Wooden veranda made to measure in oak or Douglas fir

Every wooden veranda we make is made to measure, in solid oak or Douglas fir. The frame is joined by hand with mortise and tenon, half lap and dovetail joints. Any size is possible; the calculator shows standard sizes only as a starting point. You can then add roof boarding, walls, sliding walls or steel doors. Building one yourself? Read how to create a shelter.

Traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery, no screws, no shortcuts. Oak or Douglas fir, fully made to measure to fit your garden exactly. Active in the UK since 2016, with 200+ garden rooms and sheds realised.

Made to measure. Built to last generations.

A solid timber frame roof structure designed for an open wooden pavilion

Timber frame Berend with pitched roof

3.60 x 6.60 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 18 x 18 cm uprights

Timber canopy structure showing flat roof framing details and roof joists

Timber frame Dennis, flat roof with overhang

4.30 x 8.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Timber frame roof structure for an outdoor gazebo made of Douglas or oak

Timber frame Cornelis with pitched roof

4.60 x 6.60 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 18 x 18 cm uprights

Bespoke hardwood barn with thatched roof used as luxury pool house in the garden
CUSTOMISED

Oak shed or house, made to measure

Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Modern veranda in black wood with glass sliding doors and wooden walls
MODERN GARDENHOUSE

Modern black veranda show model

Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Pin and hole connections
18 x 18 cm uprights
Black coated framework

Classic garden room timber frame crafted from oak or Douglas fir by a pond
CLASSIC GARDENROOM

Timber garden room made to measure

Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Calculation tool

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Timber frame structure for the Thijs wooden barn made of douglas or oak

Woodshed Thijs with 2 bays

7.95 x 6.48 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Wooden timber frame for an asymmetrical open barn kit with three bays

Woodshed Jos with 3 bays

9.60 x 6.20 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Solid wooden flat roof frame structure with overhang for outdoor spaces

Timber frame Berend, flat roof with overhang

3.30 x 6.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Wooden pergola and timber frame flat roof detail with traditional joinery

Timber frame Berend, flat roof with dovetail joints

3.30 x 6.30 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Modern canopy Berend perspective

Modern black veranda Berend, 4.00 x 6.00 m

 4.00 x 6.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Pin and hole connections
Modern black roofing
18 x 18 cm uprights
Black coated framework

Freestanding modern timber canopy made of black hardwood for garden shade

Modern black veranda Dennis, 4.50 x 6.00 m

 4.50 x 6.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Pin and hole connections
Modern black roofing
18 x 18 cm uprights
Black coated framework

Calculation tool

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Freestanding black large span veranda constructed from durable hardwood

Modern black veranda Cornelis, 5.00 x 8.00 m

5.00 x 8.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Pin and hole connections
Modern black roofing
18 x 18 cm uprights
Black coated framework

Wooden framework construction of a dennis roof with a pointed timber design

Timber frame Dennis with pitched roof

4.30 x 8.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 18 x 18 cm uprights

Timber flat roof framing structure with douglas wood beams and posts

Timber frame Dennis with dovetail joints

4.30 x 8.60 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Timber pergola frame with dovetail joints supported by six wooden posts

Timber frame Cornelis with dovetail joints

4.30 x 6.60 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Timber frame structure with a flat roof overhang detail and wooden posts

Timber frame Cornelis, flat roof with overhang

4.30 x 6.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

3D model of a flat roof timber frame for a porch with dovetail joints

Timber frame veranda Anton with dovetail joints

3.30 x 4.60 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

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Modern black porch frame constructed from durable hardwood for the garden

Modern wooden porch Anton, 3.50 x 5.00 m

 3.50 x 5.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Pin and hole connections
Modern black roofing
18 x 18 cm uprights
Black coated framework

Framing for traditional wooden verandas made of Douglas fir with flat roof

Wooden veranda Anton with overhang

3.30 x 4.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Solid flat roof wood framing structure for a garden canopy with overhang

Timber frame Anton, flat roof with overhang

3.30 x 4.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Timber pergola canopy with strong flat frame joints and dovetail connections

Timber frame Anton, flat roof with dovetail joints

3.30 x 6.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Douglas fir or oak wood
Pin and hole connection
 15 x 15 or 18 x 18 cm uprights

