by Ali Nott | Mar 3, 2019 | Blog, 2019
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 could be a nicer way of appreciating your surrounding views than via a rustic oak balcony? Whether leading out...
by Ali Nott | Aug 6, 2018 | Blog, 2018
When choosing your new home, one question will invariably come up – do you want contemporary design, or a more traditional aesthetic? Here we round up a variety of projects we’ve worked on that showcase the beauty of both. For many years, oak has been...
by Ali Nott | Apr 25, 2018 | Blog, 2018
The English oak pergola – a gorgeous addition to any property. Not to be confused with a pagoda (those tall, multi-levelled East Asian structures), a pergola is a structure that forms a shaded walkway or seating area, and can also be an extension of a building...
by Ali Nott | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog, 2017
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 specific brief to replace an existing barn with a clear span roof design with an uninterrupted floor space. Scott provided two...
by Ali Nott | Oct 24, 2017 | Blog, 2017
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 ‘discussions’ start about how high to turn up the thermostat. It’s therefore obvious that insulation is key...