WHY OAK TIMBER FRAMES?

Firstly, it is natural! It is all around us, no need for fancy machines and polluting processes. Simply saw down an oak tree, and there is the raw material. A little extra cutting and planing and the wood is ready to go.

On top of this, it is sustainable. Oak that we buy in comes from renewable sources. This is imperative, and is at the heart of what we believe in. Deforestation is a global issue, but all the wood we buy is replaced and regrown in dedicated forests, having a minimal impact.

Oak is also very durable, just look at some of the oak buildings still with us today, it always has, and always will be a brilliant building material. It is also extremely resistant to rot, decay and pests. Almost no maintenance is required for an oak framed building. We like it to just weather naturally.

Finally the appearance of oak is what we find is the primary reason for oak framed buildings. It has a distinctive look to it, and ages in beautiful ways. Oak can add character to any building, not a lot looks more rustic and appealing than some exposed oak beams.