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How Is Coronavirus Affecting The Construction Industry?
With the UK caught in an unprecedented state of emergency, measures to control the spread of infection are being continually updated.
Read moreHow Do You Clean Oak Frames?
How do you clean oak frames that have become stained or marked? There are several different ways oak frames and fittings can become tarnished.
Read moreA History of Oak
The history of Britain is undoubtedly also a history of oak. For as long as Britain has existed as a country, oak has played a huge part in religion, industry and architecture. The oak tree and oak leaf have long been symbols of strength and the connection the people of Britain have to their land.
Read moreWhat Is The Difference Between Rough And Planed Lumber?
What is the difference between rough and planed lumber? To a professional used to working with timber this may seem a ludicrous question with a simple and obvious answer. However, there are many enterprising amateurs working with timber now without their knowledge and experience.
Read moreIs A Timber Frame House Cheaper To Build?
Compared to masonry or brick and block construction, is a timber frame house cheaper to build? For anyone planning a self build the cost of the build and financing it will be their main concern.
Read moreHow Long Do Oak Framed Buildings Last?
How long do oak framed buildings last? If constructed and maintained properly an oak framed structure can last in excess of two hundred years. There are many historic oak framed buildings in Britain and all over Europe even older than this.
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