News Archive 2015
Our Blog section aims to bring you up-to-date with what’s happening at English Oak Buildings from day to day. This page contains an archive of our most popular blogs from 2018.
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.
Some of our best oak projects from 2015
We've designed, created and worked on some fabulous oak projects this year, encompassing all manner of bespoke green oak framed carpentry. Whether it's been a Bespoke Hexagonal shaped Gazebo with decorative curved braces and cedar Shake roof, or a Well proportioned...
Adding a Pergola to your Property in 2016
As one year winds to a close, another one peeks its head round the corner, bringing with it some exciting prospects. 2016 is a blank canvas, ready for you to make the changes - and additions - that you would like to your property. So, will this be the year that you...
Barn Conversions are Booming
Ah, the barn conversion. Surely one of the most aspirational additions to a property that one can get. Perhaps you bought your plot because of the additional scope for altering existing buildings, or maybe there has been a barn on your land for a while and, for a long...
An Oak Kitchen – the heart of the home
What with Christmas just around the corner, it's natural to start thinking about preparations for the big day. This is especially true if you're hosting. Those with experience in this field will know that everyone wants to get involved in their own way, and therefore...
Rest your head within the beauty of an oak framed bedroom
One room that always benefits from the stunning aesthetics and construction benefits that comes with commissioning a green oak frame is the bedroom. Because each project is entirely unique, you can decide what kind of 'look' you want for the room where you sleep. One...
Value Engineering – It’s Important To Us
When it comes to your green oak frame, we are there from the very beginning, and work alongside you from concept to completion. When planning your frame, our focus is on Value Engineering – efficiency with no compromise on quality. So what exactly is Value...
Want to transform your property? It’s all about oak extensions!
You might love the area where your home is positioned - you might adore the location and the grounds. But what if the house isn't quite as you'd like it - or, in fact, your family and needs expand so the building you currently inhabit is no longer suitable? We have...
The Attraction of Oak Garden Architecture
When it comes to garden architecture, it is little wonder that oak frames are such popular choices for those wanting a unique and eye-catching addition to their property. What could be nicer than a bespoke oak gazebo, bridge or pergola, made to your specifications?...
The Beauty of a Cedar Shake Roof
Want to add even more character to your timber build? How about considering a Cedar Shake Roof? So what is shake roofing? Well, a shake is similar to a shingle - a thin, tapered piece of wood used to cover roofs and walls - only it is manufactured slightly...
Buttermere Stables – a real Super Structure
Sometimes we're called upon to create something beyond our usual remit - that is, not your average garage, extension or oak frame (although since all our builds are bespoke then you could hardly call them average!) Still, we knew it would be a huge and exciting...