Oak frames are fabricated completely off site by craftsmen who build by the eye. They know how to make nature's idiosyncrasies work. They are experts at selecting the right piece of wood for its size and shape in such a way that it retains all its strength and beauty. They will use the natural shape of a curved branch to create a curved brace – this will be much stronger than a brace cut from a straight piece of wood. Once a frame is complete it is flat packed on to a lorry, delivered to site and erected in a matter of days.

Wood has the lowest energy consumption and the lowest carbon dioxide emission of any commonly used building material. It is an organic, non-toxic and naturally renewable material. New build timber framed houses are usually of green oak, but reclaimed oak frames can be used.

Our timber suppliers are signed up to reforestation agreements. This means that they ensure that more trees are planted than are felled. New trees produce more oxygen than old trees and also absorb more carbon dioxide.