find my bearings!
I like to read and cook and am also starting to enjoy a bit more gardening, when I'm not doing that I also like a nice meal out with friends and family.

Richard Jackson (M.B.E, D.L)

Title: Oak By Design Ambassador
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2024

Production Team

Barry Carter

Title: Head Of Operations
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2016

I am proud to be a key member of Oak By Design and always there to support, guide and work with the team to produce the best quality oak products for our clients.

A key factor within my role is to ensure all of our hi-tech machines and equipment are running smoothly to ensure we are as efficient and timeframes are achieved.

I have a great eye for detail, quality controlling everything before it gets to your home.

Outside of work I love to be outdoors, enjoying the long mountain hikes in the countryside with the family and our dog Belle ending the walk with a nice meal and socialising with friends & family.

Dave Carter

Title: Head of Manufacturing
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2015

Using my years of experience within the manufacturing shop I enjoy not only the different high end products we design and build such as stunning oak stairs, oak doors, huge oak trusses etc I also enjoy training the young team, I provide training and guide them through each stage of their apprenticeship which hopefully shapes them up for many years to come.

I’m always on hand to help and advise the sales and management team with projects prior to and during production.

I love to travel and have been to many places, the hotter the better but myself and my wife also like to take the caravan touring around the UK.
Walking, cycling, sight-seeing and enjoying meals out and socialising with friends are just a few other interests I have.

Lewis Carter

Title: Joiner
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2020

I am experienced in the manufacturing of all of our oak products including glazed framework, trusses and porches.
I particularly enjoy manufacturing bespoke oak doors as they are all different in their own way and look amazing when installed.
Being methodical in the finishing of the products such as hand sanding and oiling means everything goes out of the workshop perfect!

My other key role within the manufacturing shop is to help maintain the machines and cleanliness in the workshop.

In my spare time I enjoy playing for the New Earswick All Blacks rugby team. I have played for them since I was 14.
Other interests include mountain biking, music festivals, watching and supporting Liverpool football club and a really good clothes shopping spree!

Wayne Davy

Title: Machinist/ Finisher
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2009

My role involves general machining of the oak for our projects along with producing our oak fireplace beams.
I help with the finishing of all projects and if you can’t find me sanding something I will be helping move things with the forklift!

Out of work I spend time with my family enjoying days out.
I also like to attend and watch motorcycle events and football.

Josh Rhodes

Title: Computer Numerical Control Operator
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2022

As CNC operator I am responsible for the care and programming of our CNC machine which undertakes the projects using specific components of our products along with the fantastic engraving which makes our porches more personal.
I also manufacture and finish the oak porches and structures to our high standards.

I’m a big Liverpool FC supporter, I love to cheer them on with my friends, I also enjoy going out for good food and wine with my friends & family.

Harley Wilson

Title: Joiner
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2022

Having undertaken and completed my apprenticeship here at Oak By Design I am proficient in producing our oak products including glazed buildings, trusses and porches.
It is great to see a project all the way from just drawings to the fully finished product.
At the moment I am also being trained on the administration side of the production department.

Out of work I love catching up with friends and going visiting new places as well as attending the gym and of course watching football!

Ian Goodwin

Title: Joiner
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2024

Having carried out most of my apprenticeship at York Minster I moved to and completed the final part at Oak By Design.

I love the variation of products which I now make from porches to doors and large grand design oak framed structures.

I am always on hand to assist any of my colleagues with their projects including the final finishing and assembly.

I have a passion for cooking. To relax I enjoy a good walk or hike along with playing snooker. Still yet to get a 147…

Installation Team

Andrew Whitmore

Title: Installations Projects Manager
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2015

As the Installations Projects Manager, I oversee all our installation work and manage the team. We all take pride in our work to ensure the clients expectations are surpassed.
I liaise closely with our clients and site team to make sure the project is everything the client wanted and more on completion.

Away from work I love to get out on the golf course with friends and I also enjoy going to our retreat abroad with the family away from the rainy days of Yorkshire.

Ben Knowles

Title: Installations Coordinator
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2017

I very much enjoy my role here at Oak by Design and oversee all site projects and work with a fantastic team who take pride in their work. I have a vast amount of joinery knowledge both on the manufacturing side and installation.

I also work closely with the buying team to ensure materials are pre booked and on site for the team.

