News Archive 2014
Make sure you also go to our Videos section, 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.
The Environment and Timber Frames
It comes as a huge boost for the environment that new statistics suggest around 75% of self-build homes are constructed using timber and that – crucially – it is currently the most sustainable form of construction. It’s not just environmentalists that have cause to...
SIPs panels
Insulation is key to protecting your home from high energy bills, since air leakage is the premier reason for heat loss in most houses tested. This is an element English Oak Buildings incorporate into your oak frame build with the use of Structural Insulated Panels...
How to use that spare room
Space – it’s great to have a bit extra. But if you’re lucky enough to have a spare room to play with, then what’s the best way to utalise it? A spare room does’t have to simply contain a bed that only gets used around Christmas time. How about creating a space for...
Direct Glazing
Direct glazing is the only way to successfully glaze a green oak frame building. This deceptively simple and stylish glazing system has been developed over more than a decade, specifically for our green oak frames. The basis of the system is that glass is held in...
A Love Letter to English Oak
Oh English Oak, let us count the ways we love thee… Well, where to start? Not only does it look stunning, incorporating a natural beauty that sits flawlessly alongside other materials, but it is also proving itself to be value for money when it comes to energy...
The Joy of Owning a Green Oak Conservatory
Thinking about extending your home with a conservatory? Now could be the time… It is still summer out there, we promise you, even if the sun is a little less prevalent. Perhaps the glorious season we’ve just enjoyed has you considering the sunny months of next year,...
Finding Your Plot
So you know you want to build a house… but where are you going to build it? Finding the right land is obviously an essential part of beginning your plans. Yet how to approach finding a plot? Luckily, there are now discussions about forcing councils to release land,...
How Much Will a Green Oak Frame Cost Me?
One question we’re frequently asked is ‘how much will a green oak frame cost me?’ This is always tricky to answer; especially since there can be a misconception that embarking on your own self-build is bound to be a pricey affair. This is not necessarily the case –...
