by Rory Millar | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog, 2015
The celebration of oak runs deep throughout the roots of British history. Ingrained in myth, the wood was sacred to Druids – Merlin’s wand was made of oak, as was the Round Table. It stands for the heart of Britain – a symbol of strength and durability. And boy...
by Rory Millar | Apr 24, 2015 | News, 2015
A sneaky look at the new frame we are raising – Buttermere stables.
by Rory Millar | Apr 23, 2015 | Blog, 2015
One of the delights of either creating your own green oak frame or adding an extension to an existing property, is deciding what to do with the rooms. You may already have definite ideas or you may be waiting to get inspiration when built. And a room that always...
by Rory Millar | Apr 18, 2015 | Blog, 2015
Now that’s a pergola, and not a pagoda! There are definite differences, although both will look lovely in your garden. In fact, that’s what we’re focusing on with this post – beautiful accessories and features for the outdoors. So what is the...
by Rory Millar | Apr 8, 2015 | Blog, 2015
As well as constructing green oak timber frames, here at English Oak Buildings we create bespoke garden accessories such as pagodas and bridges. The material lends itself superbly to these ornamental structures, as the wood harmonises with the flora and fauna and...
by Rory Millar | Mar 27, 2015 | Blog, 2015
We’ve been spending some time admiring the stunning barn conversions that architects and homeowners are creating all over the world, and the range of styles and designs that are popular. In this blog we’re going to show three of our favourites, and...