Out of hours I enjoy spending time with my family and walking our dogs.
I was fortunate enough to be part of the DIY SOS team with Nick Knowles on 2 occasions and hope to join another one of their challenges in the future with the support of Oak by Design.

Jake Ward

Title: Site Joiner, Sales And Marketing Assistant
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2018

I work with the installation team which includes the whole fitting process of our oak products such as framed buildings, porches, trusses and flooring and much more.

Part of my work also includes installation of the roof coverings, lead work and glazing.
No two days are the same, it is great to be involved with the whole installation from start to finish.

I am also working with the sales and marketing team to gain knowledge and progress with the company as is it continues to grow which is fantastic.

Out of work I enjoy playing tennis, darts & snooker and love going to support my local football team, Harrogate Town AFC.
I was fortunate enough to take time out for a full ski season in New Zealand and must say I’m probably the best snowboarder in Oak By Design……

Darren Richards

Title: Site Joiner
Year Started At Oak By Design: 2005

Being on site for the installation of orangeries, buildings and porches gives variety.
One day I could be glazing a building or roofing it and the next I could be plastering.
No two days are the same!

In my spare time I am passionate about fishing and am a level 1 Angling Trust coach.
When the weather is nice I like to go golfing.

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We purchased some engineered oak flooring and oak covers from Oak By Design and couldn't be happier with the finish and quality. They are spot on. Joanne was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and provided plenty of advice when necessary. Thank you

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We were delighted with our new porch. Right from our initial contact with Joanne at ObD, through the design and the installation by Jack and his team the service has been excellent. We would have no hesitation in recommending ObD and Jack to anyone thinking of a high quality oak porch. Thank you to all involved.

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First class service and product . Our car port and steps look fantastic and blends in with the existing buildings beautifully. Would definitely recommend them.

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On behalf of Shears PHG Our customer was looking at having an oak porch built for their property in the West Midlands we got in contact with Joanne at Oak by Design and she was really helpful, always friendly on the phone and polite nothing was too much trouble. Joanne kept us up to date through every stage and our customer is really pleased with the results of the Porch it looks great and we wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future

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I firstly used oak by design a couple of years ago for an open oak porch. They were extremely helpful and everything was delivered on time to the highest quality. The porch went together with the oak dowels provided and looked great when it was all slated in. They have also supplied me with a oak beam for a fireplace natural random finish and it looks good.

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Outstanding customer service from a company that truly cares. I’ve only dealt with a small amount of companies where buying experience totally outstrips the monetary value & this is one of them.

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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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From the start of our enquiry, the service provided was excellent. Joanne was a great help and the oak porch structure looks fantastic on our new build. It completely changed the look of the house. Very quick delivery could not recommend enough.

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Really delighted with the new porch by Oak by Design. It adds a super feature to my converted barn. Thanks to Joanne and the team.

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From the beginning the customer service has been superb, excellent help and advice when choosing the flooring, delivery arriving when promised and a product which is extremely high quality. We have replaced the majority of our flooring downstairs and we are so pleased with the result that we would have paid more. Fantastic.

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We are ‘over the moon’ with our beautiful oak porch made by Oakbydesign .From our initial enquiry to delivery and installation the service and attention to detail has been outstanding! A very big thank you to Joanne who was so helpful and friendly from start to finish which made the whole process such a pleasure. Highly recommend anyone looking for an oak porch to choose Oakbydesign . Yvonne Grant.

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We ordered two bespoke doors and two bespoke porches for our house build from Joanne at OByD. We were specifically delighted with Joanne's attention to detail (and patience! lol) making the overall customer experience excellent. The product was equally fantastic, the product quality was truly beyond our expectations. Joanne is super helpful and knowledgeable, and kept my spirits up throughout our project. We would 100% recommend OByD, and specifically Joanne, for all your standard and bespoke oak requirements. H&D

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We were looking to have a bespoke oak and glass atrium for the front of our new house renovation. We wanted to find a company we trusted, who clearly understood our brief and could manufacture and install a high quality product at a competitive price. A big ask, but OakByDesign ticked all our boxes. Jamie and the team from the initial discovery meeting to completion of the installation were fantastic. The design, material quality and installation were first class and I would highly recommend you to include them within your project plans. Thank you all. Ben and Lindsay.

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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.

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My company has ordered 2 porches with Joanne from oak by design, and have more planned in the future. They've been brilliant from start to finnish. Great communication right through. And the quality of the product is exceptional. Do not hesitate to order.

