Oak bridges

A wooden bridge is not difficult to manufacture but it requires basic knowledge of materials and methods of its realization. Usually, we do not need to prepare a draft but we should ensure that the structure is sufficiently durable and stable. This means to choose supporting beams with the correct cross section, enough thick boards for cladding and to prepare supports, i.e. the base. It is also necessary to choose a suitable material. Oak bridges are durable and they can last for decades. 

Where to place oak bridges 

Oak bridges are an amazing idea to diversify the appearance of your garden. Here are their main advantages: 

• they enable you to walk over a natural ditch, over a pond or over a stream 
• great garden decoration 
• oak bridges are easy to build 
• you can buy a finished model 
• they are appreciated by people who value natural materials 
• they have many different forms, so they fit into almost any style in which the garden is arranged 

How to build a wooden bridge depends mainly on whether we will really use it or whether it is only a decorative element. In the second case, it must be a well-thought-out design that not only perfectly matches the environment, but also supports our weight without the risk of damage or falling and injury. Oak bridges are among the best types of bridges. It is possible to have them made to measure.

Flat or arched oak bridge 

Oak bridge can be flat or profiled in an arch. It is more effective, but after the rain, the sloping entrance and descent become a slide. For this reason, it is appropriate to make at least on one side a suitably stable handle and to think of grooved plates which have characteristic grooves to improve adhesion. It is not uncommon to find wooden bridges with more ornate structures. Loops are often used in Japanese gardens and those inspired by Eastern art. To diversify the appearance of the bridge, we can create an arched, stepped or even suspended version, but it requires special adherence to safety rules.