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Choosing oak for your new build, extension or porch is an easy decision. Choosing who is supplying and erecting it, not so simple. We’re obviously biased here at Essex Oak Frame, but we’re equally confident that by sharing our top five factors to consider when making that choice, you will understand why so many happy […]
It’s a well-worn phrase, it even has an awards ceremony named in its honour, but ultimately those three words are music to our ears here at Essex Oak Frame. We know that when you take all the costs associated with moving to a new house into account, you will have a significant proportion of funds […]
Oak framed buildings aren’t just the epitome of quality and architectural perfection, they are also made from one of the most ecological natural material choices for any building project. Here are our top five environmental benefits of oak frames: Flexibility and Strength Green oak is particularly flexible due to its high moisture content and skilled […]
After the RHS show at Hampton Court in 2017 the Blind Veterans UK award winning reception structure, crafted and constructed by Essex Oak Frame, was dismantled and taken to the charity’s training and rehabilitation centre at Brighton, along with other parts of the celebrated garden. The structure was rebuilt for use by the Blind Veterans Archery […]
We’re proud of everything we produce at Essex Oak Frame and we consider ourselves to be highly skilled craftsmen but sometimes you get the opportunity to work on projects that really test your skills and creative talents. Working with London based sculptor Alex Chinneck MRSS is one of those incredible opportunities. If you’re not already […]
In 2017 the Blind Veterans UK sponsored a special garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. The circular It’s All About Community Show Garden was created by celebrated designers Andrew Fisher Tomlin and Dan Bowyer and was designed with blind and visually impaired veterans in mind. “The garden reflects a sense of community, […]
Not many businesses have a physical birthplace, let alone a hand-crafted replica medieval hall, but oak frame specialist Essex Oak Frame has. It is the beautiful family home of managing director and company founder, Adrian Chapman: Colwood Hall in Ashingdon, Essex. Adrian, a structural engineer and builder with a passion for working with oak, began the realisation of his dream to build his own medieval hall in 2006 when he and his wife moved […]