Verandah Rafters

Classic Woodturning manufactures decorative verandah rafters and shaped rafter tails that complete the eaves of Victorian, Federation and Edwardian homes. From our Bayswater workshop in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, we have been shaping period timber details since 1984, cutting rafter ends into the scrolled, ogee and stepped profiles that define an authentic streetscape. Whether you are restoring a verandah on an inner-city terrace or building a new period-style home elsewhere in Victoria, our rafters bring genuine architectural character to the roofline.

Shaped rafter tails are one of the most visible marks of a well-built period verandah. Exposed beneath the guttering, the decorative end of each rafter catches the light and casts the shadow lines that give a heritage eave its depth. The right profile depends on the era of the home, so a Victorian villa, an Edwardian bungalow and a Federation cottage each call for a slightly different curve and proportion, which is exactly why we cut every rafter to order.

Every rafter tail is made to suit your verandah, with the profile, depth and timber chosen to match the age of your home. Because shaped rafters vary so widely, pricing is on application: send us a photo, sketch or sample and our team will quote your job and confirm quantities. Our full matching service can replicate an existing or weathered rafter profile exactly, so repairs and extensions stay true to the original detailing rather than approximating it.

From heritage suburbs across Melbourne to farmhouses in country Victoria, our verandah rafters suit restorations and sympathetic new construction alike. We can advise on suitable timbers and finishing for exposed positions, and fitting is a routine job for any carpenter working to your existing rafter spacing. We deliver Australia-wide from Bayswater. Contact us to discuss custom rafter designs, quantities and timber options for your project.