News
Request a BrochureThe blogs contained in our News section aim to keep you up-to-date with what’s happening at English Oak Buildings, along with general advice on oak framing and the process involved.
We have provided our archive of blogs, which can be viewed by clicking on the individual images below.
Make sure you also go to our Videos page, where you can view a mini-documentary about the process of designing and fabricating an English Oak Buildings frame, as well as a fascinating time-lapse film recording the raising of one of our largest frames to date. Plus, visit our Galleries page for further oak framed inspiration.
Annexe Style Accommodation
Would you like to create an extra living space, design an area for kids or elderly relatives, generate extra income from an...
Bling up your self-build – add an oak balcony
Perhaps you're planning a new build. Maybe you're considering a green oak extension. But have you also thought about adding an oak balcony? What...
Tips for keeping your oak frame cosy in winter!
Time to think about getting those blankets out, lighting a fire, and getting cosy! Here are some top tips on keeping snug in your oak framed home...
Contemporary design vs Traditional design – which would you choose?
When choosing your new home, one question will invariably come up - do you want contemporary design, or a more traditional aesthetic? Here we round...
Our latest self build project in the English Oak Buildings workshop!
Here's our latest self-build project, for all those wondering what we've been up to recently! Here's a sneak peek into the English Oak Buildings...
Jazzing up your property with a pergola
The English oak pergola - a gorgeous addition to any property. Not to be confused with a pagoda (those tall, multi-levelled East Asian structures),...
Get a great night’s sleep in an oak framed bedroom
Since it's National Sleep Awareness Week, we've decided to share some top tips for getting the best night's rest possible, ideally in an oak framed...
Currently in the English Oak Buildings workshop… sling brace truss work!
It's always busy, busy, busy in the English Oak Buildings workshop - so, what are we working on at present? A frame with an amazing sling brace...
Currently, in the English Oak Buildings workshop…
Our latest oak frame project is taking shape in the workshop at the moment, and as you can see from the photos, it's quite a sizeable endeavour! The...
Our recent barn project: Hammer beam truss design.
The English Oak Buildings team recently completed a project working on a barn with a hammer beam truss design. The client came to us with a...
3D Modelling – all part of the service
When coming up with the concept and design of your new self-build project, you may have a clear idea of what it is you want, but still be unsure how...
Want to save money on your energy bills this winter? Use SIPs!
Saving money comes down to the SIPs... The time of year has arrived when temperatures dip, we reach for the woolly scarves, and the usual...
Add Value To Your Home with Oak – Part 3
In the third and final part of our series, we round up some more ways in which you can add value to your home with the help of a green oak frame...
Add Value To Your Home with Oak – Part 2
In the second part of our series, we reveal ways in which you can add value to your home with the help of a green oak frame built by English Oak...
Adding Value To Your Home with Oak – Part 1
In a new series, we discuss ways in which you can increase the value of your home with the help of English Oak Buildings and a green oak frame. You...
