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 […]
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, […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Oak Frame FAQ
How does oak frame construction differ from mainstream timber frame? So what is the difference between oak frame and timber frame? In many ways, oak and softwood timber-frame houses are alike, both are self-supporting, designed […]
What aftercare and maintenance is required with an oak structure?
What do I need to do once my oak frame is fitted? There are no exact requirements for oak maintenance and treating oak as it can be left untreated. For centuries oak has been selected […]
7 Q&A’s on building an oak frame house
Unsure if building an oak frame house is right for you? Here are some answers to questions you might have. I’m not keen on a traditional look, can you design a modern home? The beauty […]
What are the reasons to build in oak?
Building an oak frame house (or extension) is an opportunity to live in a sustainable home, bespoke to you, surrounded by golden rich timbers infused with stunning looks, warmth and comfort – and an abundance […]
6 ways to create impact with oak on a modest scale
Annexe build The Roberts built a one-bedroom oak-framed house for their retirement measuring just 120sqm with a goal to create something ‘small and exquisite’. The property is on a former pub car park and the […]
