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Top 10 Inspirational Ideas For Oak Garden Structures
With lockdown ending but social restrictions still keeping many of us at home, we bring you our top 10 inspirational ideas for oak garden structures.
Read moreHow To Prepare Your Oak Building For Winter
With the end of the year rapidly approaching, how to prepare your oak building for winter is probably on your mind. Although Britain may not experience the harshest winters in the world, our weather conditions can still put oak buildings at risk.
Read moreCan You Use Planed Timber Outside?
Having decided to use oak for a natural flourish outdoors, can you use planed timber outside? Wood is a natural choice as its warm, organic look complements the existing colours and textures of a garden.
Read moreHow To Identify Oak Wood And Oak Trees
Knowing how to identify oak wood and oak trees is not as difficult as it may initially seem. There are a number of physical and visual signifiers that easily separate oak from other species.
Read moreTop 5 Beautiful Heritage Oak Buildings
Today we share our top 5 heritage oak buildings, examples of historical creativity and ingenuity that continue to inspire us. One of the greatest strengths of oak is its ability to withstand ageing and the elements for hundreds of years
Read moreHow Long Does Green Oak Take To Season?
What is seasoning and how long does it take green oak to season? Seasoning is the term used to describe the loss of moisture from cut timber to give a drier, lighter and stronger end product.
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