Modern black wooden pergola overhang structure with a flat roof for garden

Modern veranda Anton with overhang, 4.00 x 5.00 m

 3.50 x 5.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Pin and hole connections
Modern black roofing
18 x 18 cm uprights
Black coated framework

Freestanding modern veranda Anton made of durable black hardwood for the garden

Modern black veranda Anton, 3.50 x 5.00 m

 3.50 x 5.00 m1
Made to measure
Practical construction drawing
Pin and hole connections
Modern black roofing
18 x 18 cm uprights
Black coated framework

Calculation tool

Calculate your dream garden with the calculation tool.

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Deliverytime UK

7 to 14 days delivery time
For Fence and Decking
Free delivery from £4300
Up to £4300 delivery charge £250 Parcel service (small box) delivery £26

  • Free delivery from £4.300
  • Delivery in 14 days
  • Up to £4.300 delivery charge of £250
Package L
Ipe packages
Package XL
Large timber bundles
Canopies or steel doors
Steel doors 6 to 8 weeks, canopies about 8 weeks
From £ 4.300 free delivery
From £ 4.300 free delivery
England
Delivered in 15 days

Package L

From £ 4.300 free delivery

Package XL

From £ 4300,- free delivery
Wales
7 to 14 days delivery time

Package L

From £ 4300 free delivery

Package XL

From £ 4300,- free delivery
Scotland
7 to 14 days delivery time

Package L

From £ 4300 free delivery

Package XL

From £ 4300,- free delivery
Northern Ireland
15 days delivery time

Package L

Delivery price on request

Package XL

Delivery price on request

In short: our verandas are always made to measure in solid Douglas fir or oak, with mortise and tenon, half lap and dovetail joints. There are three lines: classic (mostly oak, or Douglas fir), modern in black Douglas fir and the budget Discount line. Lead time is about 8 weeks for bespoke work and about 3 weeks for the Discount line. The calculator gives you a price straight away.

Canopies · Oak & Douglas Fir

We build your canopy to measure in Oak or Douglas fir, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints and a numbered construction drawing. In 9 years, more than 200 garden rooms, pool houses and sheds realised for customers across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Delivery time approx. 8 weeks, because made-to-measure simply takes time.

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Written by Tom Wegter (team leader IT) and Marc Westerhuis (team leader communications) at Hardwood Discount· last updated: 4 October 2026· Facebook · Instagram · YouTube · Pinterest

What exactly is a made-to-measure canopy?

A made-to-measure canopy is not a flat-pack kit held together with screws, but a timber structure designed individually for your garden or driveway. We work with authentic mortise and tenon joints, the same technique used in traditional timber framing for centuries. Every component is CNC-cut and numbered in advance, with a matching construction drawing, so assembly on site is predictable instead of cutting and fitting as you go.

That takes more preparation time than a standard flat-pack kit, allow around 8 weeks after ordering, but the result is a structure that fits exactly and lasts for generations.

Why customers choose a made-to-measure canopy from Hardwood Discount

Traditional joinery

Mortise and tenon joints instead of screw connections, for a frame that won't work loose after a couple of years.

Numbered construction drawing

Every component is pre-numbered and matched to a clear drawing, no measuring mistakes on site.

Fully bespoke

Dimensions, roof covering, steel doors and lighting are all matched to your garden, not to a standard size.

200+ projects in 9 years

More than 200 garden rooms, pool houses and sheds realised, with photos of real customer projects, not stock images.

Choose your canopy type

Three main directions within our range. The specific models, dimensions and prices are on each type's own category page.

Classic canopy with pointed roof in Douglas fir or oak

Classic canopy

Pointed roof, flat roof or overhang, in Douglas fir or oak.

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Modern canopy with black timber frame

Modern canopy

Black-coated frame for a clean, contemporary silhouette.

View modern canopies
Bespoke oak canopy or garden shed

Bespoke & craftsman-built

Different dimensions or a fully custom design, including 2D and 3D construction drawings.

View bespoke builds

Watch it in action

Classic canopy on video

A classic canopy in Oak or Douglas fir, with glass sliding doors.

