As a native tree to Europe, oak has been used to build homes in this country for thousands of years. “Self builders choosing this material have the reassurance that they are using a high quality system with a great reputation,” says Mark Jones from Welsh Oak Frame. “Many homeowners express their love for its natural elegance, features and graining.”
Oak framing creates a standalone structural skeleton capable of supporting itself and the weight of the roof and floor structure, without the need for structural panels or sheathing. Green oak (recently felled timber) is used because it’s easier to cut and shape. The structure will dry out over time, shrinking into place and creating the unique splits that many homeowners find so alluring.
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