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We have been impressed from the first contact with Oak By Design, first class customer service and the product speaks for itself. We found it straight forward to install and the support was always there if we needed it. Brilliant, we could not recommend enough and will use them again.

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My wife and I recently purchased an oak porch from Oak By Design. We are delighted with the porch and it has been much admired. We did get some help assembling it but everything fitted together perfectly.

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We worked with the team who designed a wonderful porch for our house near Harrogate. It has been an amazing addition. Simple but effective - excellent craftsmanship using authentic materials. We are absolutely delighted with the transformation and everyone who sees the porch says how great it looks. Thanks to all the team at Oak By Design.

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A great company to deal with. Professional from start to finish and always there to assist with any queries. Highly recommended.

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Great personal service to ensure we got what we needed specific to our personal requirements. Quality is outstanding and there was a helping hand there all the way. The porch we ended up with was not cheap but having looked at others the quality of the Oak by design product shines through. Very pleased with the result and the complements from both neighbours and our builders keep coming.

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Oak by Design have made 2 oak framed rooms for us, sunroom at the front and and "moonroom" (photo) at the back which encompasses a shower room, work area and storage. They have been helpful at every stage and the outcome is simply brilliant. They make the whole house feel roomier and brighter and are beautiful places to be. GE North Yorkshire

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We worked with Jamie from Oak By Design on a super project near Wetherby. There was plenty of oak in this design for the team to really show their worth - and they did. The attention to detail was excellent. If anything was not quite how the client wanted it, they were straight back to attend to this. The customer care was superb. We look forward to working with Oak By Design on another project soon.

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Excellent quality workmanship and materials. Very easy and friendly to deal with on the phone. Everything done on time and no problems at all. Will definitely use again next time I need an oak porch or any other oak structures.

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Found this company by accident whilst passing through Harrogate, but well worth a visit.Great products choice with helpful friendly service. The wooden flooring and beams look great in situ and we are very pleased with the transformed room. Would recommend and use again.

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Oak by design provided our engineered oak flooring. From our initial meeting and supply of samples to the final delivery we have been provided with excellent service. Carl has been in touch throughout the process and provided updates about the lead time and expected delivery dates. We are delighted with the flooring. Very happy to recommend Oak by design.

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Great company. Awesome flooring, we are very, very happy with the outcome. And great price which is always a bonus. Staff knowledgable & efficient.

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We can thoroughly recommend Oak by Design. Not only did they provide the best of oak floors and oak staircase to suit our new, contemporary home, but they returned to make good a problem which was not their fault. Going the extra mile separates great companies from ordinary firms. Thank you Jamie & Billy. From Mike & Barbara, York.

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My client was looking for ways in which to make his conversion (of an early seventies house into a period family farmhouse) “stand out from the crowd”. whilst maintaining a commercial eye on his expenditure, as the house was being converted for resale profit. Making the choice to meet with Richard and explore possibilities for incorporating some Real solid Oak features into his plans proved to be the making of the project. By taking lots of advice from Richard on both the size and structure of the components we were able to incorporate three key features. The beautiful and bold roof trusses and purlins for the open plan kitchen are simply a joy to behold. The stunning full height gable window which is directly glazed into the large framework can be appreciated from both the the kerbside and of course from within the cosy snug on the ground floor or the amazing first floor main bedroom where we incorporated some additional exposed roof beams just purely for effect. All in all it is fair to say that these significant choices certainly created the wow factor my client was looking for. Having managed to pre sell the property well before completion it in itself demonstrates the benefits of keeping these sorts of real oak features as part of a modern build. I have no hesitation whatsoever is saying that if anyone is looking to get advice and is serious about investing in quality oak products they should have no need to look further than Oak by Design. Thanks again Richard for all your help , guidance and continued support which is a credit to you and the craftsmen you employ.

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A first rate service from start to finish. We've used this company in the past for our floor - 40 foot of solid oak! 2 beams and 2 RSJ covers. This time a beam for our new kitchen inglenook and another RSJ cover. More than impressed with the products which more than met our spec. A very friendly and helpful team who I'd recommend to anyone.

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Fantastic service and quality of product. I couldn’t be happier with my Oak porch, which was designed to my specification with the minimum of fuss. Joanne was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Incredibly well engineered and looks fantastic. Thank you so much.

