Entries by Laura

Oak Framed Orangery – Staffordshire

An oak framed orangery will be a great addition to your home. Just look at our latest project for a customer in Staffordshire: This 4m x 4m solid oak framed orangery has been made with a substantial 8 inch post and beam oak frame and features large picture windows to three sides. Careful placement of […]

Enclosed Oak Porch – Cheshire

Dreaming of a enclosed oak porch to give your home the ultimate curb appeal? We recently completed this stunning enclosed oak porch for a lovely customer in Cheshire. Handmade and individually designed, this enclosed oak porch is made from air-dried, chunky, 8 inch oak. A Gorgeous, Glazed Oak Porch To reduce shrinkage and minimise any […]

Oak Porch – Shropshire

We recently completed this beautiful, contemporary oak porch for a client in Bewdley, on the Shropshire/Worcestershire border. Individually designed and handmade, this semi-enclosed, glazed oak porch is made from air-dried, 8 inch oak. Glazed & Gorgeous At Character Oak, we only used air-dried oak for our glazed structures, as this minimises any movement from the […]

Oak Log Store – Shropshire

We recently completed this lovely oak log store for a customer in Shropshire. Why an Oak Log Store? The need for somewhere dry and stylish to store loads of lovely logs is on the rise. This is due to the increasing popularity of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. The UK wood-burning stove boom started to heat […]

Oak Porch – Cheshire

We recently completed this stunning oak porch for a client in Nantwich, Cheshire. Handmade by our team in our rural workshop, this individually designed porch is made from air-dried oak and is direct glazed. Enclosed Oak Frame Glazing At Character Oak we direct glaze all of our enclosed structures and extensions, using a fully beaded, […]

5 Benefits of Timber Framing

Timber framing has many benefits but none more important than its benefit to the planet. Unlike other building methods, timber framing is sustainable, eco-friendlier and more durable.  Construction continues to be a major contributor to the pollution problem in the UK. The manufacturing of steel and cement alone has a massive impact on the environment […]