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Build It July 2010

Build It Magazine is full of advice and tips for home improvement and the self builder. It runs articles on the amazing experiences from people who have committed themselves to the green building philosophy and demonstrates how easy it is to factor sustainability into a project. In the July 2010 issue there is an article exploring the ancient timber frame technique of using “Post and Beam” methods to create traditional and modern homes.

How our work is featured

Carpenter Oak and Woodland feature in the Build It Magazine July 2010 issue. The article called “Building with Timber” explores the advantages and possibilities of building a “Post and Beam” home. The construction method of post and beam in basic traditional terms refers to vertical posts and horizontal beams which are jointed together, usually with oak pegs, to form a frame to attach the walls. A great example of this is the home of the Brookes Family who runs an organic farm in Wiltshire, they wanted to use as many natural products as possible and chose frame specialists Carpenter Oak and Woodland to design and build a modern home using green oak post and beam. Other advantages to post and beam structures are their flexibility especially when combining stainless steel and glazing. Many architects have a particular interest in this method and encourage their clients to incorporate it in their designs.

To find an architect who specialises in designing oak timber frames visit the Directory of Oak Frame Architects website (www.oakframehouses.co.uk).

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