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Oak Forestry & Sustainability

26/10/2021 -

At Hardwoods, we believe in supporting sustainability and contribute positively to nurturing forests for the future. In a world without trees, life will fail and this begs the following question: how do we all support our forests and still benefit from the raw materials they offer? 

Oak Frame Garden Room Ideas

27/07/2021 -

Whether you are planning to build a garden room or enhance an existing structure, we present our top oak frame garden room ideas for inspiration. With record numbers of people now working from home, extra workspace at home has become an unforeseen priority.

The Largest Oak Trees in the World

22/07/2021 -

Any list of the largest oak trees in the world will be open to debate as there is no universal system of measurement. Circumference of the trunk (known as ‘girth’) is usually taken as an indicator of size and age, will be open to debate

Timber Frame Building Regulations

21/05/2021 -

Timber frame Building Regulations are often mentioned together in discussions on design, planning and construction. While the two are often confused or lumped together as one, they are actually very different elements of the construction process.

Timber Frame Porch Ideas

29/04/2021 -

To aid you in getting the most from your oak porch, we present a selection of timber frame porch ideas, both decorative and practical. While porches of all kinds have always served a practical purpose, an exposed oak frame adds an aesthetic quality others lack.

Do You Need Planning Permission For An Oak Porch?

12/04/2021 -

A porch is by far one of the easiest home improvements to add, but do you need planning permission for an oak porch? An oak porch can create a striking focal point to a home, particularly those with an existing external oak frame or cladding.