Modern canopy on video

A modern black canopy, styled as an outdoor veranda.

Oak or Douglas fir: what suits your garden?

Oak is heavier, more robust and more expensive; Douglas fir is warmer in colour and more affordable. There is no single best choice, it depends on your budget and style.

An oak canopy suits period properties well, and anyone after a robust, long-term investment who is happy to pay the higher price. Douglas fir is the more natural choice if budget matters or you prefer a warmer, less heavy look, it's often chosen for verandas and porch canopies where atmosphere matters more than maximum lifespan. With European timber such as oak and Douglas fir, we also recommend setting the posts in concrete, unlike tropical hardwood such as Ipe, which can go straight into the ground.

Who is a made-to-measure canopy right for- and who is it not for?

A made-to-measure canopy isn't the fastest or cheapest option. Delivery takes around 8 weeks. If you need a quick fix for this summer, a flat-pack kit will get you there sooner, usually with a less stable, less durable structure.

If you want longevity, a precise fit and a structure built to last generations, made-to-measure in Oak or Douglas fir is the right choice. We deliver across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, delivery times and costs vary by region (from around 7-14 days for standard packages, free delivery over £4,300). You're also welcome to view and collect from our dealer showroom in Hartlepool.

Extend your canopy

Steel doors

Close off your canopy with sliding or hinged steel doors for extra protection from wind and rain.

View steel doors

Lighting

Ambient lighting that matches the black frame of a modern canopy or fence.

View lighting

Ipe decking

Build a matching hardwood deck beneath your canopy for a finished, all-weather floor.

View Ipe decking

Steel outdoor kitchen

Complete the space with a steel outdoor kitchen, built for cooking al fresco under your canopy.

View outdoor kitchens

Canopies we've built

Canopy with flat roof and overhang
Canopy with flat roof and overhang
Canopy with pointed roof, larger design
Canopy with pointed roof, larger design
Classic canopy with flat roof
Classic canopy with flat roof
Canopy with dovetail joints
Canopy with dovetail joints
Bespoke oak canopy with traditional joinery
Bespoke oak canopy with traditional joinery
Oak-framed garden shed
Oak-framed garden shed
"For our new mancave, we were looking for a modern gazebo with a high-end feel. The combination of black tones and the natural colour of the Ipe hardwood is truly stunning. The slatted wall cladding creates a sophisticated effect, and the Ipe decking boards provide the perfect finishing touch. Outdoor living has finally started in style for us. These luxury gazebos are definitely worth the investment!"
John A., modern canopy · 4.2 / 5

All reviews are shown with photos on our canopy reviews page.

Frequently asked questions about made-to-measure canopies

What does a made-to-measure canopy cost?

The price depends heavily on size, roof shape, timber species and extras such as steel doors or lighting. See the specific models and prices on the category page for the type that suits you (classic, modern or bespoke), or use our calculator for a live price based on your own dimensions.

What's better: Oak or Douglas fir?

Oak is heavier, more premium and very long-lasting. Douglas fir is warmer in colour, more affordable and popular for verandas and porch canopies. Neither is objectively better, it's a trade-off between budget and look.

Can I assemble the canopy myself?

Yes. Every component is made to measure and delivered with a numbered construction drawing, which makes assembly straightforward and avoids measuring mistakes. If you'd prefer an installer, ask us about assembly pricing.

Do you use mortise and tenon joints?

Yes, on every canopy. We use traditional mortise and tenon (pin and hole) joints for maximum stability, rather than standard screw connections.

Do I need planning permission for a canopy?

This depends on the size, position and your local council's rules, including any permitted development limits. Always check with your local planning authority before building, as the exact rules vary by area.

Can I add steel doors to close it off?

Yes. Steel doors turn your canopy into a room that's better protected from wind and rain. Take a look at our steel doors.

Do you have a showroom I can visit?

Yes. Our head office and main warehouse are in the Netherlands, but UK customers can view and collect from our dedicated dealer showroom in Hartlepool, roughly 40 minutes from Newcastle.

How long does a wooden canopy last?

With the right placement and reasonable upkeep, an Oak or Douglas fir canopy lasts for decades. A solid foundation and keeping the posts clear of direct ground contact matter most.