by Rory Millar | Mar 27, 2016 | Blog, 2016, News
In a few of our posts you may have heard us mention Glulam, and wondered what it actually means. Well, we thought we’d explain what it is and why exactly we use it. What does it mean? Glulam is short for Glued Laminated Timber, and it is created by bonding...
by Rory Millar | Mar 23, 2016 | Blog, 2016, News
It’s not unusual for us to be presented with a tricky and challenging project here at English Oak Buildings – and we like to think we rise to the occasion when it comes to designing unique oak frames. This is exactly how we’d describe a recent job...
by Rory Millar | Mar 14, 2016 | Blog, 2016, News
We’ve touched before on the importance of oak being used in buildings throughout English history. Its sturdy properties, abundance in days before more modern materials, and general beauty mean that some of the oldest structures in England incorporate oak....
by Rory Millar | Feb 19, 2016 | Blog, 2016, News
Using sustainably sourced timber has always been something that English Oak Buildings take great pride in, and we strongly support the work of Grown In Britain. Working with timber, we naturally have a responsibility towards the environment, and as such only use green...
by Rory Millar | Jan 23, 2016 | Blog, 2016, News
At English Oak Buildings, we’re proud to say that we create our own custom made Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs Panels) – in fact, we’ve been making them for over ten years – longer than any other oak frame manufacturer in the UK. We are also keen...
