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Understanding traditional and contemporary oak frame styles

Unsure whether your taste is for traditional oak frame features or if you lean into contemporary design? There are no hard and fast rules – here’s a selection of visual comparisons to inspire ideas. Glazing […]

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How to build a bespoke oak framed home that will echo your lifestyle.

“Working with an oak frame company who takes a customer-led approach is key to building an oak frame house that’s bespoke to you, your lifestyle – and budget” Gareth Edmunds – Director Welsh Oak Frame. […]

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How to Draw Light into your Home

12 Inspiring Projects – How to Draw Light into your Home A house that captures an abundance of natural daylight is at the core of our oak frame designs – and they highlight the best […]

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9 Inspiring Projects Where Oak Framing Can Resolve a Design Problem

9 Inspiring Projects Where Oak Framing Can Resolve a Design Problem Struggling to work out how your self-build can deliver everything you need? Take a look at some of our customer houses where oak provided […]

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Oak Frame Houses with the Wow Factor

Building a house from scratch not only provides you with the exciting opportunity to live in a home with everything designed just for you, but also the chance to create the wow factor. Of course, […]

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Steps to building a Welsh Oak frame house

Choosing to build an oak frame house is an opportunity to live in a sustainable, long-lasting, energy efficient home while also enjoying a timeless aesthetic with its own unique character What’s an oak frame house? […]

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How can I enhance a sunroom design?

An oak frame sunroom is the perfect way to bring light into your home, feel connected to the garden and enjoy far-reaching views, whatever the weather. Of course, this means plenty of glazing, though to […]

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How can I perfect a Farmhouse-style oak frame home?

6 Ways to Perfect a Farmhouse-style oak frame home When you think of a typical oak frame farmhouse then you probably imagine living somewhere with land around you, countryside views, a fire on a chilly […]

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What is green oak? Why it’s used in oak frame construction

What is green oak? Green oak is freshly felled oak that has not been dried before it is cut and used. “Green” refers to its high moisture content, not its colour. When an oak tree […]

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6 Ways to Create a Modern Oak Frame Extension

A contemporary oak frame extension offers the best of both worlds, the character of oak and the look and feel of modern living, complementing both new and old homes. Here are the elements you’ll need […]

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How can I achieve a bespoke oak frame home on a budget?

Oak frame construction remains popular amongst self-builders, thanks to its ability to add instant character and warmth to a home. Many self-builders see oak frame houses as a luxury option. However you might be surprised […]

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