Getting to know the essential steps for building an oak frame home could be the main factor in deciding whether this characterful construction method is right for you. “As the UK’s oldest vernacular construction method,” says Merry Albright, creative director of Border Oak, “not only does green oak framing have a ‘tried and tested’ heritage, but it’s also super sustainable, beautiful and strong. People feel a genuine affinity with natural materials and craftsmanship.”
“Lots of our clients have also lived in period properties with old timber frames,” explains Charlie Mills, managing director at Oakwrights. “They desire a home with instant character as with their previous abodes, but with the benefits of a more modern home, such as large windows for expansive views, warmth, energy efficiency and open-plan living.”
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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025