Projects, Inspiration, Customer Stories & News

Oakmasters' blog is full of useful information on sustainability, self building and oak framing as well as our latest news and case studies. Use the tag system at the bottom of this page to navigate to articles that interest you. We hope you enjoy reading... 

Professional Advice - Using oak structurally: aesthetics vs practicality

Posted 6th Nov 2015

Some architects may find the idea of timber frame construction daunting. No one can argue with the fact that an oak finish is beautiful, but in today’s modern building design is there a place for oak framed construction? This article helps shed some light on oak as a practical construction material.

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Enjoy the UK’s woodlands all year round

Posted 24th Sep 2015

What’s not to love about woodlands? At Oakmasters, what we look forward to the most is being able to explore the many different woodlands across the UK. Each season brings a different experience and a breathtaking palette of colours.

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Building a porch – 5 things to consider

Posted 23rd Sep 2015

An oak porch can be a great addition to your home. Whether you are looking to create an additional space to store coats and shoes, or are just planning to create a small shelter to shake off water before entering your house, there are a few things to think about before you set out on this project.

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Planning permission: A quick guide for your next project

Posted 15th Sep 2015

Whether you've found a suitable plot of land and want to start your own self build, or you want to carry out some renovation work on your existing property, one of the most important issues to consider is whether it will be possible to gain planning permission to build.

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Case study: An impressive 3 bay oak garage in Sussex

Posted 10th Sep 2015

We caught up with one of our customers once his project was completed to get his feedback on the process and to see what it was like working with our specialist team at Oakmasters.

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16 autumn events to help you with your next home project

Posted 8th Sep 2015

If you’re planning on making changes to your home, or would love to build your dream home from the ground up, there are lots of places for you to get help, advice and inspiration.

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Building with sustainable sources

Posted 18th Aug 2015

Do you worry that using oak within your home may be damaging the beautiful forests that surround us? We often get questions from customers on this topic and so we have decided to answer some of them

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Oakmasters shortlisted for Build It Award in Best Oak Frame Home category

Posted 10th Aug 2015

Oakmasters have been short listed for this coveted industry award in the Best Oak Frame Home category, with a retirement home project.

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