GreenOakStructures.co.uk
Title
Green Oak Structures/Traditional & contempory timber frames
Description
We are happy to work with your chosen architect or can recommend one to you.We suggest that they liase with us during the planning process for guidance on efficient layouts to suit a timber-frame structure. .See Links
The structure - Timber is a renewable resource, and is used in it's raw state, without industrial processes altering it, its inherent natural beauty will last. An oak frame will last hundreds of years and hence outlive the time the oak has taken to grow. By using our native oak we are encouraging it's replanting because of the increased demand. Softwood timber-frames (Douglas Fir) similarly outlive the time the tree has taken to grow. Compared with other building components timber scores very highly due to the minimal embodied energy in preparing the material for use in construction.
We strongly favour carrying the environmental considerations though all aspects of construction, through to the life cycle of the building; such as efficient thermal performance;waste management and energy transfer
