1 Age-old technique updated
Oak has been used to construct buildings in the UK since the middle ages; many villages, such as Lavenham in Suffolk, have half-timbered medieval cottages that have stood the test of time and prove the durability of one of Britain’s best-known native trees. Nowadays, the heritage methods for working with this material are combined with the latest in construction technology. Skilled craftsmen will handcraft the oak frame in specialist workshops, using modern engineering techniques to ensure the accuracy and efficiency needed to meet modern Building Regulations.