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When embarking on a large renovation project assembling the right team of skilled work people is vital. It involves the need for skill, imagination and trust. It was important to us to use a local company and Oak by Design seemed to tick the right boxes although we had not dealt with them or indeed heard of them before. We soon came to realise that the combination of Ben, Billy, Jamie, Matt and MIck ( listed strictly in alphabetical order ) was a great success. Skilled: highly, imaginative: an excellent creative talent, trustworthy: 100% but also such great team players that all the other trades on site benefitted from their cooperation and great good humour. I would endorse the other reviewers who have commented on the quality of the materials used, whether in the replacement windows, the light oak internal doors. the fantastic oak staircase, the secret bookcase and the pièce de résistance: the oak conservatory. It has been a great project and much of that I attribute to the work of Oak by Design. A big thank you to you all.

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We got a fantastic garden structure from Oak by Design. It is a very handsome building and the design process was very patient, to say the least. We didn’t really know what we wanted, so we had to be guided through it. And we are delighted.

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Fantastic staff with fantastic craftsmanship. Great communication and always on the ball. I would highly recommend oak by design, I don’t think you could get a better quality oak porch anywhere. Extremely pleased with ours , always getting compliments from fellow villagers

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I could not recommend Oak By Design more highly. Joanne and the team worked tirelessly to resolve an issue that was the result of my mistake when I ordered the porch. Great customer service.

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I first used Oak by Design in 2021 for a oak porch, I used them again 2023 for an oak pergola. Both times my clients have been Delighted with the finished product. Both times the product was delivered when stated, everything i needed was on the delivery. Oak by design listened to what I required for both jobs. The quality of the oak is excellent, all joints fit correctly & if I had a problem I only had to ring and speak to them. R Brown Carpentry always recommends Oak by Design when asked about oak structures.

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We decided to get an oak porch to make our home more attractive and we are so glad we did as it really is beautiful ! Joanne and the Team have been professional, friendly and just a pleasure to deal with ! Thank you so much !!

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Amazing customer service from beginning to end . My builder was in awe at the quality of the oak porch components. Call them and ask for Joanne - what she doesn’t know isn’t worth knowing! It’s not every day you invest in a “proper” porch so do it right. You’ll definitely be delighted!

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Working with Oak By Design on our project was a pleasure and we were delighted with the results. Joanne was extremely helpful, quick to answer any questions and generally a great person to deal with! The quality and finish of the products - RSJ covers and Oak Windows & Doors were superb and look great. Would highly recommend working with Oak By Design and would not hesitate to use their services again for future projects!

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Amazing craftsmanship from this company. The customer service from Joanne was superb. My questions and indecisiveness were never an issue and she was always on hand to offer advice and find the answers to my questions. Our oak porch has transformed the house and we are over thd moon with it. Would highly recommend Oak By Design. Joanne is an asset to the sales and promotion of this company and is very knowledgeable. Would give 10 stars if I could!

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Posting on behalf of my Mother in Law, Shirley Abbott "Having planned to shop around, Oak By Design was my first stop. I had no need to look any further. Joanne patiently and professionally guiding me through the confusion of choosing the right flooring. The service and support from the staff was exceptional, efficient and helpful. And - my floor looks amazing!"

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Very impressed with Oak By Design. Customer service is fantastic and they were very patient in helping me ensure what I needed was the right size. Photos sent of oak cover before it was sent to me and end product was great. It was also not the most expensive either. Would definitely recommend.

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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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Great service from start to finish, Joanne was great help. Designs were spot on and so happy with the porch. 10/10. Fully recommend.

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Thank you Jo for your assistance and detailed guide every step of the way with my new porch. Very pleased with the finished product, I would highly recommend Jack and his team for installation

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Exceptional service and beautiful flooring. Absolutely delighted with every aspect. Went above and beyond great customer service to meet our needs and timescales.

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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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Oak by design were a fantastic company to deal with. They made us some treads for a bespoke stair case from large pieces of air dried oak. They were very thorough in making sure that they understood exactly what we wanted. They made excellent suggestions for small changes to our own design in order to produce a better finished product and to manage the cost. We were very happy with the treads when they were delivered. They look fantastic and fitted perfectly to the steel frame which was made by a third party. I could not recommend them more highly.

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Great company, always on the end of the phone to talk through design, measurements, fitting. The Oak is very high standard, looks amazing.