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? Does it shrink and split?
What is green oak timber? Green oak timber is a natural, organic material. By its very nature, green oak wood shrinks and moves as it matures and dries. Predicting shrinkage in green oak wood is […]
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 […]
Cost of building an oak framed home
We’re regularly asked “How much do oak frame homes cost per m2?” The same answers relate to ‘how much is an extension, garden room, orangery, garage or other building?’ Building with structural timber can, but […]
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 […]
